Gold and Silver Prices Today: Bullion Extends Rally for Third Session, Gold Near $4,737, Silver Above $75
Gold and Silver Continue Uptrend Amid Easing War Signals
Gold and silver prices extended their gains for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, April 1, supported by developments around the ongoing Middle East conflict.COMEX gold was trading 1.25% higher at $4,737 per ounce during Asian trading hours, following a sharp 3.5% rise in the previous session. Meanwhile, COMEX silver edged up 0.42% to $75.23 per ounce.
The rally comes after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could conclude within two to three weeks, signaling a potential easing of geopolitical tensions.
Key Factors Driving Gold and Silver Prices
Market sentiment remains closely tied to geopolitical developments. The United States suggested it has largely met its military objectives, while also indicating that further responsibility for managing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz may shift to other nations.On the other side, Iranian state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness to end the conflict, subject to certain conditions.
Despite the recent rebound, bullion markets have seen significant volatility. Gold and silver recorded a nearly 12% decline in March, marking the steepest monthly fall since October 2008.
The ongoing conflict, now in its fifth week, has disrupted global markets and affected the supply of key commodities, including energy. This has raised concerns about inflation as well as economic growth.
Investors are also tracking signals from the US Federal Reserve regarding future interest rate decisions. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has indicated that long-term inflation expectations remain stable, shifting bond market focus toward the economic impact of the conflict.
Gold Price Outlook: Key Levels to Watch
According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, gold prices continue to show signs of underlying weakness despite recent gains, with geopolitical tensions offering only limited support.He noted that a sustained move above $4,650 could push prices toward the $4,750 to $4,800 range, with further upside potential toward $4,900 where stronger supply pressure may emerge.
On the downside, a break below $4,400 could accelerate declines toward $4,300, with further support near $4,100. The broader structure remains cautiously positive as long as prices stay above key support levels.
Silver Price Outlook: Resistance Near $75, Support at $70
Silver is showing a gradually improving trend, supported by safe-haven demand and strength in industrial metals.The immediate resistance zone lies between $72 and $74. A decisive move above $75 could strengthen bullish momentum and open the path toward $78 to $80, where selling pressure may increase.
However, if prices fail to hold above $70, downside pressure could return, potentially pulling silver toward $66. Stronger support is seen in the $64 to $61 range.
Summary
- Gold rises to $4,737 per ounce, up 1.25%
- Silver trades at $75.23 per ounce, up 0.42%
- Prices extend gains for the third straight session
- Market sentiment driven by developments in the Middle East conflict
- March saw a nearly 12% decline in bullion prices
- Key levels remain critical for near-term direction in both gold and silver
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