26/05/2026
Precious metals remain volatile as inflation fears and geopolitical tensions drive markets
Here is your weekly update for 26-05-26
Gold and silver ended the week lower as investors reacted to rising U.S. Treasury yields, persistent inflation concerns, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Gold settled near the $4,521/oz range, extending losses for a second straight week, while silver underperformed further, ending near $75.9/oz after another highly volatile trading session.
Stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain restrictive policy settings for longer, putting pressure on non-yielding assets like gold and silver.
Despite the recent correction, both metals continue to remain historically elevated, supported by safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and long-term geopolitical hedging.
Silver continued to witness sharper price swings due to its dual role as both a monetary and industrial metal, with investor sentiment fluctuating between growth optimism and risk-off caution.
Looking ahead, markets will closely monitor upcoming U.S. inflation data, Federal Reserve commentary, Treasury yields, oil-price movement, and geopolitical developments for further direction in bullion prices.
