Precious Metals Skyrocket as Gold Hits Record High – Fed Cuts & Global Tensions Fuel Rally
Gold hit a record above $3,790 an ounce this week, fueled by safe-haven demand and expectations of U.S. rate cuts. Silver surged to nearly $44, its highest since 2011, up almost 50% year-to-date. Platinum climbed 5% to a 10-year high near $1,480, while palladium rose but stayed well below its 2021 peak. Geopolitical tensions and Fed policy remain in focus.