Gold will be the most important metal of the year, according to an analysis by BMO Capital Markets, which also estimated that silver will be second. Encouraging data for projects in Argentina and other countries in the region.
In the middle of a global economic scenario marked by volatility and uncertainty, gold emerges as the undisputed protagonist by 2025. International markets, attentive to geopolitical swings and monetary transformations, anticipate an exceptional year for the precious metal, which could reach unprecedented prices.
The most recent analyzes by firms specialized in commodity markets reveal a sustained upward trend, supported by structural factors that go beyond traditional speculative demand. The confluence of macroeconomic variables, added to the growing tension in international trade, profiles gold as the strategic asset par excellence.
The Technical projections place the price of the metal at historical levels, with estimates that exceed $2,700 per ounce. This panorama responds to a combination of factors: the search for safe havens in the face of monetary instability, the resurgence of protectionist policies in the main economies and the reconfiguration of the world economic order.
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The phenomenon is particularly relevant for Latin America, a region that houses important gold reserves.. The new market dynamics will not only impact traditional export economies, but could reactivate mining projects that had been put on hold due to profitability issues.
At the geopolitical level, the struggle between economic powers has triggered a process of diversification of reserves by central banksincreasing institutional demand for the metal. This behavior, far from being temporary, reflects a structural tendency towards the search for assets that are not dependent on the traditional financial system.
The Asian market, traditionally a robust consumer of gold, is showing signs of strengthening demand. Analysts predict that monetary policies in the region, especially in China, could intensify appetite for the precious metal as a value preservation instrument.
In parallel, silver maintains its position as the second most promising metaldriven by a dual demand: its role as a precious metal and its growing importance in the technology and renewable energy industries. Experts anticipate positive behavior, although more moderate than that of gold.
Digital transformation and global energy transition continue to support industrial demand for silver, consolidating its profile as a strategic metal in the medium and long term. However, its exposure to fluctuations in the industrial sector makes it more vulnerable to economic cycles.
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For the mining economies of the region, these perspectives represent a significant opportunity for sectoral strengthening. Gold projects under development could benefit from a favorable price environment, stimulating investment in exploration and development of new deposits.
However, the Analysts warn of need to maintain cautious approach. The volatility inherent in commodity markets, added to the geopolitical factors at play, requires prudent management of expectations and solid strategic planning by sector players.
VALENTINA DELGADILLO ABELLO
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