Stocks pull lower at end of record year for marketsListen to this articleGold set multiple record highs in 2025, boosted by the weaker dollar. Across the globe, stock markets struck record highs and enjoyed double-digit gains in 2025, thanks in large part to interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve following drops in inflation. The price of gold, seen as a safe haven investment, scored multiple record highs this year. The precious metal has benefitted from weakness to the dollar caused by the Fed's rate cuts and economic growth concerns triggered by President Donald Trump's tariffs war. On Wednesday, the price of silver slid further having struck record highs in December.

Source: Bangkok Post December 31, 2025 22:13 UTC