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Gold and silver have added $16 trillion to their combined market capitalization in 2025, according to Bloomberg data. This surge outperforms the S&P 500 by four times for gold and eight times for silver, driven by a weakening US dollar and Federal Reserve rate cuts. Gold up significantly more than S&P 500, marking the metals’ strongest year amid dollar decline. Silver surges 175% with an eight-month winning streak, unseen since 1980. China’s silver exports face new restrictions as Shanghai prices hit $85 per ounce, per market data. Gold and silver add $16 trillion market cap in 2025, crushing stocks and Bitcoin. Discover why dollar weakness and China demand drive this precious metals boom. Stay ahead in 2025 investments. What is the $16 Trillion Increase in Gold and Silver Market Cap in 2025? Gold and silver have collectively gained $16 trillion in market capitalization in 2025, representing their most dramatic yearly appreciation according to Bloomberg data. This explosive growth stems from a 9% year-to-date plunge in the US dollar—its worst performance since 2017—compounded by Federal Reserve rate cuts starting in September. President Donald Trump’s December 12 statement advocating for Fed rates at “1% and maybe lower” further pressured the dollar, propelling safe-haven demand for precious metals. Why is China Tightening Silver Exports as Prices Hit $85 in Shanghai? China is implementing stricter silver export controls for 2026, requiring government licenses for shipments, as Shanghai silver prices reached $85 per ounce—$5 above US spot prices. This follows silver’s 175% yearly gain and 41% monthly surge, its best since December 1979, backed by an eight-month winning streak not seen since 1980. In Q3 2025, the People’s Bank of China reported 118 tonnes purchased, a 39% month-over-month and 55% year-over-year increase. Goldman Sachs estimates China underreports reserves, suggesting actual September buys neared 150 tonnes…

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