Silver makes yet another all-time high of $84, surpasses Nvidia as world’s 2nd largest asset

Morgan Stanley forecasts a 5% drop in the dollar by mid-2026, attributed to continued Fed rate cuts. A recovery may follow as growth improves and funding currency dynamics shift favorably toward the euro and Swiss franc.

Following a historic surge in 2025 that saw prices climb over 60% and break records more than 50 times, gold investors are now looking ahead to assess whether the precious metal can sustain its momentum into 2026. Despite outperforming most major asset classes and heading for its best annual performance since 1979, analysts are divided on the outlook—with some seeing further room for gains and others cautioning that risks are rising.

Gold surged to an all-time high as safe-haven demand increased due to escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with significant gains seen in other precious metals like silver and platinum.

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reached a significant milestone, with total net assets surpassing $1.25 billion, even as the token’s price remains confined to a narrow range—highlighting a growing divergence between steady institutional accumulation and muted spot market momentum.

Gold and silver prices soared to unprecedented levels on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets in response to escalating geopolitical tensions and a declining U.S. dollar, with forecasts predicting continued strength into the new year.