In the history of the silver market, prices had traded above US$40 an ounce for only a handful of brief periods before 2025. On Jan 30, exhausted traders watched in shock as the precious metal plunged by that much in less than 20 hours.


Chinese Speculators Set the Stage for Gold & Silver Crash

After a bloodbath in precious metals markets since late last week, tuesday saw a reversal, with gold and silver surging again.
Gold gained more than 5 percent to back above 4,850 dollars an ounce.
Silver gained over 11 percent to back above 85 dollars an ounce.
The white metal is now up 20 percent from its low in just 12 hours.

Gold and Silver Crash: Precious Metals Reverse Losses to Surge

Gold and silver have come under sharp pressure after an extraordinary rally unraveled.


Gold Slumps, Volatility Deepens Across Markets 

A sharp rally in gold prices has fuelled a surge in risky speculative bets, raising concerns about growing exposure in China’s largely unregulated metals trading market.


Gold Rally Sparks Risky Bets As Concerns Grow In China’s Unregulated Metals Market | WION

Gold and silver prices have shattered records, with gold surging past $5,500 per ounce and silver nearing $120 amid supply tightness and safe-haven demand.


Gold Blasts Past $5,500 as Silver Nears $120 Record

Gold has hit yet another high, topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time ever, as investors rush into safe-haven assets amid global geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The precious metals rally is also lifting silver and platinum, with investors seeking stability amid uncertainty and expectations of potential monetary policy shifts.


Gold Hits $5,000 an Ounce for the First Time | World Business Watch

Silver breaks the $100/oz barrier for the first time, surging over 200% in the past year amid supply shortages, while gold nears $5,000.


Silver Smashes $100: 200% Yearly Surge Rocks Markets

Global markets remained mixed on January 15, 2026, with U.S. tech stocks dragging indices lower amid China chip curbs, while European benchmarks hit records on defensive sectors. Commodities shone as safe havens, with gold and silver near records despite minor pullbacks. 

Markets Dip on Tech Selloff, Gold & Silver Shine Near Records

Silver has shattered the $90-an-ounce mark for the first time in history, sending shockwaves through global markets and intensifying a powerful rally in precious metals. Gold is trading just shy of record highs as investors seek safety amid Federal Reserve uncertainty, expectations of U.S. rate cuts, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The surge has exposed deep stress in the physical silver market, forcing the U.S. Mint to suspend silver coin sales and driving premiums sharply higher. Analysts warn the rally reflects a structural imbalance between paper claims and physical supply, compounded by strong industrial demand and safe-haven flows.


Silver Has Crossed $90 an Ounce for the First Time | The Global War for Silver

Top 10 assets in the world 2026: With a market value of over US$31 trillion, gold is still seen as one of the safest ways to store wealth.


Top 10 assets in the world by market cap in 2026

Gold and silver plunged sharply on monday following a powerful year-end rally that pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell nearly 5 percent, marking its biggest intraday drop since october. Silver tumbled almost 11 percent, its largest one-day decline since september 2020.


Gold & silver plunge: Gold surges to multiple record highs in 2025

Gold and silver plunged sharply on monday following a powerful year-end rally that pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell nearly 5 percent, marking its biggest intraday drop since october. Silver tumbled almost 11 percent, its largest one-day decline since september 2020.

Gold & Silver Plunge: End-of-year Rally in Metals Ends With Sharp Pullback

Gold prices surged 1.2% to a new record high of $4,530 per ounce, extending the rally in precious metals. Silver also jumped past $75 per ounce for the first time ever, marking another all-time high for the sector as investors move into safe-haven assets.


Why gold and silver made Indians richer | precious metals beat equities, crypto 

Silver prices have surged to record highs, crossing the 79-dollar-per-ounce mark for the first time. Industrial demand and supply concerns have propelled silver to new historic highs.


Global Silver Market Faces Multi-Year Deficit

Investors continued to cheer precious metals after the christmas break, with gold and silver in a true 'santa rally." extending their historic surge, both precious metals rose to fresh record highs yet again on friday. The yellow and the white metal have been breaching new milestones almost on a daily basis this month.

Gold, Silver Rally to Fresh Record Highs

Gold prices surged 1.2% to a new record high of $4,530 per ounce, extending the rally in precious metals. Silver also jumped past $75 per ounce for the first time ever, marking another all-time high for the sector as investors move into safe-haven assets.

Gold-Silver On Record Breaking Spree: Silver Tops $75/Oz for First Time

Gold prices have soared past $4,530 per ounce, hitting a record high, while silver has climbed above $75 per ounce for the first time ever. Analysts say rising demand, inflation concerns, and market volatility are driving the historic surge in precious metals. Investors worldwide are watching closely as the rally continues.

Precious Metals Rally: Gold and Silver Prices Surge to All-Time Highs

The bull run in gold and silver this year has extended beyond even the most optimistic bets at the start of the year. In this news in numbers report, we dive into the finer details and milestones. Take a look.

Precious Metals Sparkle at New Peaks 

Christmas came a day early for silver. The surge to a fresh peak on wednesday turned the white metal to become a more valuable asset than apple. The bull run is expected to continue and extend into the new year.


Silver Surpasses Apple to Become Third-Largest Asset

Silver surged over 120 per cent in 2025, outperforming gold due to massive demand from solar and EVs. With a 5-year supply deficit, analysts predict silver could reach $100 per ounce by 2026.

Can Silver outperform Gold in future due to rise in demand?

Unlike physical jewellery or coins, these funds track the price of the underlying metal, thus offering a blend of market accessibility and metal performance.

What are gold and silver ETFs? The record inflows and facts driving the global rush

Silver has grabbed the spotlight as it glitters as one of the best performing commodities of the year. Prices have rallied to record highs, with 66 dollars per ounce being the level to track on U.S. Exchanges. In India, it has surged to over two lakh rupees per kilogram. The key driver behind silver’s surge has been a sharp shift in institutional positioning.

Silver Outperforms Other Precious Metals in 2025 

Both gold and silver were in high demand last week. The biggest boost came from the Indian regulator's decision on wednesday, to widen investments in gold and silver etfs for the country's pension funds. 


Silver Hits a New Milestone; Gold Ends the Week on a High

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