Gold’s Gilded Streak Nears Record Territory Amid Dollar’s Weakening Pulse

After gold’s wild sprint to $4,376 — with a few daring exchanges flashing $4,400 — the shiny yellow metal decided to catch its breath, dipping to $4,253 on Saturday. Silver wasn’t immune to the cooldown either, slipping 4.84% from its $54.55 high to $51.91 per troy ounce, proving even precious metals need a little downtime after showing off.

Gold’s Glitter May Be Blinding — But Can It Keep Shining This Bright?

Turns out gold and silver have been hitting the gym—and central banks keep handing them protein shakes made of inflation, geopolitical drama, and fiscal chaos. Gold and silver have been putting on quite the show this October, fueled by a cocktail of global drama and market jitters.

Escalating U.S.-China trade friction and broader geopolitical unease have investors stampeding toward safe-haven assets, while whispers of more Fed rate cuts have the dollar limping. Essentially, inflation worries refuse to fade, driving a rush into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and central banks are stacking gold like it’s going out of style, retooling their reserve playbooks.

Silver, meanwhile, is basking in the spotlight thanks to a brutal supply squeeze — record industrial demand colliding with flat mine output — catapulting the metal to uncharted highs. Tradingview data shows gold tapping $4,376 per ounce on Oct. 17, with silver shining bright at $54.55.

Silver Mania Sweeps the Market — Jewelers Say Sellers Are Flooding In

The real question now is — how long can this glittering run last? By the weekend, gold eased to $4,253 and silver slipped to $51.91 per troy ounce, cooling off after their October fireworks. Kitco News’ Neils Christensen noted in a recent report that while consumers are rushing to cash in on silver’s sky-high prices, the influx isn’t nearly enough to tame the market.

Even Chicago’s House of Kahn Estate Jewelers says it’s been watching the silver rush unfold firsthand. “People are seeing this as a window of opportunity to raise some much-needed cash ahead of the holidays,” Tobina Kahn told Christensen. Kahn added:

“People have been holding on to grandma’s sterling silver tea set and now recognize its value.”

As governments prepare to print like there’s no tomorrow and bond yields throw tantrums, investors are running back to the shiny stuff that doesn’t need a bailout or a quarterly earnings call.

On Friday, in a separate report, Kitco News’ Neils Christensen pointed out that gold just notched its ninth straight week in the green — a streak that’s nothing short of glittery. He also noted that the metal has never managed to stretch its winning run to ten weeks, setting the stage for what could be a nail-biter in the bullion world.

As October finishes its second half, gold and silver are testing just how long their shine can last. Between geopolitical tensions, central bank hoarding, and industrial demand running hot, both metals have plenty of fuel — but even glitter fades eventually.

Whether this rally turns into a record-breaking run or a brief shimmer in the charts, one thing’s clear: the world’s rediscovered its old obsession with precious metals, and it’s sparkling louder than ever.

FAQ💡

• **Why are gold and silver prices rising in October 2025?**Escalating U.S.-China tensions, Fed rate cut expectations, and inflation fears have driven investors toward safe-haven metals.
• **How high did gold and silver climb this month?**Tradingview data shows gold peaked at $4,376 per ounce and silver hit $54.55 before easing.
• **What’s fueling silver’s record-breaking demand?**A supply crunch, flat mine output, and surging industrial demand have created a global silver squeeze.
• **Can gold’s rally continue past nine weeks?**Analysts say it’s uncertain, as gold has never logged ten consecutive winning weeks.