Gold, Silver Soar to Record Highs Amid Global Tensions & Fed Cuts

• Gold, silver, and platinum hit all-time highs by year-end 2025, with gold crossing $4,530/ounce and silver reaching $75/ounce.
• Geopolitical tensions (US-Venezuela, ISIS in Nigeria) and a weakening dollar fueled gold's surge.
• Silver rallied for a fifth consecutive session, driven by supply shortages and a 150% annual increase.
• Central bank purchases, ETF investments, and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts boosted gold's appeal.
• Platinum also saw a significant rally, climbing over 40% in December to trade above $2,400/ounce.

Why It Matters: Gold, silver, and platinum reached record highs in 2025, driven by global events and economic factors.