General · 22 December 2025

Gold prices hit record high amid global tensions

Gold soared past $4,380 per ounce as silver also jumped. Weaker US jobs data increased bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. Trump's actions against Venezuelan oil and rising US unemployment also boosted demand for safe investments like gold and silver.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 December 2025 at 8:06

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