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Gold Price Surges Past $4,500 in 2025 as ETF Inflows Roar Back — What’s Driving the Rally and the 2026 Outlook

Gold Price Surges Past $4,500 in 2025 as ETF Inflows Roar Back — What’s Driving the Rally and the 2026 Outlook

Spot gold hit a record above $4,500 an ounce on December 26, with silver jumping past $77 amid thin year-end trading and strong safe-haven demand. Gold is up more than 70% year-to-date, its best annual gain since 1979, driven by central-bank buying, ETF inflows, and a weaker dollar. World Gold Council data show Q3 gold demand reached a record 1,313 tonnes, with $146 billion in value.
26 December 2025
Silver Tops $75, Gold Breaks $4,530 and Platinum Hits Records as Precious Metals ETFs Surge Into Year-End 2025

Silver Tops $75, Gold Breaks $4,530 and Platinum Hits Records as Precious Metals ETFs Surge Into Year-End 2025

Silver surged above $75 an ounce for the first time on December 26, with gold and platinum also hitting new records in thin post-holiday trading. Spot gold reached an intraday high near $4,530, while platinum touched $2,448. Silver is up about 158% for the year, outpacing gold’s 72% gain. ETF volumes in SLV, GLD, and PPLT spiked as investors chased the rally.
Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Record Highs as Silver Breaks $75 and Gold Tops $4,500

Stock Market Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Dow and S&P 500 Hover Near Record Highs as Silver Breaks $75 and Gold Tops $4,500

Silver jumped above $75 an ounce for the first time Friday, while gold topped $4,500 and platinum and palladium extended gains amid thin post-holiday trading. U.S. stock index futures were flat, with the Dow and S&P 500 holding near record highs after Wednesday’s rally. Trading volume remained light, reflecting the holiday week. Reuters
26 December 2025
Silver Tops $75 as Gold and Platinum Hit New Records in Holiday Trading: Global Markets Wrap for Dec. 26, 2025

Silver Tops $75 as Gold and Platinum Hit New Records in Holiday Trading: Global Markets Wrap for Dec. 26, 2025

Silver surged past $75 an ounce for the first time on Friday, hitting a record $75.14 in thin holiday trading. Gold stayed above $4,500 after reaching a new high of $4,530.60, while platinum and palladium also posted sharp gains. Traders cited rate-cut bets, a weaker dollar, and tight liquidity as key drivers. Silver is up 158% for the year, far outpacing gold’s 72% rise.
26 December 2025
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Pauses for Boxing Day as Investors Weigh Retail Signals, Precious-Metals Surge and 2026 Outlook (26 December 2025)

The London Stock Exchange is closed Friday for Boxing Day, halting UK trading after a shortened Christmas Eve session where the FTSE 100 slipped 0.2%. Investors are watching global moves and a spike in precious metals, which could impact London-listed miners when trading resumes. BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for about $6 billion. The FTSE 100 is on track for a roughly 21% gain in 2025.
Silver Price Hits Record Above $73 on Dec. 25, 2025 as Gold Nears All‑Time High — What’s Fueling the Precious‑Metals Surge

Silver Price Hits Record Above $73 on Dec. 25, 2025 as Gold Nears All‑Time High — What’s Fueling the Precious‑Metals Surge

Silver surged above $73.78 an ounce in thin Christmas Day trading, marking a new record and capping a rapid year-end rally. Gold hovered near historic highs at $4,502.75. The moves followed silver’s break above $70 on December 23, fueled by tight inventories, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of lower U.S. rates. Markets were quiet with many closed for the holiday.
26 December 2025
Gold Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025, 10:19 AM ET): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,480 After Record $4,526 Surge

Gold Price Today (Dec. 25, 2025, 10:19 AM ET): Spot Gold Holds Near $4,480 After Record $4,526 Surge

