Gold began 2025 trading above $2,650 per ounce, following a record high near $2,800 in October 2024, amid unprecedented central bank buying of roughly 1,000 metric tonnes annually for three consecutive years. The precious metal has gained nearly 70% since 2020 despite a strong US dollar, challenging the conventional wisdom that gold prices must fall when the dollar strengthens.

The precious metals market showed strong performance in 2024, with gold reaching $2,618 per ounce and silver hitting $29.34 per ounce, representing roughly 25% gains against the US dollar. Global markets reflected this strength, with significant gains against major currencies including the Euro (35%), Chinese Yuan (30%), and particularly strong showings against the Australian and Canadian dollars (38% losses). Professional analysts maintain a bullish outlook for 2025, with widespread predictions of gold reaching $3,000 per ounce and silver potentially hitting $40 per ounce. The report notes concerning market concentration in the S&P 500, where 10 companies now represent 40% of the index, suggesting potential market vulnerabilities despite ongoing interventions.

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Trump's election win caused a dramatic drop in gold and silver prices, likely due to price intervention to prop up the failing dollar. A record COMEX futures volume spike accompanied the price swing. The CME created a 400 oz gold futures contract to appear to have more supply than exists, but there is believed to be insufficient physical gold available when true demand surges. India's central bank has repatriated and bought substantial gold as most poll respondents continue accumulating, with gold still undervalued compared to fiat currency.

India has flexed its financial muscle by repatriating 102 metric tonnes of gold bullion from London, while its domestic silver demand now matches U.S. levels. Though India's sovereign gold allocation remains at just 10% compared to Western nations' 70%, their growing influence in precious metals markets is evident through strong buying patterns and expanded domestic production, highlighted by Hindustan Zinc's push to become the world's largest silver producer.