Gold Price Breaks $5,000 as Silver Holds Above $100: What’s Fueling the Precious-Metal Surge
Gold broke above $5,000 an ounce for the first time on Monday, with spot prices rising 0.85% to $5,024.95 and U.S. futures at $5,024.60. Silver reached $104.72 an ounce, while platinum held at $2,767 and palladium at $2,013.50. The surge followed market turmoil tied to tensions involving Greenland and Iran. Analysts warned of possible sharp sell-offs after the rapid gains.