The price of gold has hit a four-month low, silver is falling below $50 an ounce metals are becoming cheaper amid fears of a Fed rate hike. Gold is on track for a 5% drop in October. Silver fell below $50 an ounce for the first time since November 2025. Silver, platinum and palladium are on track to decline over the course of the week and month. US inflation accelerated in September.

The price of gold has hit a four-month low, silver is falling below $50 an ounce metals are becoming cheaper amid fears of a Fed rate hike. Gold is on track for a 5% drop in October. Silver fell below $50 an ounce for the first time since November 2025. Silver, platinum and palladium are on track to decline over the course of the week and month. US inflation accelerated in September.