Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 12
Gold Jumps to $4,223 as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes and Silver Rallies 5%
Updated
Updated · Forbes · Jun 12

Gold Jumps to $4,223 as Trump Cancels Iran Strikes and Silver Rallies 5%

3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 12

Summary

  • $4,223.70 gold and $67 silver rose Friday morning, up nearly 3% and 5% respectively, putting both metals on course to end five straight daily declines.
  • Trump’s decision to cancel planned strikes on Iran and his claim that a peace deal is near helped lift metals, while falling oil prices added support as gold and silver have traded inversely to crude during the war.
  • The rebound has not erased broader pressure: gold still faces a roughly 7% weekly loss after hitting a six-month low Thursday, with analysts saying a firm dollar and rate-hike expectations remain the dominant drag.
  • Next week’s Federal Reserve meeting is now the main watchpoint, as markets weigh whether inflation will keep rates steady for now or push borrowing costs higher later this year.

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