Gold and silver have delivered the best long-term returns over 25 years, outpacing equities amid economic cycles, with 2025 seeing record highs before Dec 29

Silver bars and coins in India fell ₹4,000/kg to ₹2,58,000 on Dec 29 after peaking at ₹2,62,000, yet posted massive 185% gains for the year

Late December saw widespread profit-taking after gold and silver bars/coins reached all-time highs, with global gold dipping from $4,372/oz and silver reversing from $82.61 futures

Silver bars and coins skyrocketed past $83/oz on December 29—up 147% YTD—fueled by industrial demand from solar panels and supply shortages in London markets, pushing

Gold bars and coins hit a global peak of $4,372 per ounce on December 29, with Indian 24K rates reaching ₹135,250/10g, driven by safe-haven buying