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Gold, silver rates today: Gold prices near $5,400/oz, silver prices jump 2% to $96 amid US-Israel-Iran war

Gold, silver rates today: Spot gold prices climbed to $5,400 per ounce during the intraday session. Meanwhile, spot silver prices also surged nearly 2%, touching an intraday high of $96.93 per ounce, during the Asian trading hours on Monday.

Mar 02, 2026 &03230202202631; 01:23 UTC www.livemint.com Trending 4/5

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Positive for markets

Sentiment score: +80/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Gold and silver prices have surged significantly, with gold approaching $5,400 per ounce and silver jumping 2% to over $96 per ounce, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. This reflects a flight to safety among investors amid increased uncertainty, boosting demand for precious metals.

AI CONFIDENCE

85% Very high

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Gold prices surged due to safe-haven demand amid escalating US-Israel-Iran war tensions, with spot gold reaching $5,400/oz.

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Silver Futures

SI=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Silver prices jumped nearly 2% to $96.93/oz as investors seek precious metals for safety and as an inflation hedge during geopolitical instability.

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Increase allocations to gold and silver assets, such as ETFs or futures, to hedge against geopolitical risk and capitalize on immediate safe-haven flows.

KEY SIGNALS

Gold price rise to $5,400/oz intradaySilver price surge of 2% to $96.93/ozGeopolitical tension escalation from US-Israel-Iran war

SECTORS INVOLVED

precious metalscommodities

Analysis generated on Mar 02, 2026 at 01:34 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: Gold prices near $5,400/oz, silver prices jump 2% to $96 amid US-Israel-Iran war

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