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Gold, Silver Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and US Rate Hopes
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CNBC TV18•25-09-2026, 07:39
Gold, Silver Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and US Rate Hopes
- •Gold and silver prices showed modest gains on Friday, September 25, after recent pressure from a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields.
- •COMEX gold rose 0.66% to $4,326.50 an ounce, while COMEX silver gained 0.43% to $64.280 an ounce.
- •Markets are balancing geopolitical tensions in West Asia against expectations for US interest rates, influencing precious metals.
- •A stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields have pressured gold, while geopolitical risks compete as a driver for bullion.
- •Future gold prices will be influenced by US economic data, Treasury yields, the dollar, Federal Reserve policy, and developments in West Asia.
Key Questions Answered
Gold and silver prices remained largely steady as markets weighed geopolitical tensions in West Asia against expectations surrounding US interest rates.
COMEX gold was up 0.66% at $4,326.50 an ounce, while COMEX silver gained 0.43% to $64.280 an ounce on September 25.
A stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields created pressure on precious metals, pushing October gold futures down by 0.55% to ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX.
