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 Jewelry or Bullion? A Buyer’s Guide to the Real Difference
Silver hit an all-time high of $121.67 in January 2026, yet many buyers still overpay for silver jewelry when bullion would serve them far better. Here’s how to tell the difference — and why it matters for your wallet.




