Research Article

INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS

Volume: 10 Number: 2 December 12, 2025
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INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS

Abstract

Price movements in financial markets are shaped not only by fundamental economic indicators but also by investor behavior, risk perception, and global developments. Accordingly, the aim of this study is to empirically examine speculative price movements in precious metals during the post-COVID-19 period. Based on the results obtained from the application of RTADF, SADF, and GSADF tests, no statistically significant bubble formation was detected in gold, silver, platinum, or palladium over the period 05.05.2023–15.04.2025. Although no statistically significant evidence of bubbles was found, graphical trends suggest that gold may be more sensitive to behavioral reactions of investors, while silver appears to exhibit a more stable pattern. Overall, the findings indicate that speculative bubbles were absent in precious metals during the analyzed period; however, given the inherent volatility of these markets, the potential for future speculative fluctuations cannot be ruled out. Therefore, incorporating both behavioral factors and macroeconomic indicators into investment decisions is of critical importance for investors.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 12, 2025

Submission Date

June 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 15, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Alptürk, Y. (2025). INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS. Journal of Research in Business, 10(2), 404-425. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1724820
AMA
1.Alptürk Y. INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS. JRB. 2025;10(2):404-425. doi:10.54452/jrb.1724820
Chicago
Alptürk, Yaşar. 2025. “INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS”. Journal of Research in Business 10 (2): 404-25. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1724820.
EndNote
Alptürk Y (December 1, 2025) INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS. Journal of Research in Business 10 2 404–425.
IEEE
[1]Y. Alptürk, “INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS”, JRB, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 404–425, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.54452/jrb.1724820.
ISNAD
Alptürk, Yaşar. “INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS”. Journal of Research in Business 10/2 (December 1, 2025): 404-425. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1724820.
JAMA
1.Alptürk Y. INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS. JRB. 2025;10:404–425.
MLA
Alptürk, Yaşar. “INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS”. Journal of Research in Business, vol. 10, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 404-25, doi:10.54452/jrb.1724820.
Vancouver
1.Yaşar Alptürk. INVESTIGATION OF SPECULATIVE PRICE MOVEMENTS IN PRECIOUS METALS. JRB. 2025 Dec. 1;10(2):404-25. doi:10.54452/jrb.1724820