Metal prices rise amid events in Venezuela

16:39 - 5.01.2026


January 5, Fineko/abc.az. On the first Monday of the year, the exchange price of silver increased by almost 6%, reaching $75.27 per ounce. Gold rose by 2.33% up to $ 4,430.6 per troy ounce.

ABC.AZ informs that other metals also showed growth: copper added 3.15%, platinum - 4.06%. Analysts attribute the price increase to grown demand for defensive assets amid political tensions in Venezuela.