Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Gold and silver rebound amid Middle East tensions
Gold and silver prices went up on Friday.
This happened because there are big fights happening in the Middle East, which makes people think the US might raise interest rates.
Gold went up to $4,073 and silver to $58.98.
The US and Iran are fighting, and the US President said he might attack Iran.
The US Federal Reserve is meeting soon, and people think they might raise rates later this year.
In India, gold and silver prices also went up.
Gold and silver prices rebounded on Friday amid Middle East tensions.
Comex gold futures rose to $4,073 per troy ounce, while silver reached $58.98.
US President Donald Trump threatened a 'massive attack' on Iran.
The US Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged next week but may hike in September.
MCX gold and silver prices also increased in the domestic market.
- Who
- Investors, US President Donald Trump, Iran, US Federal Reserve
- What
- Gold and silver prices rebounded amid Middle East tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.
- When
- Friday's trade, with ongoing conflict and Fed policy outlook in focus.
- Where
- Global markets, Middle East, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- Escalating conflict in the Middle East and expectations of tighter US monetary policy.
Pro-Escalation
Anti-Escalation
US-Iran Conflict
Pro-Escalation
US President Donald Trump supports a 'massive attack' on Iran to escalate the conflict.
Anti-Escalation
Iran and its allies aim to de-escalate by targeting strategic infrastructure and maintaining control over key maritime routes.
- Comex Gold Price
- $4,073 per troy ounce
- Comex Silver Price
- $58.98 per troy ounce
- Gold Weekly Gain
- 1.3%
- Silver Weekly Gain
- 4.5%
- US Dollar Index
- 101.1
- US Annual Inflation (June 2026)
- 3.5%
- MCX Gold Price
- ₹1,43,464 per 10 grams
- MCX Silver Price
- ₹22,850 per kg
Sources
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold rebounds above $4,070; silver at $59 as investors assess Middle East tensions
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