Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever

The recent surge in gold and silver prices to record highs will make the medals awarded at the 2026 Winter Olympics the most expensive in history.

The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin on Friday and the value of the gold and silver medals that will be awarded to the winners and runners-up, respectively, have risen with the price of the precious metals.

The spot price of gold has risen over 70% in the last year, trading around $4,950 per ounce on Friday. In that timeframe...