Gold vs Silver Showdown: Record Prices, Key Trends & Investment Outlook 2025
Gold surged past $4,000 per ounce for the first time in October 2025, peaking at $4,078 before settling near $3,950–$4,000 on Oct. 10. Silver hit $49.5, its highest since 1980 and 2011, and trades around $49 after a brief pullback. Both metals have sharply outperformed stocks this year, with gold up over 50% and silver up nearly 70% year-to-date. Central banks and ETFs have posted record gold and silver purchases.