Gold, Silver Swing as Ceasefire Cracks

The US-Iran ceasefire is barely holding. Gold closed at $4,768 and silver at $75.60 after wild swings. Oil snapped back above $100 as Iran still controls the Strait. FOMC minutes revealed growing inflation fears and a hawkish shift. Here’s your PM roundup.
Hot PCE, Stalling Growth, and an Oil Crisis That Isn’t Over

PCE inflation came in at 2.8% year-over-year in February — above the 2.6% forecast and unchanged from January. Combined with near-stalled Q4 GDP growth and an unresolved energy crisis, today’s data paints a complicated picture for the Fed and a familiar one for gold.
The Fed Is Stuck. Here’s What That Means for Gold.

Iran’s parliamentary speaker says the U.S. violated the ceasefire within hours. Fed minutes show policymakers split on cuts vs. hikes. And gold has historically moved when the Fed can’t signal its next step — a pattern playing out right now.
Iran Ceasefire Sends Gold to $4,800 — Now What?

Gold is pushing toward $4,800 and silver jumped nearly 6% after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz. But this rally isn’t just about the war pausing — central banks, dollar weakness, and monetary debasement remain the structural bid under precious metals.
Gold and Oil Brace for the Strait of Hormuz Deadline

Tonight’s Strait of Hormuz deadline puts gold, oil, and markets at a crossroads. WTI is above $110, gold is holding near $4,665, and analysts say a ceasefire deal before 8 PM ET remains unlikely. Here’s what each outcome means for investors.
