08/04/2025 00:58 AST

Gold prices dropped Monday to their lowest levels in more than three weeks, amid a widespread wave of selling by investors seeking to cover losses in other markets, amid growing fears of a global economic recession due to escalating trade tensions.

Spot gold fell 0.1 percent to $3,034.02 per ounce, after falling more than 1 percent earlier in the session, recording its lowest level since March 13.

Conversely, US gold futures rose 0.5 percent to $3,051.00 per ounce.

As for other precious metals, spot silver rose 2 percent to $30.13 per ounce, after hitting its lowest level in nearly seven months. Platinum also rose 1 percent to $926.06, while palladium gained nearly 1 percent to $919.50.


QNA

Ticker Price Volume
(In US Dollar) Change Change(%)
Gold 3,222.2 67 2.12
Silver 31.82 1.15 3.76
Platinum 950 16.5 1.77
Palladium 916.5 4.5 0.49
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