12 April 2024
Gold has recently reached a new all-time high, surpassing the $2,400 mark, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and the anticipation of U.S. interest rate cuts. On Friday, gold futures for June delivery climbed 1.7%, reaching $2,414 per ounce, closely following a record close at $2,372.70 on Thursday. This marks a significant year-to-date increase of over 14%. Concurrently, silver also saw a notable rise, increasing by 3.3% to $29.18 an ounce. The upward trend in precious metals, which began in early March, is largely driven by market reactions to potential threats of conflict between Iran and Israel, as well as mixed economic data from the U.S. that could influence Federal Reserve policies.