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Precious Metals 24 March 2026 - 12 July 2026

Gold, silver extend historic plunge as margin calls spread after Trump’s Fed pick

Gold, Silver Week Ahead: Why a Hormuz Shock May Hurt Bullion Before It Helps

With bullion markets closed for the weekend, gold and silver are set to reopen in Asian trade on Monday into a fresh escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. But the first response may again be higher oil and rate expectations rather than a clean safe-haven bid: Iran said the waterway was closed, while U.S. Central Command said traffic was flowing after heavy strikes on Sunday.
12 July 2026
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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 held close to $4,500 an ounce heading into the weekend, logging a second week of losses. Oil-fueled inflation concerns and rising Federal Reserve rate-hike bets offset some safe-haven demand for bullion. StoneX’s Rhona O’Connell said investors are “fixed upon Hormuz,” tying risks around the Strait of Hormuz to supply chain fears, inflation and chances for higher rates.
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 off a three-week peak Tuesday, easing to about $4,700 an ounce. The dollar strengthened, oil prices climbed, and a stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation report dented appetite for bullion. Earlier in the session, prices had benefited from uncertainty over the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but the rally fizzled as traders held onto bets that the Federal Reserve could keep policy tight.
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 isn’t just another metal; it trades like a hybrid—commodity, currency, risk barometer, and hedge against political chaos. It’s never as straightforward as just “supply and demand,” though those forces still count. Ask what really drives gold, and there’s always a tangle of answers. Take late 2025: gold surged above $4,000, marking the first time it held that level through the year’s close. Factors? Dollar softness, Fed chatter, and jittery politics all played their part, according to LBMA.
28 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 hovered just under $4,670 an ounce on Monday, clawing back after slipping earlier. Traders are eyeing President Donald Trump’s final Tuesday deadline for Iran to strike a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, even as they scale back expectations for U.S. rate cuts. By 11:22 a.m. ET, spot gold was flat at $4,669.27, following a 1% drop earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures tacked on 0.3% to $4,694.50.
6 April 2026
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