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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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Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Slides Below $62 as Oil Shock, Rate Bets Hit Precious Metals

Silver Price Today: Spot Silver Slides Below $62 as Oil Shock, Rate Bets Hit Precious Metals

Spot silver plunged 8.9% to $61.76 an ounce by 0633 GMT Monday, halving its value since January’s record. Investors cut precious metals exposure as oil stayed above $110, the dollar strengthened, and U.S. rate expectations shifted toward a possible hike. Gold dropped 5.8% to $4,226.16, its ninth straight loss. Silver’s price neared the $60–$70 range analysts flagged as more stable after January’s surge.
23 March 2026
Gold Price Today Falls 5% as Bullion Hits 2026 Low on Rate-Hike Bets

Gold Price Today Falls 5% as Bullion Hits 2026 Low on Rate-Hike Bets

Spot gold plunged 5.8% to $4,226.16 an ounce by early Monday, its lowest level of 2026, while U.S. April futures dropped 7.5%. Bullion has fallen for nine straight sessions and is down over 20% from its January record. Silver, platinum, and palladium also posted sharp declines as investors cut exposure across precious metals. The dollar rose and oil stayed above $110 a barrel amid the Strait of Hormuz closure.
23 March 2026
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Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver Price Today Slides Near $69 as Fed Hike Bets Bite, Silver Stocks Sink

Silver prices dropped 4.8% to $69.39 an ounce by early Friday afternoon, heading for a weekly loss as the dollar and Treasury yields climbed after news of increased U.S. troop deployments to the Middle East. Gold, platinum, and palladium also fell. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.372%. Toronto’s materials sector lost 2.9%, with Endeavour Silver shares down over 4%.
20 March 2026
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Silver Price Today: Silver Slides to One-Month Low as Fed Holds Rates, Silver Stocks Drop

Silver Price Today: Silver Slides to One-Month Low as Fed Holds Rates, Silver Stocks Drop

Silver dropped about 3% to $76.85 an ounce in New York on Wednesday, nearing a one-month low as a stronger dollar and persistent U.S. inflation pressured metals. Shares of Pan American Silver fell 6%, First Majestic Silver lost 5%, and Wheaton Precious Metals dropped 4.5%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled only one cut for 2026. Toronto’s materials index slid 4.5% as gold and silver prices declined.
18 March 2026
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