Metal

Gold prices fell more than 2% as investors bet the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. Higher rates boost bond yields and the dollar, making non-yielding bullion less attractive to buyers. The drop marked one of the sharper daily declines for the metal, with traders watching upcoming Fed signals for direction.

Gold prices have dropped to their lowest level in seven weeks as rising oil prices stoke inflation concerns, prompting markets to bet on higher interest rates. Because gold pays no yield, expectations of rate hikes typically weigh on the metal. Traders are watching how oil-driven inflation shapes central bank policy next.

Gold prices recovered slightly after falling to a seven-week low, with traders closely watching developments in the Middle East and upcoming US economic data. Market participants are weighing geopolitical risk against expectations for US interest rate policy, which could influence demand for the safe-haven metal in the coming sessions.

At least a dozen Chinese banks plan to wind down their retail leveraged precious-metals trading services, according to a widely shared report. The move restricts retail investors' access to leveraged gold and silver products at a time when demand for physical precious metals in China is described as surging.

Gold from Venezuela has been brought into the United States under the Trump administration, but American refiners are refusing to process it. The report highlights how concerns over the gold's provenance, potential sanctions exposure and legal risk have made refiners wary, leaving imported Venezuelan metal stranded despite its arrival on U.S. soil.

Gold prices fell on Monday, September 28, 2026, even as rising tensions involving Iran pushed oil prices higher. The divergence is drawing attention from investors, since gold often rises during geopolitical uncertainty, and analysts are weighing whether profit-taking or dollar strength is behind the pullback. Traders are watching whether the precious metal resumes its safe-haven role if the standoff escalates.

A Reuters commentary argues that China's latest commodity import figures show an economy in transition: surging purchases of metals and other raw materials point to heavy investment in renewable infrastructure and electrification, even as fossil fuel demand remains stubbornly high. The mix, the piece says, illustrates how uneven and drawn-out the shift away from traditional energy sources will be for the world's largest commodity consumer.

Gold prices fell to $4,196 an ounce as the yield on the 10-year US Treasury reached 5.2%. Rising yields make interest-bearing assets more attractive relative to gold, which pays no income, prompting investors to shift out of the metal. Analysts are watching whether higher rates continue to pressure bullion or whether safe-haven demand limits the decline.

A new study of the Maui wildfires finds that toxic metals released by the blaze can pose a health risk for months after the flames are extinguished. Researchers warn that contaminated ash and soil may continue to endanger residents long after fires end, highlighting a lingering public health threat that recovery efforts must address.

Silver prices fell on Monday, September 28, 2026, as expectations of higher interest rates weighed on the precious metal. Rising oil prices added pressure, reinforcing inflation concerns and the likelihood that central banks could keep rates elevated for longer. Investors are watching how rate-sensitive assets like silver respond to the shifting outlook.

Sudan is moving to criminalize possession of gold without documentation, in an effort to crack down on widespread smuggling of the metal out of the country. Gold is a key source of revenue for Sudan, and authorities have long struggled with unregulated trade that diverts income from state coffers. Details of the proposed measures and how they will be enforced remain limited.

Reports say the European Union has banned India from importing metal scrap, a move with significant implications for India's recycling and manufacturing sectors, which rely heavily on scrap as a raw material. Indian commentators, including education channels covering current affairs for civil service aspirants, are discussing what the restriction means for trade relations and industry supply chains.

The chief executive of Arizona-based Scottsdale Mint argues that gold functions as a trustless asset in an era of record central bank buying. In the remarks, he points to persistent market volatility, growing official-sector demand for bullion, and refining capacity bottlenecks that are complicating supply as key factors shaping the precious metals market. The interview adds to ongoing debate about gold's role as a hedge when confidence in fiat institutions is questioned.

Searches about shipwrecks are spiking after two separate discoveries made headlines. Archaeologists say they have found what may be the world's oldest shipwreck in Turkey, while in the United States a storm apparently unearthed wooden remains on an island, believed to be a schooner that ran aground in 1884 carrying cotton and scrap metal.

The Trump administration has committed over $2 billion to rare earths companies in exchange for equity stakes, extending its strategy of taking government ownership positions in critical minerals producers. Shares of several affected companies, including Trilogy Metals, Lithium Americas, USA Rare Earth and MP Materials, fell 3-4% as traders reacted to the news and profit-taking among public listings.

India's GST 2.0 changes are hitting gold and silver imports, with the removal of a tax exemption meaning importers now face a 3% IGST on bullion. Reports say the Narendra Modi government's move marks a key shift in how precious metal imports are taxed. In Telugu states, readers are debating whether the change is linked to the same-day rise in gold prices, alongside the new 'no arrest' provisions for taxpayers under the reformed GST regime.

Rheinmetall shares are trading higher, drawing attention from German investors. Analyst opinions diverge: Berenberg has significantly cut its price target for the defence stock, while Deutsche Bank keeps a 'Buy' rating with a target of 1,800 euros. The mixed signals from major banks are keeping the stock a talking point on the German market.

Nightwish and vocalist Floor Jansen have parted ways after more than a decade together. The Finnish symphonic metal band and the Dutch singer, who joined in 2012 and fronted albums including 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' and 'Human. :II: Nature.', are separating, prompting reactions from fans across the metal scene about the band's future line-up and direction.

Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.

Silver and gold prices in India dropped for the second consecutive day, driven by the strength of the rupee against the dollar. Hindi-language coverage is listing the latest rates city by city and asking whether it is a good moment for buyers to purchase the metals. Traders and households are tracking the dip for jewellery and investment purchases.

Reports and commentary are circulating about an alleged blackout aboard a United States Navy destroyer during an encounter with Chinese naval forces at sea. A German precious-metals outlet amplified the story under the heading 'Blamierte sich ein US-Zerstörer vor Chinas Navy?', questioning whether the American ship was embarrassed in front of China's navy. The claims are unverified and details of the incident remain thin.