Silver today, December 18, 2025, is still holding in the $65-$66/oz area after recently setting a new record. The market is holding its breath awaiting US inflation (CPI) data. If inflation softens, the chances of a Fed interest rate cut could increase—and that usually fuels precious metals like silver. Fundamentally, silver's rise this year has been driven by a combination of tight supply/deficit, surging industrial demand (solar, EVs, data centers/AI), plus investment interest and speculation, which have also pushed prices up. However, it's important to remember: silver is notoriously...
The gold market opened today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, with spot gold and physical gold prices strengthening in many markets as investor interest in safe-haven assets remains high. In Indonesia, the price of Antam gold bullion rose by around IDR 17,000 per gram to reach around IDR 2,487 million per gram, continuing its recent upward trend. Fundamental sentiment driving gold prices includes expectations of monetary policy easing by the Fed and global economic uncertainty, which has led investors to seek safer assets. However, gold is also still under pressure from the strength of the US...
Silver prices fell slightly on Thursday (December 18th) from recent highs as many investors took profits after a sharp rally this year. The white metal had surged on strong industrial demand and sentiment toward easing interest rates, but a small correction emerged as some market participants considered silver prices too high compared to gold. This decline is not a major weakening, but rather a normal trend after a rapid rise. Analysts say the silver market is still awaiting key economic data such as US inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate direction, which could influence...