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Asian Markets Surge, Precious Metals Soar on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Published December 29, 2025, 10:27
Asian Markets Surge, Precious Metals Soar on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Asian stock markets climbed to six-week highs on Monday, while the dollar moved near a nearly three-month low, as expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve boosted investor sentiment. These expectations also triggered a strong rally in precious metal prices, with silver surpassing $80 per ounce. Gold, while slightly down, remains on an upward trajectory and is expected to record its largest annual increase since 1979. Geopolitical uncertainty and the need for investment diversification further enhance the value of precious metals. Meanwhile, the Trump-Zelensky meeting was described as positive, while China conducted military exercises near Taiwan.