Gold set for best year in nearly half a century, silver heads for largest annual gain
Dec 31 – Gold and silver both traded lower on Wednesday, but were on track for unprecedented milestones as the year approaches its close, while other precious metals also made impressive gains. * Spot gold was down 0.3% at $4,334.20 per ounce as of 0032 GMT, after hitting a record high of $4,549.71 on Friday….

