Gold and silver hit fresh records as geopolitics and a weaker dollar fuel the rally

Gold and silver climbed to new all-time highs as geopolitical tensions lifted haven demand and a broad pullback in the US dollar extended what is already a standout year for precious metals.

Spot gold briefly topped $4,530 as haven flows strengthened.

Spot silver surged above $75 for the first time after a fifth straight gain.

The Dollar Spot Index fell 0.8% for the week, its biggest drop since June.

Platinum also set a record, supported by tight supply and strong demand.

A weaker dollar gives metals an extra push
Gold and silver found additional lift from a softer greenback. The Dollar Spot Index was down 0.8% on the week, which typically supports metals priced in dollars by making them cheaper for non-US buyers and improving broad risk-adjusted demand. Dollar poised for biggest annual drop since 2017.

Geopolitics rebuilds the haven bid
Gold’s haven appeal strengthened as tensions rose on multiple fronts. Frictions involving Venezuela intensified after the US blockaded oil tankers and stepped up pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Separately, the US said it carried out a major strike in Nigeria, adding another layer of geopolitical risk that tends to buoy defensive assets.

Silver extends a squeeze-driven rally
Silver jumped for a fifth consecutive session, rising as much as 4.6% to break above $75. The move has been reinforced by speculative inflows and lingering supply dislocations across major trading hubs after October’s historic short squeeze, keeping the market unusually sensitive to incremental buying.