Why the scorching-hot rally in metal markets could soon stumble

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• Analysts think the rally in gold, silver, and copper could soon sputter.
• Precious and industrial metals were up big in 2025, with silver up 150%.
• But some metals are showing signs of being overbought, and investor excitement is expected to fade.

The searing run-up in precious metals might be capped this year.

After a wild rally in precious and industrial metals in 2025, forecasters think investors' voracious appetite for gold...