The Economic Times

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold falls after US inflation data reduces rate cut hopes

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Precious metals declined after strong US inflation data reduced hopes of interest rate cuts. A stronger US dollar also weighed on bullion demand. Investors are watching producer price data and a Trump-Xi meeting for signals. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all slipped as markets reassessed rate outlook, inflation risks and geopolitical tensions.