As 2025 draws to a close, the global financial landscape has been reshaped by a potent mix of geopolitical conflict, shifting trade policies, and monetary easing. Prices for gold and silver have shattered historical records, with gold surpassing $4,400 (£3,289) per ounce and silver testing the $70 (£51) mark in December.
This surge is not merely a speculative bubble; it reflects a fundamental flight to safety as investors and central banks alike seek refuge from a world increasingly defined by instability.
