Overview
- In early Tuesday trade, gold hit an intraday high of $4,717 per ounce before easing to about $4,711.
- Silver reached a record $94.73 per ounce before slipping slightly.
- The latest surge reflects geopolitical strains, including U.S. tariff warnings toward European states and tensions involving Iran, which lifted demand for havens.
- Germany’s DAX briefly fell below 25,000 points as equities weakened on escalating trade concerns.
- Reported metrics differ by source, with 2025 gold gains cited as about 65% in some outlets versus 47.49% elsewhere, and euro pricing showing a recent spot near €4,013 per ounce after a €3,976 close record.