Gold prices are expected to slow next year after a major rally throughout 2025, which analysts call the best annual performance since 1979. Analysts at State Street Investment Management predict that gold will likely consolidate in the $4,000-$4,500 per ounce range in 2026. They believe the major trend driving this year's rally is unlikely to reverse and still provides a positive backdrop for gold prices in the medium term. State Street added that gold will continue to play an important role as a portfolio diversifier if the correlation between stocks and bonds remains as high as it is now....
Silver prices rallied again on Tuesday (December 9th), fueled by market expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates. Lower interest rates make silver, a "zero-yield" asset, more attractive than bonds or deposits. At the same time, the weakening US dollar has also boosted silver's appeal to global investors. Beyond monetary factors, industrial demand for silver is also high. Silver is widely needed in the electronics, solar panel, and green technology sectors, while global supply remains tight. The combination of substantial industrial demand and investment interest...
Gold prices strengthened again on Tuesday (December 9), as market expectations of the Federal Reserve (The Fed) possibly cutting interest rates soon grew. The weakening US dollar due to expectations of monetary easing made gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, thus increasing global demand for the precious metal. This sentiment was reinforced by weak US economic data, increasing investor confidence that the Fed would adopt a dovish stance. Demand for gold as a safe-haven asset was not only driven by monetary factors, but also increased amidst growing global economic and geopolitical...