Silver Reaches Historic High as Precious Metals Surge
Silver surpassed $77 per ounce for the first time, while gold and platinum also reached record highs. This surge is driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, a weakening U.S. dollar, and geopolitical tensions.
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In a landmark development for the precious metals market, silver breached the $77 mark for the first time, reaching an intraday high of $77.40 per ounce before closing at $77.30 on December 26. This milestone represents a 7.5% daily gain and a staggering 167% surge year-to-date. Meanwhile, gold hit a record high of $4,549.71 per ounce, closing at $4,531.41, up 1.2% on the day, and platinum surged 9.8% to $2,437.72 per ounce, marking its strongest weekly rise on record. Palladium also experienced a significant increase, jumping 14% to $1,927.81, its highest level in over three years.
