Gold price above $5,500 and silver near $120 — what’s behind the record rush
Gold hit a record $5,591.61 an ounce Thursday, with silver reaching $119.34, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical and economic tensions. Banks raised price forecasts but warned of risks of sharp reversals. President Trump announced new tariffs on South Korean imports, and the U.S. faces a funding deadline. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, citing persistent inflation above target.