📈 Gold & Silver Open 2026 Higher After Historic 2025 Rally

• Gold kicked off trading up ~0.7%, trading near $4,350/oz as 2026 began — building on its best annual performance since 1979.

• Silver climbed ~1.5%, extending momentum from 2025’s massive gains and strong investor demand.

• Palladium and platinum also posted early gains, each rising nearly ~2% as global precious metal strength continued.

• Traders see potential support from expected US rate cuts and a weaker dollar, though near-term index rebalancing could create some price pressure.

📊 Market Insight:

Precious metals remain in focus as 2026 begins, with strong underlying fundamentals and macro drivers keeping investors engaged across gold and silver markets.

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