economy
diciembre 24, 2025
La Navidad del oro: el metal precioso logra este miércoles su mayor precio histórico
Campanas doradas suenan esta Navidad en los mercados bursátiles del mundo. Y es que el precio del oro sigue subiendo como espuma. El metal precioso su...
TL;DR
- Gold has surpassed US$4,500 per ounce for the first time.
- The rise is attributed to geopolitical tensions, dollar weakness, and anticipated US interest rate cuts.
- Gold futures are trading at US$4,520.
- Gold has increased by over 70% this year, its largest annual gain since 1979.
- Investors are seeking safe-haven assets due to geopolitical uncertainty and potential monetary policy easing by the Federal Reserve.
- Low interest rate environments favor non-interest-bearing assets like gold.
- Silver has risen more than 150% this year, driven by investment demand, its status as a critical mineral, and increased industrial use.
- Platinum has also reached new historical highs.
- Gold acts as a safe-haven asset during economic and geopolitical uncertainty, increasing in demand and value.
- Persistent inflation and dollar depreciation also contribute to gold's value retention.
- Purchases by central banks and institutional funds support the upward trend.