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Are Gold and Silver Entering a New Supercycle After the Feds Latest Rate Cut?

Source: Kapitales Research

Highlights:

  • Gold rose 1.2% to $4,280.08 per ounce, at the time of writing, marking its strongest level in over a month after the U.S. Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate cut drove the dollar down.
  • Silver soared nearly 4% to $64.22 per ounce, hovering just below its all-time high and driving strong momentum across platinum and palladium.
  • The Fed’s third consecutive rate cut, ongoing inflation pressures, and India’s approval of gold and silver ETFs for pension funds strengthened global demand for precious metals.

Precious Metals Rally as Dollar Weakens

Gold prices surged to their highest level in more than a month, lifted by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy move and strong momentum in the broader precious metals market. Spot gold jumped 1.2% to $4,280.08 per ounce, at the time of writing, reaching its strongest level since October 21. U.S. gold futures showed stronger gains, with the February contract closing 2.1% higher at $4,313 per ounce.

The rally came after the Federal Reserve delivered its third straight quarter-point rate cut, pressuring the U.S. dollar to an eight-week low and making gold — which is priced in dollars — more attractive to global buyers.

Silver Steals the Spotlight With Record High

While gold shone, silver dominated market attention, soaring nearly 4% to $64.22 per ounce, hovering just below the record high of $64.31 reached earlier in the session. Analysts say silver’s explosive upward momentum is helping lift other metals as well, including platinum and palladium.

Why the Fed’s Stance Matters

Despite inflation remaining above target, the Fed’s decision to cut rates again — and signal a possible pause — has reinforced bullish sentiment for non-yielding assets like gold. Lower borrowing costs generally make non-yielding assets like gold more appealing, drawing additional investor demand. During his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has continued to push for deeper rate cuts, and his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair is widely expected to support a similarly accommodative policy stance.

Global Demand Trends Strengthen the Outlook

India added further momentum to the metals market by permitting pension funds to invest in gold and silver ETFs, signalling rising domestic appetite for precious metals. Platinum climbed 2.5% to $1,697.61, while palladium rose 1.1% to $1,492.55 at the time of writing.

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