Gold and silver prices rise

On the COMEX commodity exchange in New York, gold prices increased by 1% to $4,603 per ounce.

May 2026 silver futures rose 2.74% to $72.50 per ounce.

Spot platinum (XPT/USD) gained 3.07%, reaching $2,066.78 per ounce, with the metal's value increasing by $61.51 in the latest trade.

Analysts attribute the rise in precious metal prices to global economic uncertainty, heightened geopolitical risks, and growing investor interest in safe-haven assets.

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