By Laurenz Van de Sande — CryptoNewsHub
Brussels / New York — December 26, 2025 | 12:53 CET

Silver prices surged sharply on Friday, climbing above $75 an ounce for the first time on record, as investors sought refuge from mounting global uncertainty and a weakening U.S. dollar.

The metal rose 4.6 percent in a single session, extending a rally fueled by heightened geopolitical tensions and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon ease monetary policy as inflation shows signs of cooling. By late morning in Europe, silver was trading at $75.20 an ounce, according to market data.

Analysts said the move reflected a broader shift toward safe-haven assets, as concerns intensified over potential disruptions to global supply chains. Those worries have been compounded by Washington’s increased pressure on Venezuela’s oil exports, adding another layer of risk to already fragile energy and commodity markets.

Other precious metals also advanced, though less dramatically. Gold rose nearly 1 percent to $4,522.58 an ounce, continuing its steady ascent amid falling dollar strength. Platinum gained close to 3 percent, trading at $2,321.98 an ounce, while palladium jumped more than 3 percent to $1,839.58 an ounce.

Market participants said silver’s outsized move reflected both its traditional role as a store of value and its industrial demand, which tends to amplify price swings during periods of economic and political stress.

With central banks signaling a more accommodative stance and geopolitical risks showing few signs of easing, traders expect volatility in precious metals markets to remain elevated in the weeks ahead.

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