Weekly Market Overview for Week of Monday - December 15, 2025

The week of December 15, 2025, marked a monumental period for precious metals and rare coin enthusiasts. 

Gold and silver extended their historic rallies, with gold setting new all-time highs above $4,350 and silver surging decisively through the mid-$60s, approaching record territory near $69. 

The gold-to-silver ratio continued to compress, reflecting silver’s dynamic outperformance. 

Rare coin pricing held steady to firmer in step with bullion’s breakout, and market sentiment remained broadly bullish, even as profit-taking created brief volatility. 

De-dollarization strategies and robust industrial demand for silver underpinned safe-haven buying and sustained premiums in the rare coin sector. 

For sellers and collectors, this was a week of opportunity and strategic consideration, with liquidity and competitive buy lists supporting well-graded and documented numismatic assets.

Daily Market Breakdown

Monday, December 15 

The week began with gold closing at $4,302.53 per ounce, up marginally but capping a robust weekly gain of $86 from previous levels. 

Intraday activity saw gold reach as high as $4,350 in Asian markets before U.S. profit-taking trimmed gains, with the precious metal consolidating above $4,300. 

Year to date, gold had soared from $2,629 to over $4,300, signaling persistent strength and positioning for new highs near $4,380. 

Silver, meanwhile, closed at $61.98 per ounce and quickly accelerated toward $64, setting a new all-time high of $64.45 before consolidating. 

The gold-to-silver ratio tightened to the 69–70 range, reflecting silver’s exceptional momentum. 

Silver’s rally was fueled by structural supply shortages, most notably October’s London Silver Short Squeeze, which saw LBMA float nearly depleted, COMEX inventories down by 46 million ounces, and Chinese silver stocks falling 48%. 

India’s new policy treating silver as a monetary collateral metal further drove demand, adding a unique monetary dimension to silver’s industrial and investment appeal.   

Tuesday, December 16

Tuesday reinforced the bullish undertone, with gold closing at $4,303.73 per ounce and silver at $63.88, up nearly 3% for the day. 

The gold-to-silver ratio dropped further to 67.37, highlighting silver’s continued outperformance. 

De-dollarization trends accelerated, with BRICS nations dumping U.S. dollars in favor of gold and plans emerging for a “BRICS Gold Price” benchmark. 

Industrial demand for silver, especially for solar and EV technologies, and India’s policy boost, continued to support silver’s meteoric rise. 

The U.S. Mint’s recall and melt of the 2025 Marine Privy coins impacted numismatic supply, while technicals and ETF inflows reinforced the uptrend in metals. 

Sellers of rare coins benefited from elevated spot prices, as bullion-backed numismatics drew competitive offers.  

Wednesday, December 17 

Midweek trading saw the Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, lowering the Fed Funds Rate to 3.50%–3.75% and sparking a surge in precious metals. 

Gold closed at $4,307.87 and $4,345, while silver reached new highs near $66 per ounce before closing at $63.78. 

Platinum and palladium also broke out to multi-year highs, with platinum surpassing $1,900 for the first time since 2008. 

The market’s focus shifted to inflation risks, with the Fed’s dovish policy stance fueling expectations of further cuts into 2026. 

Silver and platinum led the rally, while gold’s uptrend remained intact. 

Bullish sentiment prevailed, as traders and investors positioned for stagflation, and physical demand for bullion coins and bars intensified.  

Thursday, December 18 

Thursday’s session was defined by a hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which confirmed sticky inflation and prompted a decisive breakout in precious metals. 

Gold closed at $4,339.48, up 0.73% for the day, clearing the $4,355 resistance and entering a technical “price discovery” phase. 

Silver soared to $66.33, up 3.84%, maintaining its upward momentum and flagging pattern, with investors eyeing $68 as the next target. 

The October supply crunch in silver continued to reverberate, with global inventories at multi-year lows. 

The Basel III regulatory shift and ongoing de-dollarization by BRICS nations remained in focus. 

Technical analysis suggested further upside, with gold’s next resistance seen at $4,385 and silver’s breakout zone at $64.50 serving as near-term support. 

Friday, December 19 

Friday’s session saw modest profit-taking, with gold closing at $4,334.79 per ounce (down 0.11%), while silver remained strong at $65.56–$66.08, up as much as 0.89%. 

The gold-to-silver ratio tightened to the 65–66 range, emphasizing silver’s dominance. 

Economic data signaled cooling U.S. inflation (CPI at 2.7%) and declining jobless claims, which reinforced expectations for continued Fed rate cuts into 2026. 

Japan’s central bank raised rates, creating some headwinds for metals, but the impact was absorbed as global safe-haven demand persisted. 

The rare coin market was buoyed by ongoing demand for top-tier rarities and CAC-approved material, with premium realizations for well-documented and graded pieces. 

Saturday, December 20

Over the weekend, the momentum continued as gold and silver surged to fresh records, with gold reaching $4,338.25 on Saturday and climbing further to $4,420.02 by early Monday. 

Silver advanced to $67.15 on Saturday and hit $69.18 as the new week began. 

Year to date, gold’s gains approached 70% and silver’s soared to nearly 140%, marking the strongest annual advances since 1979. 

The gold-to-silver ratio dropped as low as 60, a five-year low, reinforcing silver’s outperformance. 

Broader economic factors, such as the Fed’s dovish outlook, Bank of Japan’s rate hike, U.S. military actions, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, continued to support safe-haven demand. 

All four major precious metals set new record or multi-year highs across global currencies, while rare coins outperformed gold in select categories, especially low-mintage and CAC-approved pieces. 

Trading activity was robust, and international demand for both bullion and rare coins remained elevated.  

Sunday, December 21 

Sunday’s trading was characterized by record-breaking price action, with gold peaking at $4,414.21 before closing at $4338.25 and silver trading at $69.06 before closing at $67.17. 

The precious metals rally was fueled by heightened geopolitical risk and ongoing supply-demand imbalances. 

The gold-silver ratio’s sharp compression signaled a favorable environment for silver-heavy holdings. 

Analysts forecast continued upside but cautioned that thinning year-end liquidity and profit-taking could create short-term volatility. 

For rare coin sellers and collectors, the alignment of record bullion prices with numismatic strength presented a compelling environment for evaluation and strategic sales. 

Key Market Takeaways

In summary, the week delivered historic gains for precious metals and affirmed the rare coin market’s resilience. 

Buyers and sellers alike found opportunity in the dynamic interplay of monetary policy, industrial demand, and global uncertainty. 

As year-end approaches, strategic evaluation and timely action are recommended for those considering turning collections into value.

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