Silver Hits All-Time High Amidst Global Tensions; Markets Show Mixed Signals

• Silver prices surged over 4% to an all-time high of $74.89 per ounce, showing 159% growth in 2025, driven by safe-haven demand.
• Global stock markets saw mixed trends due to holidays (Boxing Day) and low trading volume, alongside new 'war' tensions and US Federal Reserve rate uncertainty.
• US markets (S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Composite) closed at record highs for the second consecutive day, indicating positive sentiment.
• Japan's Nikkei 225 opened positive but later fell; real estate and tech stocks like Nexon and SoftBank saw gains.
• Tokyo's Core CPI was 2.3% in December, above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, suggesting potential future interest rate hikes.

Why It Matters: Silver's record surge highlights safe-haven demand amidst global tensions, while stock markets show mixed signals.