Gold prices remained steady near a record high as investors watched U.S. President Trump’s tariff threats and awaited the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes. Trump’s trade measures on autos and other imports continued to raise concerns of a global trade war, while silver, platinum, and palladium saw minor fluctuations.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.
June 25, 2026