Precious metals hit a new all-time high, and Federal Reserve data is coming—can the stock market close strongly next week?

Question

【Blockchain Rhythm】Although last week saw the Christmas holiday, the precious metals market did not rest. Gold, silver, and platinum all surged to record highs, continuing the strong momentum at the end of the year.

Spot gold performed the most steadily — driven by both risk aversion and expectations of interest rate cuts, it approached $4,550 per ounce on Friday, with a cumulative increase of over 70% this year. What does this number indicate? Market caution towards risk assets is rising.

Silver was even more explosive. It broke through integer thresholds and hit new records consecutively this week, with a single-day increase of over 10% on Friday, reaching a high of $79 per ounce at one point. This wave in precious metals clearly reflects investors’ concerns about economic prospects.

Next week, pay close attention to several key data points: the Federal Reserve meeting minutes on Wednesday, US initial jobless claims on Wednesday, and the US December manufacturing PMI final reading on Friday — these data will continue to influence market sentiment.

On the US stock side, investors are expecting a strong start to close out 2025. Major stock indices are expected to finish December higher, having shaken off earlier this month’s tech sector weakness (mainly caused by volatility from AI spending concerns). The question is, will the signals of interest rate cut expectations and the surge in precious metals bring new pressure to the stock market? It’s worth watching.

ser_aped.eth · Accepted Answer

Gold breaking 4550 is no longer surprising; a 10% weekly increase in silver is truly crazy. Next week, Fed data might trigger another wave.

Is the economic outlook really that pessimistic, or is it just pure risk-averse sentiment causing the chaos?

What are US stock investors expecting... I didn't finish that sentence, bro.

Silver at $79? Did I miss something? How is that so outrageous?

Risk aversion is at its peak, it feels like Bitcoin will follow suit and move with the trend next week.

Those three data points next week seem to be holding on by a thread; get ready for volatility to spike.

While gold and other precious metals hitting new highs should benefit tech stocks, why is the market panicking?

StealthMoon · Answer

Gold hitting a new high actually makes me anxious, isn't that a bad sign... Is the economic outlook so bleak?

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Silver up 10% in a week? Probably about to crash again, I've seen this kind of market before.

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When can I get in? Buying precious metals now feels like being the bagholder.

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Federal Reserve data is the real focus; these numbers indicate the market is panicking.

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A 70% increase in gold... what does it mean? Retail investors should consider bottom fishing.

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Next Wednesday's minutes are likely to trigger another frenzy; let's just wait and watch the show.

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I never touch new highs in precious metals; the warning about risk assets is worth pondering.

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There will definitely be opportunities on PMI day, it all depends on who reacts faster.

PretendingToReadDocs · Answer

Gold's 70% increase, what does it indicate? It shows that everyone is buying the dip for risk aversion, and the economic outlook is really a bit uncertain.

Silver's 10% single-day surge is definitely a panic buying signal; we need to keep a close eye on the Federal Reserve's actions next week.

Once next week's data is out, it's hard to say whether the stock market can close strongly; it all depends on how the Federal Reserve performs.

Precious metals are all hitting new historical highs, which is a good sign, brother.

This kind of rise in gold, I feel it will continue to soar into the beginning of the year.

Precious metals hit a new all-time high, and Federal Reserve data is coming—can the stock market close strongly next week?

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