Gold futures ( GC=F) touched fresh records, rising as much as 0.8% to hover near highs of $2,750 per ounce. Silver futures ( SI=F) gained more than 3% before paring gains, briefly topping $34 per ounce, the highest level in 12 years.

Gold will likely remain in focus this week after climbing to a record high above $2,700 on Friday, with the commodity opening above this closely watched level on Sunday evening. The yellow metal has received a boost in recent trading sessions from escalating tensions in the Middle East,

Gold futures may rise to average $3,000 an ounce in the fourth quarter of 2025, Commonwealth Bank of Australia analyst Vivek Dhar said in a note on Monday.

Prominent elections analyst Nate Silver cited three recent high-quality national polls that show former President Trump leading in the presidential contest next month.

Silver's analysis shows Trump now slightly ahead of Kamala Harris in his chances of winning the Electoral College.

Nate Silvers latest Silver Bulletin 2024 presidential election forecast offers a stark warning for Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite being the presumed favorite for much of the race, the most recent polling data