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#GoldandSilverHitNewHighs
In a remarkable start to 2026, precious metals have shattered records, with gold surging past $5,000 per ounce and silver breaking into triple-digit territory for the first time in history. As of late January, spot gold reached a new all-time high above $5,019 per ounce, while silver climbed to over $100 per ounce, hitting peaks around $100.87.
This dramatic rally reflects intense safe-haven demand amid global uncertainties, continuing the bullish momentum from 2025. The gold/silver ratio has narrowed sharply to around 49:1, indicating silver's outperformance in recent sessions.
Silver, often called "gold on steroids" due to its dual role as a precious and industrial metal, has stolen the spotlight with a 40% surge early in 2026.
Demand from solar energy, electronics, and green technologies, combined with investment inflows, drove prices from the $90 range to historic levels above $100.
Market experts remain optimistic, with some forecasting gold toward $6,000 longer-term and silver continuing to benefit from industrial tailwinds.
While profit-taking may cause short-term dips, the fundamental drivers—supply constraints, monetary policies, and economic risks—suggest the precious metals bull market has further to run. Investors worldwide are closely watching as gold and silver redefine new heights in this volatile era.