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Record Gold Prices Ignite Modern-Day Prospecting Boom in Victoria

December 30, 2025 8:31 am
Key Moments Hobby prospectors are flocking to Victoria’s 9,600 sq km “golden triangle” as gold prices hit record highs and detector sales surge. Minelab’s Gold Monster 2000 detector, priced at A$2,999, sold out nationwide within weeks of its October 20 launch. Miner’s right permits in Victoria climbed to almost 16,000 by November, with more than […] Read more

Gold recovers after largest daily loss since October 21

December 30, 2025 8:10 am
Having recorded its steepest single-day loss since October 21st on Monday, Spot Gold staged a recovery on Tuesday, but remained close to a two-week low of $4,302.11/oz.. Yesterday Gold retreated 4.4%, pulling back from last week’s all-time high of $4,549.71/oz. amid a substantial year-end profit booking. Gold has had a notable rally so far this […] Read more

Silver eases from new record amid profit taking

December 29, 2025 9:39 am
Spot Silver pulled back from a fresh all-time high of $83.62/oz. on Monday, as investors likely took profits following the recent sharp rally and after seemingly productive talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a potential peace deal. US President Trump said over the weekend that he and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy were “getting a […] Read more

Gold pulls back from record on profit booking, easing tensions

December 29, 2025 8:17 am
Spot Gold pulled back from last week’s all-time high of $4,549.71/oz. on Monday, as investors likely took profits following the recent rally and after seemingly productive talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskiy on a potential peace deal. US President Trump said over the weekend that he and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy were “getting a lot […] Read more

Crude Futures Climb as Markets Focus on Trump-Zelenskiy Talks and Geopolitical Risks

December 29, 2025 7:48 am
Key Moments Brent crude rose 63 cents, or 1.04%, to $61.27 per barrel at 0443 GMT, while U.S. WTI gained 58 cents, or 1.02%, to $57.32. Comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pointed to progress toward a potential Ukraine peace deal, but territorial disputes remained unresolved. Analysts highlighted continued Russia-Ukraine […] Read more

Gold Pulls Back From Record as Traders Take Profits; Silver Extends Breakout

December 29, 2025 7:35 am
Key Moments Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,513.55 an ounce after touching a record $4,549.71/oz in the prior session. Gold has risen more than 72% so far in 2025, supported by expectations of further U.S. rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical risks. Silver climbed to a new all-time high of $83.62/oz, while London copper futures surged […] Read more

Silver settles near record high, posts weekly gain

December 28, 2025 9:45 am
Spot Silver settled near a fresh all-time high of $79.35/oz. on Friday, underpinned by expectations of further policy easing by the Federal Reserve and amid ongoing supply deficit, rising industrial demand as well as robust investment demand. Moderating inflation and a cooling labor market in the US have given the Fed more scope to lower […] Read more

Gold settles near record high, posts weekly gain

December 27, 2025 10:02 am
Spot Gold settled just below a fresh all-time high of $4,550.15/oz., underpinned by geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of further policy easing by the Federal Reserve. The safe-haven allure of the yellow metal has been heightened by mounting tensions between the US and Venezuela. The US has deployed numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops as well as […] Read more

Spot Gold surges past $4,500/oz. to fresh all-time high

December 24, 2025 9:42 am
Spot Gold extended upside to a new all-time high of $4,525.91/oz. on Wednesday, underpinned by geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of further policy easing by the Federal Reserve. The safe-haven allure of the yellow metal has been heightened by mounting tensions between the US and Venezuela. The US has deployed numbers of special-operations aircraft, troops as […] Read more

Copper Breaks Through $12,000 Landmark as Supply Strains and Demand Outlook Converge

December 23, 2025 2:51 pm
Key Moments Three-month copper futures on the London Metals Exchange climbed about 1% to roughly $12,040 per metric ton. Prices rose as supply disruptions constrained available copper and looming U.S. tariffs on refined metal imports added uncertainty. Investors positioned for longer-term demand growth tied to electrification initiatives and artificial intelligence-related infrastructure. Record High for Benchmark […] Read more