Gold exceeded $2,700, silver – at the highs of 2012

Gold and silver prices reached historic highs on Thursday. December gold futures exceeded the $2,700 per ounce mark for the first time, rising to $2,708, and the spot price updated the record at $2,685 per ounce. 

Gold has been rising in price for eight months in a row, having received a new impetus thanks to the recent Fed interest rate cut and China's stimulus measures.

Silver is also showing impressive results, reaching a 12-year high. The spot price of silver rose 2.6% to reach $32,632 per ounce, which is the highest level since 2012. 

Silver has risen in price by 37% this year, becoming one of the most successful commodities. The Fed's incentives and expectations of further rate cuts are contributing to increased demand for both metals.