Gold and silver fell on the last trading day of 2025, though both remained on track for the biggest annual gain in more than four decades as a banner year for precious metals drew to a close. Spot gold hovered around $4,320 an ounce, while silver slid toward $71. The two have seen exceptional volatility in thin post-holiday trading, plunging Monday before recovering Tuesday and dropping again Wednesday. The big swings prompted exchange operator CME Group to raise margin requirements twice. Most Read fro ...