Gold prices have broken the $3,000 per ounce barrier for the first time, reaching $3,004.86 on Friday – marking the thirteenth record high of 2025. The 14% price increase this year follows a 27% surge in 2024. Analysts attribute this rally to geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns from new tariffs, central bank buying, and investors seeking safe-haven assets amid market volatility and trade tensions with China and Canada following President Trump’s protectionist policies.

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Silver Eyes Record Highs as Fed Signals Cuts
Markets are digesting the Fed’s signal of two rate cuts in 2025, with the dollar swinging, jobless claims dipping, and recession indicators flashing red. Meanwhile, silver is surging — outpacing gold and closing in on record highs. Here’s what today’s key economic news means for precious metals investors.