By Dennis Ndlovu | Zim GBC News<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold prices surged to a new record, surpassing USD $4,400 (\u00a33,275) an ounce for the first time in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to goldprice.org, gold has seen a dramatic rise over the past decade, with the price climbing from a low of 1,060.10 in 2015 to a record high of USD$ 4 434.30 by December 23, 2025, a staggering 311.65% increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the price remained relatively steady between 2015 and 2018, a sharp upward trend began around 2019, accelerating significantly from 2023 onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The surge reflects growing global uncertainty, monetary policy shifts, and rising investor demand for stable, tangible assets amid economic volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Analysts attribute the rise to growing speculation that the US Federal Reserve will introduce further interest rate cuts in the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beginning 2025 at USD$ 2,600 per ounce, gold’s value has been driven up by rising geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade disputes tied to Trump-era tariffs, and expectations of lower rates factors that have increased the appeal of safe-haven investments like gold and other commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday also saw gains across other precious metals, with silver also reaching a new high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold has climbed over 68% so far this year, marking its steepest annual gain since 1979, according to Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After breaking the USD $4,400 threshold, gold’s spot price peaked at USD $4 426.66 per ounce on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Falling interest rate expectations tend to reduce bond yields, prompting investors to shift towards commodities like gold and silver as both a source of returns and a hedge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many analysts now expect the US to reduce rates twice in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A decline in the US dollar has also supported the rally, making gold more affordable for international buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Silver hit a new milestone of USD $69.44 an ounce on Monday, joining gold in its historic rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far in 2025, silver has gained 138<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike gold, silver and platinum benefit from strong industrial demand, especially in manufacturing, which further boosts their market value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, oil prices also climbed Monday, following a recent US blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers operating in and out of Venezuela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brent crude rose by 1.31 to $61.78 per barrel, while US crude increased by 1.25 to $57.77. However, both benchmarks are expected to close 2025 at lower levels than where they began the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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