Precious metals kick off 2026 with strong gains

London, Jan. 2 (SANA) Precious metals opened the new year on a positive note, with gold rebounding from a two-week low and other metals recovering part of last weeks losses. Despite recent volatility, the sector posted record annual gains in 2025.

Spot goldrose 0.8% to $4,346.69 per ounce, bouncing back after hitting a two-week trough on Wednesday. The metal had reached an all-time high of $4,549.71 on December 2