Gold and Silver at a Crossroads: Hormuz Shock vs. Safe-Haven Demand
Gold closed Sunday's session at $4,059 per ounce, down 1.49%, while silver dropped 2.92% to $58.10. After gold's run above $4,300 and silver's extraordinary 52% year-over-year surge, the question traders are asking right now is simple: is this a dip worth buying, or the start of a structural reversal? Key Takeaways Gold fell 1.49% to $4,059/oz on July 13, 2026, its steepest single-day loss in two weeks, as risk-on energy buying reduced safe-haven demand. Silver dropped 2.92% to $58.10/oz and is down 16.97% over the past month, weighed by a 4-year low in industrial fabrication demand. Central bank accumulation and de-dollarization trends point to a structural floor around $4,000 for gold, eve…
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