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Precious Metals 23 March 2026 - 15 June 2026

Gold Price Near $4,830 Faces Monday Test After Hormuz Reversal Revives Safe-Haven Risk

Gold Watch: $4,500 Level in Focus for Next Move

Gold ended Friday at $4,508.50 an ounce, down 0.74% for the day and logging a second weekly drop as renewed Fed rate-hike bets and oil-driven inflation fears weighed on prices. Spot silver fell 1.52%, platinum 2.49%, and palladium 2.98%. U.S. markets face a holiday-shortened week ahead, with Memorial Day closures on Monday. Physical demand in India and China remained weak amid Fed anxiety and a strong dollar.
23 May 2026
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Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold’s $4,700 Test: Iran Standoff and Hot Inflation Put Bullion on the Back Foot

Gold dropped 0.8% to $4,696.07 an ounce in London on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as a stronger dollar, rising oil prices, and higher-than-expected U.S. inflation weighed on demand. U.S. CPI rose 0.6% in April and 3.8% year-on-year, the largest annual increase since May 2023. Silver, platinum, and palladium also fell. President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on “life support.”
12 May 2026
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What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

What Influences the Price of Gold? 9 Forces That Can Make Gold Explode — or Drop When Everyone Expects a Rally

Gold broke above $4,000 in late 2025, buoyed by Federal Reserve policy signals, a weaker dollar, and political uncertainty, according to LBMA. The metal’s price remains sensitive to U.S. interest rates, currency moves, and central bank actions. Inflation can lift gold, but rate hikes in response often weigh it down. In April 2026, gold slipped as inflation fears and central bank decisions dominated trading.
28 April 2026
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Silver ETF Showdown: Lower-Fee SIVR Challenges BlackRock’s SLV as Silver Miners Outrun Gold

Silver ETF Showdown: Lower-Fee SIVR Challenges BlackRock’s SLV as Silver Miners Outrun Gold

Silver hit a record $121.64 an ounce on Jan. 29 before dropping to about $75, with analysts forecasting an average of $78 in 2026. BlackRock’s SLV posted a 112.40% one-year return with $36.45 billion in assets and a 0.50% fee, while abrdn’s SIVR returned 112.79% with $4.97 billion in assets and a 0.30% fee. The physical silver market remains in deficit for a sixth year.
27 April 2026
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Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold Price Forecast: Fed Signal, Iran Talks Put $4,700 Bullion Level Back in Play

Gold steadied near $4,715 an ounce Monday, with traders watching U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. Oil prices above $100 a barrel have fueled inflation fears, complicating gold’s outlook as higher rates could weigh on non-yielding assets. Brent crude rose to $106.68. Iran reportedly sent the U.S. a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz, but markets remained cautious.
27 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold Price Today Near $4,784 as Weaker Dollar Keeps Bullion on Track for Fourth Weekly Gain

Gold hovered near $4,784 an ounce Friday, set for a fourth weekly gain despite easing 0.1% by 0815 GMT. A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and possible U.S.-Iran talks kept investors watching for diplomatic progress. Indian gold imports stalled as banks await new government authorization, leaving over 5 tons stuck at customs. Spot silver rose 0.7% to $78.97, platinum held steady, and palladium slipped 0.1%.
17 April 2026
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Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)

Silver Price Today Slips Near $79 as New Deficit Warning Keeps Market Tight (Reuters)

Spot silver slipped 0.2% to $79.40 per ounce on Wednesday, holding near Tuesday’s close after a sharp rally. The Silver Institute projects a sixth consecutive global deficit in 2026, with stocks drawn down by 762 million ounces since 2021. Lease rates in London have mostly normalized, but analysts warn of ongoing liquidity risks. Gold fell 0.9%, platinum gained 0.8%, and palladium dropped 1.1%.
15 April 2026
Silver Price Today Jumps Above $79 as Dollar Slides, Iran Talk Hopes Lift Metals

Silver Price Today Jumps Above $79 as Dollar Slides, Iran Talk Hopes Lift Metals

Spot silver surged 5.2% to $79.48 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices fell amid hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. The U.S. Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March, less than expected, easing some inflation concerns. Gold rose 2% to $4,831.78, while platinum and palladium also gained. Traders see about a one-in-three chance of a Fed rate cut this year.
14 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold steadied near $4,670 an ounce Monday after an early drop, as traders watched President Trump’s Tuesday deadline for Iran to make a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold was little changed at $4,669.27 by 11:22 a.m. ET, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,694.50. Wells Fargo and Citigroup both pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire as talks continued.
6 April 2026
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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Jumps 6.7% as Dollar Softens, but March Losses Still Bite

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Jumps 6.7% as Dollar Softens, but March Losses Still Bite

