Gold and silver’s relentless start to a year has taken out record after record, shocked seasoned traders and analysts, and driven exceptional price volatility.After capping their best years since 1979, gold has jumped another 24 per cent this month to top $5,500 an ounce, while silver surged 60 per cent to exceed $120 an ounce and extend a historic short squeeze. Investors piled into the time-honored havens amid concerns about currency debasement and the Federal Reserve’s independence, trade wars and geopol ...

Gold (GC=F) fell below $5,300 after briefly topping $5,600 per ounce on Thursday while silver also slid as a blistering rally in precious metals appeared to come to a halt. The declines came alongside a selloff in the stock market, with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) dropping more than 2% amid a plunge in Microsoft shares (MSFT). The tech giant's quarterly earnings report spooked investors given higher-than-anticipated capital spending and a slowdown in quarterly cloud sales growth. A rapid rally in prec ...

Key Takeaways Mike Alfred argues Bitcoin is heavily undervalued. The valuation dispute comes as gold and silver hit record highs. Bullish long-term Bitcoin forecasts remain widespread. Bitcoin’s actual fair value is far above current market levels, according to investor Mike Alfred. He claims it is deeply undervalued, even as gold and silver surge to record highs and attract fresh investor attention. Bullish Bitcoin Price Valuation In a post on X, Alfred said he had re-evaluated Bitcoin price u ...

The dollar’s slide to a four-year low lent fresh momentum to the precious metals complex on Wednesday, pushing prices further , even as geopolitical tensions continued to support it. Reactions to the latest rally were mixed with some analysts forecasting further surge in the precious metals, but some cautioned saying they are in the over-bought category. At 1915 hours IST, gold zoomed to $5,295 an ounce. Gold April futures soared to $5,344 an ounce before easing. In India, the yellow precious ended at a fre ...

Gold's blistering run is likely to continue as prices breached the $5,200 per ounce mark on Wednesday for the first time in history. Meanwhile, silver prices on COMEX also climbed above $116 per ounc... ...

With the recent record rally in precious metals, Jim Cramer is sticking with his longstanding preference for gold while drawing a hard line on silver. Silver Rally ‘Getting Ridiculous’On Monday, in a post on X, the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” expressed skepticism on the durability of silver’s monumental rally in recent months, saying he is a “huge gold bug,” and not a “silver bug.” Cramer also added that he would sell his family silver to take advantage of the high prevailing prices if there were no “sentime ...

Core Insights - Precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum, have reached all-time highs, driven by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar [1][2] - Gold is projected to achieve its largest annual gain since 1979, with a rise of over 70% [3] - Silver has experienced a remarkable 160% rally in 2025, influenced by speculative inflows and supply disruptions [7] Gold Market - Spot gold reached a new all-time high of $4,540 per ounce, with February futures trading as high as $4,584 before settling at $4,555 [1] - Central bank purchases and inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have significantly supported gold prices, with the SPDR Gold Shares ETF increasing holdings by over 20% in 2025 [3] - The World Gold Council reported that physically-backed gold ETFs attracted $82 billion, equivalent to 749 tonnes, by December 22 [3] - Analysts suggest that the current momentum in gold prices reflects strong physical demand and macroeconomic risk sensitivity, indicating underlying conviction rather than speculation [4] Silver Market - March silver futures surged over 9% to $78.30, with significant trading activity noted [2] - The silver market has been characterized by a historic short squeeze and ongoing supply issues, particularly in major trading hubs [7][8] - Analysts highlight the need for physical silver to cover paper trades, as demand outstrips available supply [9] Platinum and Palladium - Platinum prices increased by 10% to $2,475, while palladium rose by 13% to surpass $2,000 per ounce [2] - The overall trend in precious metals indicates a strong bullish sentiment as year-end approaches, with investors showing reluctance to take profits [6]

gold bitcoin. Photo by BeInCrypto Gold soared above $4,400 per ounce on December 22, marking a new all-time high. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) is now sitting 29.5% below its record high. The underperformance of Bitcoin relative to gold has sparked concerns among analysts that speculative assets may be entering a prolonged downturn. Precious Metals Rally Accelerates as Gold, Silver, and Platinum Prices Surge Gold continued its upward rally today, reaching a fresh all-time high of $4,409 during the early Asi ...

Silver prices soared last week. Personally, I had a little game I was playing with my X followers: Which would hit $60 first? WTI crude oil ($/bbl) or spot silver ($/ounce)? Well, black gold won that, but it’s clear that the precious metals rally has gained a head of steam headingFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a ...

Core Insights - Gold prices experienced a significant decline, with futures dropping as much as 5% to around $4,141 per troy ounce, marking the largest drop since August 2020, while spot gold fell over 6%, the biggest one-day decline in 12 years [1][2] - The decline in gold prices is attributed to easing trade tensions between the US and China, a strengthening US dollar, and technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions [2] - Analysts are debating whether this decline signifies a necessary correction after a substantial rally, with some suggesting that buyers may return around $4,200 [3][4] Market Dynamics - Gold has risen 28% since mid-August, driven by central bank purchases and inflows into gold-backed ETFs, as investors seek to hedge against trade tensions and currency fluctuations [4][6] - Analysts from Bank of America maintain a bullish outlook on gold, predicting a peak of $6,000 per ounce by mid-2026, while Goldman Sachs has raised its price target for gold to $4,900 per troy ounce by the end of next year [7]