[Spot Gold Rises to $4,540 per Ounce, Significant Gains in Palladium and Platinum] On December 26, spot gold rose to $4,540 per ounce, with a daily increase of 1.35%. Spot palladium surpassed $1,900 per ounce, with a daily increase of over 12%. Spot platinum continued its upward trend, with a daily increase of over 10%, reaching a record high of $2,452.95 per ounce.