Gold Gains, Silver Flat on Softer Dollar
Gold settled higher Friday, August 14, 2026, while silver was nearly flat. A softer dollar and negative real yields supported safe-haven demand. The post Gold Gains, Silver Flat on Softer Dollar appeared first on The Rio Times .
On Friday, August 14, 2026, gold prices rose 0.43% to US$4,376 an ounce, while silver prices remained flat at US$64.72 an ounce. The gains in gold were driven by a slightly weaker U.S. dollar and still-negative real yields, which make bullion more attractive when inflation-adjusted bond returns fall below zero. Silver's lack of movement was attributed to its dual role as both a safe-haven asset and an industrial commodity.
Latin America's top silver producers, Mexico and Peru, operate in a supportive mid-US$60s silver price environment, which benefits their mining economies and export revenues. Safe-haven flows continued to support gold prices above the US$4,370 level, but the session lacked a significant spike as investors analyzed rate expectations and the dollar's trajectory.
Both metals traded within tight ranges, indicating a steady but incremental movement. For Latin American mining firms, any shift in the dollar or silver prices nearing the upper end of their recent range could positively impact export earnings and investment decisions.
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