Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold rebounds from multi-month low but remains set for biggest quarterly loss in years

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losses. A strong US dollar, expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, and market uncertainty continue to influence prices. Investors are now watching US employment data and central bank signals to understand where precious metals could move next.