Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Gold prices gained momentum as both the U.S. dollar index and Treasury yields retreated, with spot prices rising 0.4% to $2,687.59 per ounce and futures climbing over 1% to $2,710.00. Markets are particularly focused on upcoming CPI data, expected to show annual inflation increasing to 2.9% from November’s 2.7%. According to Saxo Bank’s Ole Hansen, market uncertainty is heightened by both the pending inflation data and political considerations, including Trump’s proposed import tariffs that could impact inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions. Despite Tuesday’s moderate PPI increase, analysts suggest rate cuts may not materialize until the second half of the year.
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Gold vs. Stocks in 2026: What Q1 Returns Show
The first quarter of 2026 ended with an unusually clear message: energy prices are surging, equities are suffering, and gold is holding its ground. A look at cross-asset returns shows where the conflict premium is showing up — and where it isn’t.
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