Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
The article discusses recent volatility in precious metals, highlighting a significant recovery in gold and silver prices following substantial declines, while noting that structural drivers for gold investment remain intact.
Financial pros say gold, silver, platinum and palladium have good long-term prospects but expect volatility in the near term.
Gold was higher. ING said its latest decline appeared to be a corrective pause rather than the start of a deeper downturn.
Newmont will focus on widening margins as it capitalizes on a record rally in gold prices, its chief executive said, after the world’s largest gold miner reported a drop in fourth-quarter profit on higher royalties and taxes.
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