Mumbai, Dec. 27 -- After a two-year run of stellar gains, US traders are signalling far more modest returns for gold and silver in 2026, possibly driven by lower central bank purchases, a stronger dollar, and moderating safe-haven demand, according to experts.

Analysts and financial planners are warning domestic investors to brace for bouts of volatility next year, with corrections in silver likely to be sharper, even though expectations could shift with changes in global macro conditions-such as interest rate moves or rising economic uncertainty.













Trader bets on Comex, the world's most diverse derivatives marketplace, show they expect the most liquid gold futures contract to rise 3.4% and silver 3% by December 2026 from Wedn...