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Gold, Silver Rates Today LIVE: Comex gold rates fall over 2% on firm dollar, silver prices slip 4% to below $81

Gold, Silver Rates Today LIVE: The US dollar hovered near a three-month high, making bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies. The surge in crude oil prices stoked inflation fears and delayed rate-cut expectations, weighing on the safe-haven demand and pushing gold prices down.

Mar 09, 2026 &03130909202631; 03:13 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 3/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -65/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Gold prices declined over 2% and silver fell 4% below $81 as a strengthening US dollar made bullion more expensive for foreign buyers, while rising crude oil prices stoked inflation concerns and delayed rate-cut expectations, reducing safe-haven demand.

AI CONFIDENCE

85% Very high

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to decline

Gold prices fell over 2% due to firm US dollar strength and reduced safe-haven demand amid inflation concerns

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Crude oil prices surged, contributing to inflation fears and weighing on precious metals

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

Expected to decline

US dollar strengthened to three-month highs, making commodities priced in USD more expensive for other currency holders

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10-Year Treasury Yield

^TNXBond

Expected to rise

Delayed rate-cut expectations due to inflation concerns support higher bond yields

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Consider reducing long positions in precious metals given the strong dollar headwind and delayed rate-cut timeline. Monitor crude oil levels closely as sustained energy price strength could further pressure gold demand despite inflation concerns.

KEY SIGNALS

US dollar at three-month highsGold down 2%+ on currency headwindsSilver down 4% below $81Crude oil surge stokes inflation fearsRate-cut expectations delayedSafe-haven demand weakening

SECTORS INVOLVED

CommoditiesPrecious MetalsEnergy

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 15:11 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Gold, Silver Rates Today LIVE: Comex gold rates fall over 2% on firm dollar, silver prices slip 4% to below $81

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