Extending gains for the fourth consecutive session, gold prices have edged higher on Friday as investors wait to see Iran's response to the U.S. proposal to halt the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Front Month Comex Gold for June month delivery has climbed by $18.10 (or 0.38%) to $4,729.00 per troy ounce.
Front Month Comex Silver for June month delivery has edged higher by $0.501 (or 0.63%) to $80.400 per troy ounce.
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June 19, 2026 16:46 ET Major central banks continued to dominate the economic news flow this week too, led by the Federal Reserve, as they announced their latest policy decisions. The Federal Reserve policy session was in focus as it was the first to be led by the new chief Kevin Warsh. In Europe, central banks of the U.K. and Switzerland announced their rate decisions. In Asia, the Bank of Japan drew attention for its policy moves, while data out of China threw some light on the state of the economy.