Gold Holds Near a Seven-Week High as Dollar Weakens; Silver Hits Fresh Record Above $64 After Split Fed Rate Cut
Silver hit a record $64.64 an ounce on Friday before retreating, while gold traded above $4,300 per ounce, near a seven-week high, as the U.S. dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve’s divided rate cut. The Fed lowered its benchmark rate to 3.50%–3.75% amid internal disagreement, fueling bets on further easing. Platinum reached a 14-year peak; palladium also gained.