Gold rush of the 21st century: why investors are sweeping away the metal

Gold rush of the XXI century: why investors are sweeping away metal

The metals market is experiencing one of its most turbulent periods in decades. Gold, silver and platinum are rewriting all-time highs almost daily. Since the beginning of the year, gold has risen in price by almost 18%, silver by more than 50%. Against this background, social networks and investment communities record rush demand - even to the point of buying metals “in reserve.”
World markets are experiencing a real rally in metals - both precious and industrial. Prices for aluminum, copper, nickel, tin and zinc are reaching multi-year highs and, in some places, reaching absolute maximums. But the main focus is on gold, silver and platinum, which literally staged a price sprint in January.

According to the Comex exchange, on the morning of January 23, silver rose to $98.71 per troy ounce, and a few days later the quotes exceeded $110. Gold went above 5 thousand dollars per ounce, and platinum traded above 2,900 dollars for the first time in history
Analysts agree: the current growth is a combination of several factors. One of the key ones is geopolitical instability. Conflicts and political crises in different regions of the world are pushing investors towards defensive assets - these include both precious and industrial metals.

As Freedom Finance Global analyst Natalya Milchakova notes, it was foreign policy risks that became the main triggers for the rally: “Since the beginning of the year, gold and silver have risen in price by 18% and 55%, respectively, which is primarily explained by increased foreign policy and macroeconomic risks,” says the expert. Among the factors, she highlights the events around Venezuela, the crisis in Iran and the conflict between the US and the EU.
The weakening dollar provides additional support to quotes. The DXY index dropped below 98 points in January, and part of the capital flows directly into precious metals. Plus - active purchases by central banks of developing countries, which are increasing gold reserves against the backdrop of sanctions and currency risks.

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Author: Auditor on 27.01.2026

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