Gold Rally Continues Amid Global Uncertainties, But Analysts Flag Technical Warning Signs

Silver touched a record high of $57.86 per ounce Monday, surging nearly 90% year-over-year as physical supply tightens and traders price in a December Fed rate cut. Gold also climbed to a six-week high of $4,241, with major banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs now projecting prices could surpass $5,000 in 2026. The rallies come as central banks accelerate their shift away from dollar reserves and industrial demand for silver—driven by solar, EVs, and AI—outpaces supply for the fifth consecutive year. Meanwhile, Barrick Gold explores a potential breakup amid investor frustration, and President Trump’s economic messaging collides with voter concerns over persistent inflation.

Gold pushed higher overnight as traders priced in faster Fed easing and Treasury yields retreated. But the bigger story: with Jerome Powell’s term ending in early 2026, uncertainty over Fed leadership is mounting. From Kevin Hassett’s pitch to a shortlist of five candidates, the race to lead the Federal Reserve is injecting volatility into markets — and gold is benefiting.