The initial outlook for gold and silver prices in 2026 appears to be an extension of the exceptional 2025 year, but with greater fluctuation and uncertainty. The question here is, where do we stand today as we approach 2026? 2025 saw a historic rise in gold and silver prices; international reports indicate that gold prices increased by approximately 40-42% during the year, driven by heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a weak dollar. The world will enter the new year weighed down by geopolitical risks in Europe, global economic slowdown, a weak dollar, and the rise of protectionist and fragmenting trade policies—all factors that fuel the volatility of precious metals and increase their sensitivity to any new shocks.
