De l'analyste

Le marché des métaux précieux se souviendra d'octobre 2025 comme le mois où l'argent a brièvement repris le devant de la scène, franchissant la barrière psychologique de longue date des 50 dollars l'once, avant de redescendre en dessous de cette marque quelques jours plus tard. Ce qui semblait être une victoire longtemps attendue par les partisans de l'argent s'est transformé en une leçon sur la fragilité de l'élan dans un marché criblé de déficits structurels, de goulets d'étranglement au niveau de l'offre et d'incertitudes géopolitiques et économiques croissantes.

Il se passe quelque chose d'extraordinaire dans la finance mondiale, et c'est écrit dans l'or. En 2025, l'or a pulvérisé tous les records historiques, le prix au comptant s'envolant au-delà de 4 200 dollars l'once et, selon la "Société Générale", se dirigeant potentiellement vers 5 000 d'ici la fin de 2026.

En 2025, la Chine est en train de remodeler discrètement mais résolument le paysage mondial de l'or. Alors que le prix des lingots dépasse les 3 700 dollars l'once et que les tensions géopolitiques s'intensifient, la Banque populaire de Chine (PBOC) met en œuvre une série de mesures stratégiques destinées à renforcer la position du pays en tant que plaque tournante…

Fort Knox has long stood as a symbol of American financial strength and security. Officially, it houses 147.3 million ounces (approximately 8,133.46 metric tons) of gold, making it one of the largest gold reserves in the world. But recent calls for an audit of these reserves…

Gold has reclaimed its place as the ultimate safe-haven asset, with demand from both institutional and retail investors driving prices to unprecedented highs. The precious metal recently hit a new all-time record of 2,942 dollars per troy ounce in Asian trading, reflecting an 11.2% increase since the start of 2025.

Gold has firmly established itself as the best-performing asset of the “Trump trade” era, rising faster than equities, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies. Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, the precious metal has surged more than 7%, reaching a new record of 2,942 dollars per troy ounce not so far ago.

Over the past year, gold has experienced an exceptional rally, with prices surging nearly 30% since January 2024. As of early February 2025, the precious metal is trading at 2,873 dollars per ounce, surpassing its previous record from October, when it peaked at 2,788 dollars per ounce.

The global gold market is experiencing an extraordinary surge in demand, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and central bank diversification strategies.

The global gold market experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, with demand reaching record highs across multiple sectors. Total gold demand, including over-the-counter (OTC) investments, increased by 1% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, bringing the annual total to an all-time high of 4,974 metric tons. This surge was fueled primarily by central banks and investors who continued to view gold as a strategic asset in an environment of economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and shifting monetary policies.

As 2025 unfolds, investors are navigating a landscape shaped by heightened geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and shifting economic policies, particularly in the United States. Against this backdrop, gold and silver have reemerged as critical safe-haven assets, offering stability in uncertain times. While equities continue to deliver strong returns in certain markets, precious metals…