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Gold and Silver Plummet Amid Inflation and War Fears

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gold futures fell 5% to $4,651.90 on March 19, 2026.
Silver fell 8.22% to $71.22 as oil rose above $100 a barrel amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Analysts attributed the declines to expectations of prolonged higher rates after the Federal Reserve signaled no imminent rate cuts.
The conflict has heightened inflation fears, with oil prices above $100 a barrel and gold struggling to maintain gains.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Oil Crisis began when OAPEC imposed an embargo on nations supporting Israel during the Yom Kippur War, causing oil prices to quadruple from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel. This crisis triggered inflation and economic turmoil in the U.S., leading to long-term shifts in energy policy and consumer behavior, echoing today's rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

Gold futures fell 5% to $4,651.90 on March 19, 2026.
Silver fell 8.22% to $71.22 as oil rose above $100 a barrel amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Analysts attributed the declines to expectations of prolonged higher rates after the Federal Reserve signaled no imminent rate cuts.
The conflict has heightened inflation fears, with oil prices above $100 a barrel and gold struggling to maintain gains.

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