Gold Silver price prediction: Gold is world’s most valuable assets, Silver chases Nvidia’s market cap. What to expect in 2026?

Gold and silver prices predictions for the next year is out. Gold and silver prices are likely to maintain their upward momentum in 2026, driven by prospects of global rate cuts, safe-haven appeal and firm industrial demand, however, traders may turn cautious as the pace of gains may moderate after an exceptional 2025, analysts said. Silver has surged to become one of the most valuable assets in the world, overtaking tech giants Apple Inc and Alphabet in market capitalisation and moving closer to surpassing NVIDIA Corporation to claim the second spot after gold. According to data from companiesmarketcap.com, silver’s market capitalisation has risen to $4.220 trillion. This places it just 8.1 per cent behind NVIDIA, which currently stands at $4.592 trillion. Gold continues to remain far ahead as the world’s most valued asset, with a market capitalisation of $31.598 trillion as of December 26.

Gold Price Prediction

“On the technical front, after a staggering rally of 2025, we don’t expect similar returns in 2026. But the current moment may push up prices towards USD 5,000-5,200 and Rs 1,50,000-1,55,000 on the MCX in 2026,” Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG, Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said.
He added that underlying factors for the rally such as monetary policy easing, de-dollarisation, and global trade tensions will continue to dominate in 2026.

In the international markets, gold prices climbed by USD 165.4, or 3.77 per cent, during the past week. It had touched a lifetime high of USD 4,584 per ounce on the Comex, ending the holiday-shortened week with strong gains.

Silver Price Prediction

On the Comex, silver prices gained USD 9.71, or 14.4 per cent in the past week, touching a lifetime high of USD 79.70 per ounce in overseas trade.Analysts said silver prices may move higher USD 80-85 per ounce globally, due to global supplies constraints. Analysts added that the precious metal are poised to stay firm in 2026, with rate cuts, global trade tensions and industrial demand keeping bullion prices in focus.

FAQs

Q1. What to expect of silver prices?

A1. Analysts said silver prices may move higher USD 80-85 per ounce globally, due to global supplies constraints.

Q2. What are current gold prices?

A2. In the international markets, gold prices climbed by USD 165.4, or 3.77 per cent, during the past week. It had touched a lifetime high of USD 4,584 per ounce on the Comex, ending the holiday-shortened week with strong gains.