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Gold Falls as High Energy Prices Fuel Inflation Concerns
By Oliver Kent • Mar 09, 2026
Gold is no match for the dollar as the Iran conflict rages on. Gold prices were sliding on Monday as an escalating Iran conflict drove fears of sticky inflation, and investors again took shelter in the dollar. Oil prices climbed …
Read MoreGold Soars Above $5,400 as Iran Tensions Trigger Flight to Safe Havens
By Oliver Kent • Mar 02, 2026
Traders wasted no time Monday morning. Gold and silver were climbing fast. Safe-Haven Stampede Gold (XAU/USD) ripped above $5,400, jumping more than 3% in early Monday trade as geopolitical tensions in Iran triggered an immediate flight to safety. Traders did …
Read MoreGold heads for seventh straight monthly gain on safe-haven demand
By Oliver Kent • Feb 27, 2026
Gold prices rose on Friday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policies and U.S.-Iran tensions underpinned the metal's safe-haven appeal and put it on track for a seventh straight monthly gain. Spot gold gained 0.9% to $5,232.21 an ounce by 1325 …
Read MoreGold ticks up on safe‑haven bids; markets eye US-Iran talks
By Oliver Kent • Feb 26, 2026
Gold prices edged up on Thursday as uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy boosted the metal's safe-haven appeal, while investors awaited further details on U.S.-Iran talks later in the day. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $5,182.18 per ounce, as of …
Read MoreDollar Falls Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Fed Independence Concerns
By Oliver Kent • Feb 26, 2026
The dollar edges lower, dented by tariff uncertainty and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence. A new temporary global tariff of 10% went into effect on Tuesday after the Supreme Court overturned most of President Trump's sweeping tariffs last year. …
Read MoreGold Moves Higher
By Oliver Kent • Feb 25, 2026
Gold rose to around $5,180 per ounce on Wednesday, recouping part of the previous session’s losses, supported by trade and geopolitical uncertainty. US President Trump’s new 10% global tariff came into effect on Tuesday, with his administration seeking to hike …
Read MoreSilver Trims Losses as Chinese Traders Return
By Oliver Kent • Feb 24, 2026
Silver steadied above $88 per ounce on Tuesday after briefly dipping below $85 earlier in the session, with trading activity picking up as mainland Chinese participants returned from the long Lunar New Year holiday. The metal, along with other commodities, …
Read MoreGold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar
By Oliver Kent • Feb 24, 2026
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after bullion rose more than 2% in the previous session, while pressure from a stronger dollar also weighed on the yellow metal. Spot gold fell 1% to $5,179.77 per ounce by …
Read MoreGold hits three-week high as Traders Digest New Tariff Threats. Silver Gets Antsy, Too
By Oliver Kent • Feb 23, 2026
Precious metals were feeling jumpy Monday morning after Trump said he’s slapping the world with a flat 15%. Tariff Talk Sparks Turbulence Gold (XAU/USD) jumped more than 1% toward the $5,160 area early Monday before pulling back, while silver spiked …
Read MoreDollar stays clear of lows, Fed divided over rates outlook
By Oliver Kent • Feb 19, 2026
The dollar dipped on Thursday, but held above its recent lows after minutes from the Federal Reserve showed policymakers did not seem to be in a rush to cut interest rates and that several were open to hikes if inflation …
Read MoreGold slips to one-week low as safe-haven buying stalls, dollar strengthens
By Oliver Kent • Feb 17, 2026
Gold prices fell to a more than one-week low on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger dollar as investors tracked cues on geopolitics and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Spot gold dropped 1.5% to $4,918.65 per ounce by 0933 GMT after …
Read MoreGold Kicks Off New Week Muted After Upbeat Inflation Data Spurs Rate Cut Bets
By Oliver Kent • Feb 16, 2026
Key points: Bullion’s calm opening Inflation data raises cut bets This week’s events in a nutshell Prices hugged the flatline near $5,000 as traders digested the latest on inflation. Turns out, it was a soft report. 🟡 Gold Pauses at …
Read MoreGold Pares Weekly Losses
By Oliver Kent • Feb 13, 2026
Gold rose toward $4,990 per ounce on Friday, extending its rebound and paring weekly losses after Thursday’s more than 3% slide, as softer-than-expected US inflation eased pressure on Treasury yields and weighed on the dollar. The prior drop came amid …
Read MoreUS consumer prices rise less than expected in January
By Oliver Kent • Feb 13, 2026
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, data showed, keeping the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates this year. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% last month after an unrevised 0.3% gain in December. It rose …
Read MoreGold Tumbles Amid Broad Liquidation
By Oliver Kent • Feb 12, 2026
Gold tumbled more than 3% to below $4,920 per ounce on Thursday afternoon, extending its sharp correction as a cross-asset unwind forced investors to liquidate precious metals to meet margin calls and cover losses elsewhere. The decline came even as …
Read MoreGold ETFs beat equities in January; which is the smartest way to invest now?
By Oliver Kent • Feb 12, 2026
Gold and silver stole the march on equities in January. For the first time, combined inflows into precious metal exchange traded funds (ETFs) crossed equity fund inflows, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India shows, signalling a …
Read MoreGold trims gains as strong U.S. jobs data dampens rate‑cut bets
By Oliver Kent • Feb 11, 2026
Gold prices traded higher on Wednesday but pared gains from earlier in the session, after a strong U.S. employment report suggested the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged for some time. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $5,067.09 per …
Read MoreSilver Pares Losses
By Oliver Kent • Feb 10, 2026
Silver pared earlier losses to trade about 1% lower near $82.5 per ounce on Tuesday, snapping a two day advance as profit taking resurfaced and volatility lingered after the historic late January liquidation. Prices found support after weaker US data …
Read MoreGold Near 2-Week Highs
By Oliver Kent • Feb 10, 2026
Gold climbed above $5,070 per ounce on Tuesday, near a two-week high as the latest US data reinforced expectations for a more accommodative Federal Reserve stance. Softer activity indicators have already moved rate pricing, with December retail sales stalling unexpectedly, …
Read MoreDXY Falls after Weak Data
By Oliver Kent • Feb 10, 2026
The dollar index fell to 96.8 on Tuesday after falling more than 1% over the previous two sessions, as softer US data strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. A weaker-than-expected retail sales report showed consumer spending stalled in December, …
Read MoreAre Central Banks Hoarding Gold? Should You?
By Oliver Kent • Aug 05, 2025
In recent years, central banks across the globe have accelerated their accumulation of gold at a pace not seen in decades. From emerging markets to established economic powers, national reserves are increasingly being diversified into physical bullion. This trend has …
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