Caught between a rock and a rate hike
As gold rallies following easing Middle East tensions, US economic policy continues to weigh on precious metals.
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Gold’s Fed-up moment
Hot US inflation data and next weeks FOMC meeting sees gold fighting extreme pressure.
Gold feels the pressure
Gold slipped nearly 2% to $4,450 as Middle East escalation rattled markets and Eurozone inflation hit a near three-year high. The Strait of Hormuz is back in focus, and Friday's payrolls report is the one to watch.
The certainty of uncertainty
Competing forces leave precious metals in a holding pattern.
A second chance for those with FOMO?
Gold and silver have pulled back from recent highs due to renewed US-Iran tensions, a strengthening dollar, and elevated oil prices. This dip may offer a second entry point for investors who missed the initial spike.
Is this the beginning of the end?
Trump’s decision to pause ‘Project Freedom’ has eased immediate fears of further escalation with Iran, helping lift both gold and silver prices.
Do you buy the dip?
Gold has seemingly entered into a bear market. With prices sliding due to the Iran war, but fundamental support factors still in play, is now a good time to buy the dip?
Why are prices static?
Prices are moving within narrow range, reflecting a market weighing up two broad competing forces.
The storm before the bigger storm
Precious metals remain in a holding pattern as markets wait on developments in the Middle East.
A Pause In Conflict Brings A Shift In Momentum
A welcome ceasefire in the Middle East could bring market fundamentals back into focus.
Are We Now In A Bear Market?
After its steepest weekly decline in 40 years, its time to ask - are precious metals entering into a bear market?
Why Has Gold Stopped Climbing?
Conflict in the Middle East and rising inflation should be feeding price rises in precious metals - so why isn't that happening?
When Geopolitics Is Priced In, What Moves Gold Next?
With much of the geopolitical risk already priced in, markets are now looking to U.S. policy and economic data for gold’s next move.
Iran Conflict Pushes Gold Near To Record High
Conflict in the Middle East has seen gold and silver near record highs, tempered slightly by a stronger dollar.
Tariff tension fuels unpredictability
Gold rallied sharply on renewed trade tension, before better than expected US consumer confidence data helped provide a pull back.
Lunar Pause, Dollar Push: What’s Moving Gold and Silver Now
After January’s fireworks, February has brought something different: pressure.
After the Whiplash: Gold and Silver Find Their Footing
February sees a more settled outlook after a volatile January.
Sudden Swings, Fast Recovery: What’s Been Moving Gold and Silver
After suffering one of the sharpest pullbacks in decades, gold and silver have recovered to remain on a long term trajectory of growth.
Gold Clears $5,500, Just Three Days After $5,000.
Just three days after the gold price smashes through the $5,000, it sails past $5,500. The bull run looks set to continue with 2026 already seeing 30% increase in the gold price.
Gold Breaks $5,000. Silver Clears $100.
Safe-haven demand fuels further record breaking prices.
