Gold and Silver Prices Decline: Spot Gold Drops 7.8% to $4,126.36

Gold, silver, and platinum experienced significant price declines amid investor retreat from precious metals, with spot gold falling 7.8% to $4,126.36 and gold futures dropping nearly 10% to $4,119.10. The price of spot gold has decreased about 25% since its peak of $5,594.92/oz in late January. Silver prices also fell, with spot silver down 8.3% to $62.24 and silver futures down 11.7% to $61.66. The declines in these metals highlight a shift in investment strategy amid concerns over inflation and rising energy prices tied to the conflict in Iran.