Gold prices continue to reach record levels and exceed $4,500
Record Gold hit a new record price today, Wednesday, exceeding $4,500 per ounce, in a market driven by geopolitical risks between The United States and Venezuela, and with the expectation that The US Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates over the next year.
The The price of gold reached $4,519.78 per 31.1 grams, after its price jumped by more than 70% since the beginning of 2025.
Also, the price of silver and copper also reached new record levels on Tuesday, while platinum recorded its highest levels since May 2008.
Reasons for the rise in metal prices
The rise in metal prices is partly due to the exacerbation of geopolitical risks between Washington and Caracas, with US President Donald Trump’s statement on Monday that he would be… "Wisdom" That his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, step down from power.
Investors also expect the Federal Reserve to continue lowering interest rates in 2026, following recent data that showed a weak labor market and slowing inflation in the United States.
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