Silver Climbs to $87 as Gold Holds $4,500-$4,900 Range on Inflation

3 articles · Updated · FX Empire · May 13

Silver rose to $87 and is pressing a $90-$100 resistance zone, with the report flagging a break above $100 as a signal for further upside and possible record highs.
Gold stayed trapped between $4,500 and $4,900 even after strong U.S. inflation data, showing safe-haven demand is intact but not yet strong enough to force a breakout.
U.S. consumer inflation hit a three-year high in April, a mix for bullion because it boosts demand for hard assets while also reinforcing expectations that the Fed will keep rates higher for longer.
Middle East tensions and the coming U.S.-China summit are keeping investors cautious, leaving gold range-bound for now while silver appears to be gathering stronger momentum.
A move above $5,000 in gold would point to a fresh rally, while a drop below $4,400 could open the way toward $4,000; silver is seen as the stronger near-term trade if it clears $100.

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