
Gold and silver slump as yields and dollar rise curb safe-haven demand amid Iran conflict
Gold prices have fallen about 25% from late January highs, with silver down roughly 50% from its peak, as higher US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar attract liquidity away from non-yielding metals despite ongoing Iran-related energy concerns. The unwinding of leveraged futures/ETF positions, along with rising inflation expectations and higher oil prices, has reduced appetite for gold, while industrial demand provides only partial support for silver.











