Gold and silver have seen a rollercoaster end to a year in which their prices are on track to record their biggest annual gains since 1979. The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than $4,549 (£3,378) an ounce before slipping after Christmas to stand at about $4,350 on New Year's Eve.

Gold prices soared above $4,400 on Monday to reach a new all-time high, as analysts pointed to rising geopolitical tensions and softer monetary policy as key drivers of the surge.

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Gold was steady on Wednesday but remained on track for its strongest annual gain in over four decades, while other precious metals fell sharply as investors booked profits after a strong, record-setting rally.

Silver and gold futures are falling sharply after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, one of the world’s largest trading floors for commodities, required traders to put up more cash to invest in precious metals.

Spot gold prices hit an all-time high of around $4,560 per troy ounce last Friday before sliding more than 4% on Monday, as exchange operator CME Group raised its margin requirements for precious metals contracts and investors booked profits. Gold rebounded on Tuesday, trading recently at around $4,400.

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Gold is currently trading at $4,361.38 per ounce as of December 30, 2025, up dramatically from where it stood just a year or two ago. Based on today's spot price, a 100-ounce gold bar carries a raw metal value of approximately $436,138. However, what you'll actually pocket when selling depends on several factors beyond just the spot price.

Gold and silver both logged their best years since 1979, with the surge in metals prices driven by a desire among investors for old-school assets in a tumultuous year. Gold futures gained 63.47% in 2025,

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