On the night of January 11 to 12, the price of a troy ounce of gold reached nearly $4600, according to media reports.
According to DW, since the beginning of the current year, gold has increased in price by about six percent. In 2025, this precious metal became one of the most popular assets, rising in price by 65 percent — the highest growth since 1979. Silver, during the same period, increased in price by almost 150 percent.
On Monday, the price of an ounce of silver also rose by about 4.5 percent, reaching $83.45, which is close to the record level set at the end of 2025.
Gold is traditionally viewed by investors as a "safe haven" amid political and geopolitical instability. During times of crises and conflicts, there is an increase in demand for this metal.
Silver, in addition to its role as an investment asset, is also an important industrial metal. It is actively used in technologies related to artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy, which further stimulates demand.
