On July 1st, gold rose by more than 25% over the past six months. As gold reached a historic high in the second quarter, gold prices in the first half of 2025 recorded the best performance since the second half of 2007. By the end of the first quarter on June 30th, gold had increased by 5.5%.
Analysts say that after reaching a historic high, gold prices are currently consolidating around $3,300 per ounce. Rhona O'Connell from StoneX stated in a report: "The easing of tensions in the Middle East and the signing of trade agreements have reduced tensions, which is unfavorable for gold but could potentially help silver."(Jindian)
