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.

What Happens to Gold and Silver During Stagflation? 

When inflation stays high and economic growth stalls, traditional investments struggle. Discover what history shows about gold and silver during stagflation — and why precious metals have historically been among the few assets that held their value.

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 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.

Why Is Gold Falling When the World Is on Fire?

Why is gold falling when the world is on fire? This piece breaks down the five forces behind the selloff: Iran’s oil shock, the March jobs surprise, the Fed’s stagflation trap, Goldman’s $5,400 gold thesis, and whether the safe-haven story is broken or just deferred.

The Stagflation 2026 Warning Hidden in Today’s Data

Stagflation 2026 risks intensified Wednesday as oil surged past $111, manufacturing prices hit their highest level since June 2022, and U.S. hiring fell to its weakest point since the COVID shutdowns. The Fed has no clean way out.

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 Jumps 2% as Trump Plans Iran War Address Tonight 

Gold jumped 2% to start Q2 as Trump hinted at an Iran ceasefire and prepared a prime-time address. The IEA warned April’s oil crunch will be twice as bad as March’s. Plus: today’s ADP and ISM data signal a stagflationary squeeze the Fed can’t ignore.

Is Gold Still a Safe Haven During War? 

Gold and silver are having their worst month in years — yet war, inflation, and a closed Strait of Hormuz haven’t driven them higher. We break down the safe haven paradox, what central banks are doing with their gold, and where prices go from here.

After 9-Day Drop: What’s Driving the Gold Price Rebound? 

Gold surged more than 2% today after nine straight days of losses — but is this a bottom or a dead-cat bounce? We break down the Iran ceasefire chaos, the Fed’s stagflation trap, and why the Strait of Hormuz is now the single most important variable in the metals market.