Gold and silver prices dipped on Monday amid a stronger dollar and escalating Middle East tensions, dampening hopes for U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Traders are now largely discounting any rate reductions this year. Experts advise caution, suggesting profit-booking on rallies and waiting for dips to initiate fresh positions.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher on cool inflation data, strong earnings
Wall Street closed higher as softer US producer inflation and strong early Q2 earnings boosted sentiment. PayPal surged on a reported buyout offer, while BlackRock