Gold and silver have rallied this year — and prices keep climbing. Gold futures for February delivery rose 0.4% higher at $4,488.20 per ounce, after hitting a record of $4,530.80 per ounce. Spot gold was up 0.95% to $4,488.58 per ounce. Meanwhile silver futures for March advanced 1.7% and was last seen at $69.74 per ounce, having earlier hit a fresh high of $70.80, while spot silver was last trading at $69.78, up 1.1%. Spot silver crossed $70 for the first time earlier in the session. The metals have soared this year, smashing consecutive price records as sentiment shook on riskier assets amid fears of an AI bubble ... (full story)