Gold and silver have achieved new record highs for the first time in 2026, reflecting mounting concerns over institutional independence and geopolitical stability.

Gold and silver posted substantial weekly gains, marking the fifth positive week out of the last seven for gold and the sixth for silver.

Gold demonstrated notable resilience during Thursday's trading session, recovering from an intraday low of $4,415 to close at $4,487, marking a $20.80 gain.