On Monday, the new record level was reached, and at 5:30 p.m., the price was $4,437 per ounce.
The background is increasing optimism that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue to lower its key interest rate in the coming year.
At the same time, the dollar has weakened against the Swedish krona and is now trading around 9.23 kronor to the dollar. The lowest level for the year was recorded in September, when one dollar cost 9.22 kronor.