Spot silver jumped 6.7% to $74.64 an ounce Tuesday as the dollar weakened and traders reacted to signs the Iran conflict may not escalate. The metal remains down 20.4% for March. Germany said it will reduce silver content in collector coins after recent price swings. The Silver Institute projects a sixth consecutive annual supply deficit despite rising mine output.
31 March 2026
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Goldman Sachs Keeps $5,400 Gold Price Target After Gold’s Worst Month Since 2008

Goldman Sachs Keeps $5,400 Gold Price Target After Gold’s Worst Month Since 2008

Gold rose 1.1% to $4,559.46 an ounce Tuesday but remains down over 13% for March, its steepest monthly drop since 2008. Goldman Sachs maintained its $5,400 end-2026 target, while HSBC and Commerzbank were less bullish. Central-bank gold buying slowed in January, according to the World Gold Council. Analysts cited high oil prices, a strong dollar, and fading Fed cut hopes as risks.
31 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Reclaims $70 as Haven Demand Returns and Germany Cuts Coin Content

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Reclaims $70 as Haven Demand Returns and Germany Cuts Coin Content

Spot silver rose 1% to $70.27 an ounce Monday as investors sought safety amid ongoing Middle East conflict. Germany announced a 46% cut in silver content for its 35-euro collector coin due to price swings. Gold climbed 0.6% to $4,518.57, with platinum and palladium also higher. Traders are watching U.S. economic data and Fed policy as rate expectations shift.
30 March 2026
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Silver Price This Week: Metal Ends Near $70 After Whipsaw Trade on Oil, Dollar and Fed Fears

Silver Price This Week: Metal Ends Near $70 After Whipsaw Trade on Oil, Dollar and Fed Fears

Spot silver closed Friday at $69.54 an ounce, up 2.2% on the day but nearly flat for the week after sharp swings between $67.71 and $72.41. The metal remains about 43% below its January record high of $121.60. Investors are watching U.S. payroll data due April 3 and Middle East tensions for further direction. The Silver Institute forecasts a sixth consecutive annual market deficit.
28 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Why Silver Is Stuck Near $70 Despite Middle East Tension

Silver Price Today: Why Silver Is Stuck Near $70 Despite Middle East Tension

Spot silver rose 1.1% to $69.86 an ounce by 11 a.m. ET Tuesday, holding near $70 as investors tracked Middle East tensions and interest rate risks. Brent crude jumped 4.2% to $104.13 a barrel. Analysts cited volatility driven by shifting war outlooks and rate expectations, with silver’s industrial demand amplifying swings. The Silver Institute forecasts a sixth consecutive annual supply deficit in 2026.
24 March 2026
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Silver Price Today Slips Toward $66 as Rate Fears Outweigh Safe-Haven Demand

Silver Price Today Slips Toward $66 as Rate Fears Outweigh Safe-Haven Demand

Spot silver fell 3.4% to $66.80 an ounce Tuesday, erasing Monday’s rebound as traders bet energy shocks will keep interest rates high. The metal is down nearly 18% from a month earlier, with selling spreading across gold, platinum, and palladium. Oil neared $100 a barrel and Treasury yields rose after relief from delayed U.S. strikes on Iran faded. Silver broke below its 100-day moving average last week for the first time since April 2025.
24 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Costco Stock Price Prediction: Buy Rating with $1,047 Target and 10% Upside
    June 24, 2026, 12:54 PM EDT. Costco (NASDAQ:COST) receives a BUY rating with a price target of $1,047, suggesting a 10% upside from current levels around $951.35. The membership model remains strong, boasting 82 million paid members and 92% U.S. renewal rates, supporting bullish projections up to $1,141, implying nearly 20% total return. Recent Q3 FY26 results beat expectations, showing EPS of $4.93 and revenue of $70.53 billion with a 9.8% comparable sales increase. Risks include a high trailing P/E ratio of 48, PEG ratio of 4.644, tariff exposure, and inflationary pressures. The bear case estimates price near $960, flat from current. Overall, confidence in upside is high at 90%, backed by ongoing expansion and e-commerce growth of 37%.
Affirm stock climbs as Prime Day lifts pay-later outlook

Affirm stock climbs as Prime Day lifts pay-later outlook

24 June 2026
Affirm jumped 9.9% to $78.95 after Amazon Prime Day’s first-day U.S. online sales hit $8.3 billion, topping forecasts, with buy now, pay later expected to finance $2.04 billion of Prime Day purchases—up 5.5% from last year and 7.8% of total sales—giving investors a real-time test of Affirm’s demand as shoppers increasingly opt to split payments.
Hertz warns on Q2 earnings, stock drops as used-car slump weighs

Hertz warns on Q2 earnings, stock drops as used-car slump weighs

24 June 2026
Hertz shares plunged nearly 28% to $3.62 after the company warned Q2 core profit will hit the low end of guidance due to steep used-car sale losses, pushing vehicle depreciation to about $300 per unit per month; Hertz also announced $300 million in PIK notes and a $100 million share-lending deal, with the stock on track for its worst one-day drop and lowest close since April 2025.
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