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The last time gold and silver shed this much value was in late March, when gold hit a low around $4,400 and silver fell to as low as $67. Analysts blamed that price crash on mixed signals about Iran peace talks from both Iranian and American leadership.
Gold and silver remain under pressure ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, with both metals trapped in tight ranges as traders wait for a breakout confirmation.
Rising inflation pressures due to the ongoing war in Iran mean investors will have to wait a little longer for gold to break out of its current consolidation phase, according to Carsten Fritsch, commodity analyst at Commerzbank.
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, as a softer U.S. dollar, weaker crude oil and mixed U.S. equity futures framed the final session before the May employment report.
As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks and oil flows gradually normalize, gold faced strong selling pressure under $4,500 while silver slipped to $73.34. Strong central bank demand and silver's industrial shortages provide longer-term resilience.
Precious metals are under strong pressure as traders bet on hawkish central banks.
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to technical breakdowns. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $74.80.
Gold and silver remain under pressure as oil-driven inflation, Fed rate fears, and U.S. jobs data shape the next move in precious metals.
Spot gold prices are near steady and spot silver prices are lower after the close Tuesday, as a stronger U.S. dollar and firmer crude oil offset support from lower Treasury yields.
Gold markets moved away from session highs as traders focused on stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields.
The growing energy crisis due to the ongoing war in Iran is driving renewed interest in alternative energy, including solar power, which should provide some support for silver this year.
Silver is moving out of the United States and into tighter overseas markets, even as futures prices react to geopolitical headlines, according to Josh Phair, CEO of Scottsdale Mint and The Wyoming Reserve.Speaking with Kitco News on May 27 as gold traded near $4,400 an ounce and silver fell more than 3%, Phair said the physical market was showing a different picture than the day's price action.
Gold and silver prices are trapped in the range established earlier in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while high prices and new import duties are impacting key areas of the Asian market, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts noted that gold prices continue to be dominated by shifting Iran-U.S. negotiations.
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to macro and technical signals. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $75.58.
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are lower after the close Friday, as a sharp monthly drop in crude oil reduced inflation pressure while a firmer U.S. dollar kept silver under pressure.
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are slightly lower in early U.S. trading Friday, as lower crude oil prices and easing Treasury yields supported bullion while silver remained capped below near-term moving-average resistance.
Entrata, the property-management-software company backed by private-equity firm Silver Lake, filed for an initial public offering.
Entrata, a property management software company backed by private equity firm Silver Lake, filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Thursday.
Silver's breakneck rally of over 140% last year is now deterring buyers in various industries, said UBS. Its use in a wide range of industrial purposes means it is more sensitive to the economic cycle than gold.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league will use AI to automate a category of calls such as out-of-bounds decisions to speed up games and reduce disputes over possession.
Gold remains the anchor of the new commodity cycle, and the yellow metal's secular bull market is still intact despite the recent volatility in precious metals, according to Doug Moglia, macro and market strategist at Rockefeller Global Investment Management.
The silver market continues to struggle, with prices stuck below $75 an ounce, and although prices could move higher by year-end, one bank is warning investors that the precious metal faces some headwinds due to shifting industrial demand.
Spot gold prices are lower and spot silver prices are modestly lower after the close Tuesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed Middle East uncertainty kept bullion under pressure while U.S. equities advanced to record highs. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,507.40 an ounce, down 1.38%, while spot silver was trading near $76.975, down 1.41% on the session.
Although gold and silver are stuck in neutral as rising inflation fears cool investor interest, the current price action doesn't take away from the unprecedented demand for bullion, as the British Royal Mint reported record demand early in the year.
Precious metals are continuing to be impacted by rising inflation and shifting rate expectations, while both gold and silver demand are being reshaped by India's new import tariff regime, according to precious metals analysts at Heraeus.In their latest update, the analysts noted that both U.S. consumer and producer prices continued to rise last month, while the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index is also expected to climb further above the Fed's 2% target.
Precious metals markets moved lower as U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes despite ceasefire.
Spot gold prices are down and spot silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed oil volatility offset support from lower Treasury yields.
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices outperformed in late Monday trading, as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury-yield expectations and a sharp drop in crude oil prices supported precious metals.
Silver and platinum markets gained strong upside momentum in today's trading session.
