Key Facts: Gold traded around $4,118/oz on Oct. 24, 2025, near its all-time high [1]. Silver was about $48.7/oz at the same time [2]. Both metals plunged sharply earlier this week – on Oct. 21 gold dropped ~6.3% to ~$4,082 and silver fell ~8.7% to ~$47.89, marking their largest one-day losses since 2013 and 2021 respectively [3]. Investors now brace for a Federal Reserve rate cut (widely expected in early November) even as central banks around the world continue buying gold [4] [5]. Gold mining and precious-metal ETFs have outperformed stocks – e.g. the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) is up ~123% year-to-date [6] – suggesting “super-cycle” strength in the metals sector [7] [8].
On Friday Oct. 24, 2025, gold prices held near record highs after a volatile week of trading. Spot gold was about $4,118 per troy ounce, slightly below this week’s intraday peak, while silver traded near $48.7/oz [9] [10]. In euros, these levels translate roughly to €3,530/oz for gold and €41.7/oz for silver [11] [12]. Over the past few days gold dipped from around $4,356 on Oct. 20 to the low $4,080s on Oct. 21, then recovered modestly to $4,118 by the 24th [13] [14]. Silver saw a similar pattern – peaking above $54 in mid-October, crashing to the high $47s on Oct. 21, and then rebounding to about $48.5 on Friday [15] [16].
These price swings reflect a tug-of-war between safe-haven demand and technical profit-taking. On the upside, a weak U.S. dollar, record central-bank gold purchases and growing expectations of U.S. Fed rate cuts have fueled bullion demand. Analysts note that “growing expectations of interest rate cuts from central banks worldwide” – especially a pivot by the U.S. Federal Reserve – are driving gold to unprecedented levels [17]. In mid-September 2025 the Fed cut its key rate to 4.00–4.25%, and Wall Street banks now predict two more cuts this year [18]. Lower real yields (nominal interest rates minus inflation) make non‑yielding metals more attractive [19] [20]. Meanwhile, persistent geopolitical tensions (U.S.–China trade conflicts, a partial U.S. government shutdown, etc.) have investors flocking to “safe-haven” assets. As one Reuters report noted, these factors “have propelled gold to record highs,” with investors seeking an “essential asset in an uncertain monetary environment” [21] [22].
The mid-week selloff on Oct. 21 caught many by surprise. Silver suffered its largest one-day percentage drop since 2021, and gold its worst since 2013 [23]. One market analysis explained that spot gold tumbled about 6.3% (to $4,082.03) and silver about 8.7% (to $47.89) “amid a broad market selloff” that day [24]. This pullback reflected profit-taking after weeks of gains, and a sudden spike in U.S. Treasury yields that briefly undercut precious metals. By Oct. 24, however, prices had largely stabilized. Traders report that gold has found support around $4,100 and silver around $48, buoyed by continued central-bank buying and very strong ETF demand.
On the related markets front, gold miners and ETFs remain hot. Analysts point out that major mining companies stand to gain handsomely from the rally. Barrick Gold, Newmont and Agnico Eagle – among the world’s largest gold producers – “stand to gain significantly” from higher prices [25]. Gold mining stocks have indeed surged: VanEck’s GDX ETF is up about 123% YTD as gold surpassed $4,000, and junior-miners funds have roughly doubled [26]. Even broad precious-metals funds are benefiting. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) have seen massive inflows; these ETFs “increase [in] net asset value as gold prices climb, attracting more capital” [27]. Related sectors (silver miners, refineries, even jewelry makers) have also enjoyed lift. By comparison, many stock indexes have been flat or down in 2025, highlighting the exceptional strength of the gold/silver complex.
Analysts say the backdrop remains favorable, though some caution a short-term correction is possible. Zaner Metals strategist Peter Grant notes that safe-haven flows linked to U.S. uncertainties and Fed easing remain supportive, and he even sees the surge pushing gold toward “$5,000/oz by mid-next year” [28]. Fawad Razaqzada of FOREX.com/City Index says gold’s rally “cements its position as a barometer for investor sentiment,” expecting demand to stay strong amid lingering inflation and global risk [29]. Dan Smith of Commodity Market Analytics views the rally as evidence of deeper economic imbalances; he foresees volatility ahead but continued support “from central bank buying and investor diversification” [30]. By contrast, veteran commentator Ross Norman expects “a brief consolidation period before prices attempt another climb,” emphasizing gold’s role as a financial stability indicator [31].
Outlook: Most forecasters remain bullish on precious metals. Major banks have raised targets – for example Bank of America now sees silver at $65/oz next year (calling it the “tightest major metal market of 2025”) and UBS sees silver reaching $70 if Fed easing accelerates [32] [33]. Goldman Sachs and Citi urge caution on silver (warning high prices may spur recycling), but even they agree on a multi-month trading range roughly $45–$75 [34]. For gold, a Reuters poll last year showed analysts expecting averages above $3,000 in 2025 [35], but actual prices have far exceeded that. With Fed rate cuts anticipated and continued central-bank stockpiling, some firms (BofA, SocGen, etc.) are now modeling gold to $5,000+ by 2026 [36].
In summary, gold and silver remain very strong after Thursday’s swings. Traders will watch Friday’s U.S. employment data and next week’s Fed meeting for fresh signals. But for now, a combination of monetary easing expectations and demand for havens keeps precious metals near record levels [37] [38].
Sources: Market data and analysis from Bullion-Rates.com, trading reports from Reuters/Kitco [39] [40], and expert commentary [41] [42] [43]. These sources detail prices and market moves as of Oct. 24, 2025.
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