Silver sets record at $69.6/oz on December 19, 2025; weekly gain 8.1%

On December 19, 2025, silver reached a record $69.6/oz, rising 2.3% intraday and securing an 8.1% weekly advance after touching $67.20 earlier. Gold climbed to $4,346.69/oz, with futures at $4,380, while softer inflation and a weaker labor report bolstered rate‑cut hopes. U.S. equities rose, led by Oracle’s 8% jump tied to a planned TikTok U.S. venture.