Silver Shines In 2025 Global Market Spotlight As Softs, Oil Lag

Precious metals were the standout performers among commodities this year, with silver outperforming most major equity indexes and currencies, while gold hit record highs on economic and geopolitical risks, a Reuters 2025 review has shown.

Industrial metals also made strong gains in 2025, with copper hitting all-time highs, though cocoa, sugar, and crude oil were among the biggest losers.