Gold, Silver & Platinum

Gold and Silver Rise on Diminishing Interest Rate Fears

Precious metals gold and silver saw an upward movement in early trading on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as the market anticipates fewer interest rate hikes from the US central bank.

Aug 20, 202608:372 min read

Mathias Peeters

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• dollar
• edelmetalen
• Federal reserve
• fomc
• goud
• inflatie
• Marktverwachtingen
• obligaties
• Rentevoeten
• Zilver

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Mathias Peeters

On-chain Analyst · Antwerp (BE)

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