The impacts of the recent changes to India's precious metals import policies continue to play out, with bullion banks, investors, ETFs and jewelers all working to navigate the new regime. Now, the country's mining industry is speaking out, arguing that the world's second-largest gold and silver market must become more than just an importer.
Spot gold prices are up and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early Monday trading, as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury-yield expectations and a sharp drop in crude oil prices supported precious metals.
As the US-Iran ceasefire remains intact beyond six weeks, gold and silver show mixed technical signals. Gold finds support at $4,561 with mild positive divergence while silver breaks higher targeting $78.81.
The Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF aims to outperform silver price returns while generating high monthly income, but sustainability is questioned amid shifting market dynamics. KSLV employs a synthetic options-based strategy, primarily using leveraged long calls and short puts on silver ETPs, with most distributions funded by return of capital. Recent silver repricing post-Iran conflict and rising long-term yields challenge KSLV's ability to maintain high distributions versus covered call peers like SLVO.
Gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) prices rose on Monday due to weakness in the U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury yields. This weakness stems from the drop in oil prices due to easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold and silver rose in early trade on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal to end the conflict.
Gold and silver continue to do what they do best: frustrate traders, as the precious metals have become significantly more nuanced within their broader consolidation pattern.
Spot gold prices were lower and spot silver prices were also under pressure in late afternoon trading on Friday, as firm Treasury yields, a stronger dollar tone and hawkish Fed inflation language offset residual safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran talks
Gold and silver are managing to hold key near-term support levels ahead of the weekend, and while the precious metals remain stuck in relatively neutral territory, some analysts have said that the volatility in bond markets this past week could be a sign of shifting fears in the marketplace.
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Friday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and elevated oil prices offset safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran talks.
Spot gold prices are near steady and spot silver prices are higher after the close Thursday, as lower crude oil prices and easing Treasury yields offset a firmer U.S. dollar.
While short-term headwinds from the Iran war continue to cap precious metals prices, most analysts see the same supportive backdrop for gold and silver that drove them to record highs in early 2026. But the latest uncertainty in precious metals markets is being driven by the sudden changes to import policies in the world's second-largest gold and silver market.
The stable US-Iran ceasefire has reduced safe-haven demand, allowing gold and silver to react to hot inflation data. Gold tests $4,531 channel floor with bullish divergence while silver holds $75.33 with neutral-to-bearish structure.
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as Treasury yields eased from recent peaks and oil prices pulled back despite unresolved U.S.-Iran risk around the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold and silver remain under pressure as rising Treasury yields, a stronger U.S. dollar and inflation fears weigh on demand, while key support zones in both metals decide the next move.
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as rising Treasury yields, a firmer U.S. dollar and persistent oil-linked inflation concerns offset safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
Silver prices remain stuck in a frustrating consolidation pattern below $80 an ounce; however, the precious metal could be poised to benefit from a broad rotation out of overvalued technology stocks and into hard assets as mounting geopolitical and economic risks fuel inflation and undermine confidence in traditional financial markets, according to one fund manager.
Despite Iran war headwinds, gold prices are still on track to reach a fresh all-time high of $5,800 per ounce before year-end, while silver's supply deficit and dual demand make it the better medium-term bet, according to Nicky Shiels, head of research and metals strategy at MKS PAMP.
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U.S. dollar's pullback provided support to gold markets.
Silver extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Monday, with XAG/USD trading around $74.20 per troy ounce during Asian hours. Investors reacted to India's surprise restrictions on silver imports, rising expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike and weaker investment demand projections from UBS.
Inflation pressure, rising Treasury yields, and uncertain U.S.-China trade signals keep markets volatile as investors assess the outlook for the U.S. dollar, gold, silver, U.S. stocks, Nvidia, Tesla, and Boeing.
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Silver approached the $90 mark on Wednesday—a level it has not hit in more than two months—closing at $89.17 that day. The price of the metal surged largely because of increasing investor optimism in silver, Bloomberg reported, as well as other factors including President Donald Trump's visit to China.
Hotter US CPI and the Trump-Xi summit weighed on precious metals as the ceasefire holds. Gold printed a decisive breakdown below $4,600 with RSI under 40 while silver broke its ascending channel targeting $76.15.
Articles by Kitco NewsWire were generated by Kitco's AI-assisted reporting workflow and reviewed by Kitco News editorial staff, with every claim independently verified before publication.
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
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