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Record Surge for Gold and Silver Prices

Record Surge for Gold and Silver Prices

Post by : Bianca Haleem

On Monday, gold and silver prices experienced a remarkable surge, marking significant levels in the precious metals sector.

Spot gold reached US$4,670.01 per ounce, rising 1.6 percent as of 01:10 GMT, following a peak of US$4,689.39 earlier in the trading period.

Meanwhile, US gold futures set for February delivery climbed 1.8 percent, now trading at US$4,677 per ounce.

Silver witnessed an even steeper ascent. Spot silver increased by 4.4 percent to US$93.85 per ounce, having previously touched US$94.08, a record high.

Gains were not limited to these metals; spot platinum was up 1.9 percent at US$2,373.08 per ounce, while palladium saw a modest increase of 0.5 percent, reaching US$1,809 per ounce.

Jan. 19, 2026 11:10 a.m. 282
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