Gold poised for fourth weekly loss as hawkish Fed bets buoy dollar
Gold is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly decline as rising U.S. rate-hike bets strengthen the dollar, pressuring the metal's price. A fragile U.S.-Iran agreement and a Strait of Hormuz incident add geopolitical risk but have not been enough to offset the dollar's pull.
2mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Why gold didn’t behave like a safe-haven
Global gold prices have dropped 22% since February 2026, defying the metal's safe-haven reputation. High real interest rates, a stronger US dollar, and heavy investor outflows from gold ETFs are driving the sell-off, with no clear catalyst for a quick recovery in sight.
2mo ago · 4 min · Markets
Gold steady amid uncertainty over US-Iran peace negotiations
Gold held steady as a partial Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire offset uncertainty from ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. Investors are awaiting U.S. jobs data and Federal Reserve commentary for clearer direction on rates and inflation.
2mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Silver gains Rs 1,500, gold at Rs 1.53 lakh as investors eye Iran war peace talks. Key levels to watch today
Gold held near Rs 1.53 lakh and silver gained Rs 1,500 on MCX as US-Iran peace talk optimism eased geopolitical risk sentiment. Both metals remain near elevated levels, with dollar movement and crude oil trends set to drive near-term direction. Analysts warn volatility is likely as diplomatic developments continue to
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold jumps $109/oz, silver surges $4.5/oz as Strait of Hormuz reopens
Comex gold jumped $109 to $4,917 per ounce and silver surged $4.53 to $83.24 on April 17 after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, reducing geopolitical risk premiums in precious metals. The strait's reopening eased inflation fears linked to potential oil supply disruptions. Subsequent oil market moves will signal
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold up $38/oz, silver rises $1.6 on US-Iran peace hopes and weak dollar
Comex gold futures rose $38 to $4,861 per ounce on April 16 as US-Iran peace hopes and a weaker dollar lifted precious metals. Silver gained $1.60, reaching $81. Easing inflation concerns added to positive sentiment for bullion.
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Gold rises 60% since last Akshaya Tritiya. Should you invest this year amid Iran war uncertainty?
Gold prices have climbed nearly 60% since Akshaya Tritiya 2024, driven by central bank buying, rising global debt, and Middle East geopolitical risk. Near-term gains face headwinds from interest rate uncertainty, complicating the entry calculus for festival-season buyers. Analysts frame gold as a structural hedge rathe
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Silver rises Rs 2,200, gold at Rs 1.54 lakh as Iran war peace talks, falling oil lifts mood. Key levels to watch today
Gold touched Rs 1.54 lakh and silver surged Rs 2,200 on MCX, boosted by falling crude oil prices and hopes of U.S.-Iran peace talks lifting commodity sentiment. Currency fluctuations and oil volatility remain key risk factors for the rally's durability. Analysts recommend a buy-on-dips strategy pending further geopolit
4mo ago · 1 min · Markets