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Oktober 2025 zal op de edelmetaalmarkt de geschiedenis ingaan als de maand waarin zilver kortstondig het middelpunt van de belangstelling heroverde en door de al lang bestaande psychologische barrière van $50 per ounce brak. Wat leek op een langverwachte rechtvaardiging voor zilverstieren, veranderde in een les in hoe fragiel momentum kan zijn in een markt vol structurele tekorten, aanbodknelpunten en toenemende geopolitieke en economische onzekerheid.

Er gebeurt iets buitengewoons in de wereldwijde financiële wereld, en het staat geschreven in goud. In 2025 heeft goud alle historische records verbroken: de spotprijs steeg tot boven de 4200 dollar per ounce en zou volgens "Société Générale" tegen eind 2026 wel eens richting de 5000 kunnen gaan.

In 2025 is China het mondiale goudlandschap in stilte maar resoluut aan het hervormen. Nu de goudprijzen de $3.700 per ounce overschrijden en de geopolitieke spanningen toenemen, voert de People's Bank of China (PBOC) een reeks strategische stappen uit om de positie van het land als mondiaal goudhandelscentrum en geopolitieke macht te versterken. De kern van deze…

Fort Knox has long stood as a symbol of American financial strength and security. Officially, it houses 147.3 million ounces (approximately 8,133.46 metric tons) of gold, making it one of the largest gold reserves in the world. But recent calls for an audit of these reserves…

Gold has reclaimed its place as the ultimate safe-haven asset, with demand from both institutional and retail investors driving prices to unprecedented highs. The precious metal recently hit a new all-time record of 2,942 dollars per troy ounce in Asian trading, reflecting an 11.2% increase since the start of 2025.

Gold has firmly established itself as the best-performing asset of the “Trump trade” era, rising faster than equities, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the precious metal has surged more than 7%, reaching a new record of 2,942 dollars per troy ounce not so far ago.

Over the past year, gold has experienced an exceptional rally, with prices surging nearly 30% since January 2024. As of early February 2025, the precious metal is trading at 2,873 dollars per ounce, surpassing its previous record from October, when it peaked at 2,788 dollars per ounce.

The global gold market is experiencing an extraordinary surge in demand, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and central bank diversification strategies.

The global gold market experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, with demand reaching record highs across multiple sectors. Total gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) investments, increased by 1% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, bringing the annual total to an all-time high of 4,974 metric tons. This surge was fueled primarily by central banks and investors who continued to view gold as a strategic asset in an environment of economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and shifting monetary policies.

As 2025 unfolds, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by heightened geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and shifting economic policies, particularly in the United States. Against this backdrop, gold and silver have reemerged as critical safe-haven assets, offering stability in uncertain times. While equities continue to deliver strong returns in certain markets, precious metals…