One kilogram and a five hundred gram gold bars next to one kilogram silver bars at The Vaults Group gold dealers arranged in Barcelona, Spain. Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg
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CNBC TV1830-12-2025, 19:18

Commodities Soar: Gold, Silver Lead Best Year in Decade; Momentum Expected to Continue Till 2026

  • Commodities recorded their best year in over a decade in 2025, with gold and silver leading significant surges.
  • Precious metals saw extraordinary gains (silver ~180%, gold >70%) driven by investment demand, central bank buying, and geopolitical tensions.
  • Industrial commodities like copper and aluminum also rose due to structural demand from AI, electrification, and energy transition.
  • Experts attribute the rally to macroeconomic factors, including concerns over fiat currencies and limited supply, leading to record global inflows.
  • The strong momentum is expected to extend into 2026, with commodities viewed as a strategic portfolio allocation amid global debt and risks.

Why It Matters: Commodities, led by gold and silver, delivered a stellar 2025, with momentum likely continuing into 2026.

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