NYSE:WPM 26 September 2025

Precious Metals Boom: Gold Nears Record High, Silver Hits 14-Year Peak as Fed Pivot and Tariff Shocks Spark Rally

Gold hovered near $3,750/oz Friday after hitting a record $3,790 earlier in the week, up over 40% in 2025. Silver surged above $45/oz for the first time since 2011, gaining 55% year-to-date. U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump fueled safe-haven flows. Platinum and palladium also climbed, while gold ETF inflows hit records in September.

26 September 2025

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European Markets Edge Lower as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Prices and Market Nervousness
March 20, 2026, 4:34 PM EDT. European stocks are set to close the week lower amid sustained tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil rose 0.5% to $108.17 while WTI crude increased 0.3% to $94.93 as concerns linger over Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly with USD/JPY up 0.5%, and the euro weakened by 0.2% amid speculation of ECB rate hikes. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3%, reflecting growing investor caution despite a late Wall Street rebound. Bond yields climbed, with the 10-year UK gilt reaching a 15-year high of 4.93% and U.S. Treasuries up to 4.30%. Gold edged up 0.3%, while silver dropped 1%, showing mixed reactions in precious metals. Markets remain on edge, bracing for more volatility as geopolitical risks persist.