Precious metals cool, but the trend stays hot

Gold and silver have eased on profit-taking, yet both remain near all-time highs after explosive gains over the past year.

Geopolitical shocks and rate-cut expectations pushed investors back into metals, briefly lifting them into the top tier of global assets by value.

With volatility baked in, markets are now watching whether this pause is consolidation or the setup for another breakout in 2026.