ByKirk Maltais, Dow Jones NewswiresGold and silver futures fall in late trading, with investors seen as locking in profits from extended rallies up to new all-time highs for both precious metals.But the selling isn't expected to turn into a new trend, says Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities."We recommend considering purchases on further dips," says Cardillo. "In my opinion, this decline is necessary and may last for a brief period." ...

Record-Breaking Surge in Precious MetalsGold recently broke historical records, exceeding $3,900 per ounce, and silver later followed suit, reaching a maximum of $48 per troy ounce. At first glance, it may seem that this is a signal for investors to urgently increase the share of precious metals in their portfolios in order to profit from the growth. But let’s take a closer look at what is behind this increase and what risks this story entails.Reasons for the Gold RushFirst and foremost, this rise in gold p ...

Gold prices on Monday surged by ₹1,447 to a new record of ₹1,19,560 per 10 grams in the domestic futures trade, lifted by safe-haven buying amid the prolonged US government shutdown and growing bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery appreciated by ₹1,447, or 1.22 per cent, to a lifetime high of ₹1,19,560 per 10 grams.Extending gains for the seventh consecutive session, the February 2026 contract advanced ₹1,512, or 1.27 per cent, t ...

In a September 2, 2025, Barchart article on silver, I concluded that: I believe silver will trade to the $50 level in 2025, challenging the 2011 and 1980 highs in 2026. Buying silver on price weakness has been optimal, and I expect that trend to continue. More News from Barchart December silver futures were trading at $41.66 on September 2, 2025, after trading to a high of $41.73 per ounce. The price continued to rise as silver closes in on a challenge of the 2011 and 1980 respective highs of $49.82 an ...