Precious metals experience the strongest year in forty years, with silver and gold prices both reaching historic highs

The last trading day of 2025 marks an important milestone in the precious metals market. Although gold and silver prices faced some pressure near the end of the trading year, the stellar performance throughout the year has been confirmed—this is the strongest annual increase since 1979. By the close, spot gold was quoted at $4,320 per ounce, while silver prices remained steady at $71 per ounce.

Market volatility and risk management upgrades have become prominent features at year-end. Post-holiday trading activity has been relatively subdued, yet precious metals prices have exhibited high volatility and sharp fluctuations. There was a significant dip on Monday, followed by a rebound on Tuesday, and another correction on Wednesday. This frequent price fluctuation prompted the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group to raise margin requirements twice in the short term to manage market risks.

The core drivers behind this wave of precious metals行情 come from multiple directions. On one hand, the global geopolitical situation is becoming increasingly complex, with safe-haven demand remaining strong; on the other hand, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy adjustments are leading toward a rate-cutting cycle, further boosting the appeal of safe assets. Additionally, developed economies continue to face inflation pressures, and national debt burdens are mounting, brewing macroeconomic concerns that ultimately translate into strong demand for traditional safe-haven assets like gold and silver.

From a historical perspective, the performance of 2025, marked by the combined rise of silver and gold prices, has reached its peak in over forty years, fully reflecting investors’ deep concerns about economic prospects and asset safety, and highlighting the value of precious metals as ultimate safe-haven tools.