
Gold prices surged to record highs in 2025, going up as much as $4,481 (€3,797) per troy ounce recently — a rise in the neighbourhood of 55–70% year-on-year, marking one of the strongest annual rallies in decades.
Silver, often perceived as the lesser metal, outpaced gold in percentage terms, with annual gains around 130-140%, reaching record levels near $69 (€58) per ounce by late 2025.