Gold, silver sink as dollar tests yearly highs following hawkish Fed

Spot gold prices fell and spot silver prices were sharply weaker as the U.S. dollar tested yearly highs and markets continued to reprice the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer message after Wednesday's policy meeting. The move reflects tighter-for-longer rate expectations and dollar strength, both of which pressure precious metals. This is a modestly negative read for metals, though the article does not cite a broader market shock.

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Spot gold prices fell and spot silver prices were sharply weaker as the U.S. dollar tested yearly highs and markets continued to reprice the Federal Reserve's higher-for-longer message after Wednesday's policy meeting. The move reflects tighter-for-longer rate expectations and dollar strength, both of which pressure precious metals. This is a modestly negative read for metals, though the article does not cite a broader market shock.