What’s Driving Gold and Silver Prices This Week 

Gold and silver whipsawed on conflicting ceasefire signals as Trump paused Iran strikes and Tehran denied any talks. Meanwhile, gas crossed $4 for the first time since 2022 — and Friday’s CPI print could reset inflation expectations.

Iran War Deadline Puts Gold and Silver Prices on Edge 

Gold dropped to $4,600 before recovering. Silver bounced from $71 to $73. Meanwhile, Jamie Dimon named the Iran war as his top economic risk, Powell called job growth “effectively zero,” and markets braced for Tuesday’s Hormuz deadline.

Gold Price Volatility Hits COVID Levels 

Gold and silver reversed sharply after Trump’s Iran war address failed to offer a timeline or exit strategy. Gold price volatility is now at its highest since COVID — here’s what’s driving it and what to watch next.

Gold Is Down 14% in March. Inflation Isn’t Done Yet. 

Gold dropped 14% in March — its worst month since 2008. Gas prices surged. Aluminum hit a two-year high. And the OECD now sees inflation running nearly twice the Fed’s forecast. Here’s what’s driving markets and what it means heading into Q2.

Why Is Gold Falling While a War Is Raging? 

Why is gold falling while a war rages in the Middle East? Today’s digest breaks down the Iran energy shock driving oil to $115, Powell’s Fed decision, a $39 trillion debt milestone, and the surprising split between retail and institutional gold buyers.