Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Gold and Silver Reach Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainty
Gold and silver prices reached new highs on Monday, 26 January 2026.
Gold cost more than $5,000 per ounce, and silver was above $100 per ounce for the first time.
This happened because people are worried about the world's problems, like fights between countries and uncertain policies from the US President.
Gold has gone up a lot in the past year, and silver has also increased a lot.
China has been buying a lot of gold too.
People think these prices will keep going up because of all the uncertainty.
Some experts believe gold could reach $5,500 per ounce later this year.
Gold prices surged to a record high above $5,000 per ounce, with spot gold rising 1.79% to $5,071.96 per ounce.
Silver prices climbed above $100 per ounce for the first time, with spot silver up 4.57% at $107.65 per ounce.
Gold prices have soared 64% in 2025 and gained more than 17% in 2026, supported by safe-haven demand and US monetary policy easing.
Silver prices are building on a 147% rise in 2025 due to retail-investor flows and tightness in physical markets.
The rally in gold and silver prices is driven by geopolitical uncertainties, including tariff threats and policy changes by the Trump administration.
- Who
- Global investors, central banks, retail investors
- What
- Record highs in gold and silver prices
- When
- Monday, 26 January 2026
- Where
- International bullion market
- Why
- Safe-haven demand due to geopolitical tensions, US policy uncertainty, and dollar weakness
Supporters of Trump's Policies
Critics of Trump's Policies
Trump's Tariff Threats
Supporters of Trump's Policies
Trump's tariff threats are a necessary strategy to protect American interests and negotiate better deals.
Critics of Trump's Policies
Trump's tariff threats create uncertainty and instability, driving investors towards safe-haven assets like gold.
Board of Peace Initiative
Supporters of Trump's Policies
The Board of Peace initiative will work alongside the United Nations to enhance global conflict resolution.
Critics of Trump's Policies
The Board of Peace initiative could undermine the United Nations' role as the primary global platform for conflict resolution.
- Gold Price
- $5,071.96 - $5,110.50 per ounce
- Silver Price
- $107.65 - $109.44 per ounce
- Gold Price Increase (2025)
- 64%
- Gold Price Increase (2026)
- 17-18%
- Silver Price Increase (2025)
- 147%
- Geopolitical Tensions
- US-NATO over Greenland, US-Canada trade deal, US-France tariffs, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, US actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
- China's Gold Purchases
- Fourteenth consecutive month in December 2025
- Expected Gold Peak
- $5,400 - $6,000 per ounce
Sources
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