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GOLD PRICES CONTINUE TO FALL SHARPLY – WHERE IS THE REAL BOTTOM?
Gold prices continued to fall sharply despite rising geopolitical risks. During Thursday’s session, gold dropped to an intraday low of around USD 4,508 per ounce, marking a steep decline from its recent peak near USD 5,418 recorded in early March.
Oil Surges After Middle East War as Hormuz Strait Risks Push Prices Higher
rent crude at one point jumped as much as 13% to $82.37 a barrel, the highest level since January 2025. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose more than 12%, hitting an intraday high of $75.33 a barrel, the highest since June. The sharp rally directly reflects growing concerns over potential disruptions to physical supply in the global oil market.
Oil Prices Surge Past $80 a Barrel – How Far Can the Rally Go?
il prices extended their strong gains in Thursday’s trading session, with U.S. WTI crude rising above $80 per barrel for the first time in more than a year after reports emerged that Iran had attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
GOLD PRICES CONTINUE TO DECLINE FOLLOWING THE FED’S INTEREST RATE DECISION
During the U.S. trading session, spot gold dropped sharply by 4% to $4,817.20 per ounce, after earlier hitting its lowest level since February 6. This move suggests that the market is still reacting negatively to the combination of high interest rates and a strong dollar.
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Gold Falls Below $5,000/oz – The Corrective Scenario Still Dominates
Gold fell below key technical levels during Monday’s Asian trading session, as concerns over inflation driven by higher energy prices amid the U.S.–Israel and Iran conflict continued to weigh on sentiment, especially with geopolitical tensions showing no clear signs of easing.
A Strong Reversal Signal Appears – How Far Might Silver Decline?
Silver rebounded to around USD 85 per ounce in Friday’s trading session after declining for the previous two consecutive sessions. However, on the whole, the metal is still on track to close the week with relatively limited overall movement.
THE CORRECTIVE STRUCTURE IS TAKING SHAPE — WILL SILVER SEE A DEEPER DECLINE?
Silver is going through one of the most volatile years in modern market history. Surging as much as 161% year-on-year, the white metal reached a record high of $121.62 per ounce in January 2026 before entering a sharp correction after the CME raised margin requirements, sending prices tumbling back toward the $65 area.