After a stellar 2025, precious metals saw some profit-taking as the year ended. Spot gold hovered around $4,320 an ounce, while silver slid toward $71 an ounce.
2025 marked the strongest year for gold and silver since the late 1970s, driven by safe-haven demand, low interest rates, and strong industrial use for silver. Analysts say the year-end correction is normal after such record rallies, and metals may continue to see volatility as markets adjust to 2026 economic and rate expectations.
