Gold and silver futures have exploded to record highs in 2025, capping one of the most dramatic rallies in the history of the precious metals market as investors piled into hard assets amid shifting monetary policy, geopolitical turmoil and tightening supply.Gold futures surged past $4,470 an ounce on Monday, up roughly 70% for the year — the metal’s strongest annual performance since 1979, according to market data cited by Bloomberg News.Silver outpaced even gold, soaring more than 130% year-to-date to aro ...