US EditionPrecious Metals Rise Early in 2026 on Rate Cut Bets and Safe ...
Gold rose 64%, silver surged 147%, and platinum gained 127% in 2025 due to Fed rate cut bets, geopolitical tensions, and central bank demand, continuing gains into 2026.
- On Friday, precious metals resumed their rally into 2026 as spot gold rose to $4,372.02 per ounce after hitting a record $4,549.71 on December 26.
- Driven by geopolitical tensions and trade-policy swings, markets saw safe-haven flows as US trade policies and geopolitical tensions affected traders' positioning and supply tightness boosted demand for silver.
- Gold and silver registered record annual performances in 2025 as bullion ended with its largest gains since the late 1970s and silver posted its best year on record.
- On Wednesday, US Treasuries posted their strongest year since 2020, while the 10-year yield climbed to 4.17 percent, and Bitcoin settled into roughly US$85,000 to US$95,000 after a volatile 2025.
- Bespoke Investment Group LLC cautioned that early-year trading often underperforms, noting the S&P 500's median change has been a 0.3 percent drop since 1953, while investors expect at least two Fed rate cuts this year.
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