Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both metals remain on track for major monthly and quarterly losses. A strong US dollar, expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, and market uncertainty continue to influence prices. Investors are now watching US employment data and central bank signals to understand where precious metals could move next.

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or drop again? Gold and silver prices moved higher on Tuesday after recent declines, but both…

Gold fell 0.9% to 3,971 and silver 1.76% to 57.48 on June 30, closing gold's worst quarter since 2013 on a strong dollar and rate-hike fears.