On the night of Monday, January 12, the price of a troy ounce of gold approached the mark of 4600 dollars, according to media reports.
As reported by DW, since the beginning of the current year, the price of gold has increased by about six percent. In 2025, this metal became extremely popular among investors, demonstrating a price increase of 65 percent, the highest figure since 1979. At the same time, the price of silver over the same period rose by almost 150 percent.
Also on Monday, the price of an ounce of silver rose by about 4.5 percent, reaching 83.45 dollars, which is just slightly below the record set at the end of 2025.
Gold is traditionally viewed by investors as a "safe haven" in times of political and geopolitical instability. During times of crisis and conflict, interest in this metal typically increases.
Silver, in addition to its investment appeal, also plays an important role in industry. It is actively used in technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy systems, which further stimulates demand for this metal.
