The Economic Times

Gold and silver prices surge today while copper and platinum crash 5 key reasons behind the sharp move in gold, silver, copper, and platinum markets

Gold prices surged to $5,090.20 and silver climbed to $82.52 on March 6, 2026, signaling strong safe-haven demand. The gold and silver price surge comes as investors seek protection from geopolitical risk and market volatility. Meanwhile, copper prices slipped to $5.80 per pound and platinum dropped to $2,125, reflecting weaker industrial demand outlook. Copper depends on construction and manufacturing growth. Platinum tracks auto sector demand. This divergence shows investors shifting toward precious metals like gold and silver while industrial metals weaken in todays commodity market.