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Gold up 15%, silver 19% in August:Why are precious metals prices surging?

Gold is up 15% and silver 19% in August. US Treasury moves, geopolitical tensions, central bank demand and silver shortages are driving the rally.

Hindustan Times24 Aug 2026, 11:29 amUpdated 11h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Gold up 15%, silver 19% in August: Why are precious metals prices surging?

Gold is up 15% and silver 19% in August. US Treasury moves, geopolitical tensions, central bank demand and silver shortages are driving the rally.

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Source: Hindustan Times. Published 24 Aug 2026, 11:29 am.

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