Gold hovered near $4,479 per ounce at 10:19 a.m. ET Thursday, consolidating just below its all-time high after breaking $4,500 earlier in the week. Major markets were closed for Christmas, leaving prices little changed from Wednesday’s final session. U.S. gold futures last traded near $4,483. Trading remained thin, with spot quotes showing a tight $4,478–$4,481 range.
25 December 2025
Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver Price Today (Dec 25, 2025): Spot Silver Holds Near $72 After Fresh Record High — What’s Driving XAG/USD Now

Silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce before easing to around $71.96 in thin Christmas Day trading, according to Twelve Data. Other spot trackers showed similar levels, with JM Bullion quoting $72.15 earlier. Reuters cited profit-taking and chart consolidation after the surge, with the rally driven by Fed rate cuts and safe-haven demand.
25 December 2025
Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Gold Price Today (December 25, 2025): Spot Gold Pares Gains Near $4,475 After Record $4,525 Breakout

Spot gold slipped to around $4,479 per ounce on December 25 after hitting a record $4,525.18, as traders locked in profits in thin holiday trading. U.S. gold futures settled near $4,503. Major exchanges operated with limited staff or closed, amplifying price swings. Gold remains near record highs, supported by rate-cut expectations and a weaker U.S. dollar.
25 December 2025
Gold Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Gold Breaks $4,500, MCX Hits ₹1.38 Lakh; Silver Jumps ₹9,400 in Jaipur — 2026 Gold vs Silver Outlook

Gold Price Today (24 Dec 2025): Gold Breaks $4,500, MCX Hits ₹1.38 Lakh; Silver Jumps ₹9,400 in Jaipur — 2026 Gold vs Silver Outlook

Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce for the first time on Dec. 24, with silver and platinum also hitting record highs as investors moved into safe-haven assets. In India, MCX gold futures reached ₹1,38,676 per 10 grams and silver neared ₹2.25 lakh per kg. Jaipur’s physical market saw silver jump ₹9,400 and gold rise ₹600 in a day. The rally followed geopolitical tensions and expectations of lower U.S. rates in 2026.
Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

Gold Price Today (Dec 24, 2025): Metals Hit Record Highs as Tariffs, War Fears and the AI Boom Collide — Gold vs Silver Outlook for 2026

Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce on December 24, with silver and platinum also hitting record highs before easing as traders took profits in thin holiday trading. MCX gold futures in India reached an all-time high of ₹1,38,676 per 10 grams. Analysts cited global political tensions, tariff disruptions, and expectations of lower interest rates as key drivers.
Silver Price Today at 5:01 (December 24, 2025): XAG/USD Holds Near $72 After Record High as Forecasts Eye $75—and Beyond

Silver Price Today at 5:01 (December 24, 2025): XAG/USD Holds Near $72 After Record High as Forecasts Eye $75—and Beyond

Spot silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce on December 24 before easing to around $71.94, up 0.7% for the day, according to Reuters. The metal’s year-to-date gain stands near 149%, outpacing gold in 2025. Trading was volatile amid thin holiday volume and profit-taking. U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions supported prices.
24 December 2025
Gold Price Today at 5:01 (Dec. 24, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,500 After Record Spike to $4,525

Gold Price Today at 5:01 (Dec. 24, 2025): Gold Holds Near $4,500 After Record Spike to $4,525

Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce for the first time on December 24, 2025, hitting a record $4,525.18 before slipping as traders took profits in thin holiday trading. By 5:01 a.m. ET, COMEX futures traded near $4,503.40, while spot gold later eased to $4,479.38. The rally was fueled by rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.
24 December 2025
Gold Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025) at 10:32: Spot Gold Near $4,480 After Topping $4,525 Record High

Gold Price Today (Dec. 24, 2025) at 10:32: Spot Gold Near $4,480 After Topping $4,525 Record High

Gold set a new all-time high above $4,525 per ounce early Wednesday before retreating to around $4,480 by 10:32 a.m. ET in thin Christmas Eve trading. Spot prices remain near historic highs as the market absorbs profit-taking and ongoing demand. COMEX futures hovered near $4,500. The rally follows Fed rate-cut expectations, a weaker dollar, and persistent geopolitical risks.
24 December 2025
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