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Gold and silver price today, Dec. 22 forecast: Is silver showing more leverage than gold after outperforming by nearly 75%?

Gold and silver prices rally sharply on December 22 as gold breaks above $4,400 again. Silver trades near $69, posting one of its strongest sessions of 2025. Fed rate cut expectations fuel the move. Debt monetization fears grow. Geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand. Industrial silver shortages intensify. Some forecasts suggest gold could approach or exceed $5,000 per ounce by late 2026. For silver, expectations are also strong but more varied. Some market watchers project silver moving toward $80 per ounce.