Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Global physically-backed gold ETFs experienced significant growth in April, adding $11 billion and extending their inflow streak to five consecutive months. Total assets under management reached a new high of $379 billion, with holdings increasing by 115 tonnes to 3,561 tonnes. Asian markets led this surge, accounting for 65% of global inflows and setting a record with $7.3 billion in new investments, primarily from China. North American investors added $4.5 billion, while European markets saw modest outflows of $807 million. Trading volumes across global gold markets exploded to $441 billion per day, 48% higher than the previous month, with all market segments seeing significant increases in activity.
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Gold Smashes $4,400 as Silver Eyes $70
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 22nd, 2025 Gold and Silver Smash Records Again Gold climbed above $4,400 per ounce Monday — another all-time high in what’s become a relentless rally throughout 2025. Silver followed suit, pushing past $68 per ounce and closing in on $70. Both metals have surged roughly 70% and 128% this year, respectively, making this the strongest annual performance since 1979. The latest spike comes as traders anticipate two Fed rate cuts in 2026, while geopolitical tensions — from the U.S. oil blockade against Venezuela to ongoing Middle East conflicts — are amplifying safe-haven demand. ETF inflows have climbed for four straight weeks, and central
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