Gold prices rise amid growing inflation concerns
May 30, 2026
New York [US], May 30: Gold edged higher on Friday amid growing concerns over inflation and US interest rate hikes.
Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to US$4,505.57 per ounce by 04:22 GMT, but was down about 0.1 percent for the week so far. US gold futures inched 0.1 percent higher to US$4,535.90.
Spot silver was steady at US$75.61 per ounce, while palladium gained 0.5 percent to US$1,375.63, with both metals heading for a weekly gain.
Platinum lost 0.4 percent to US$1,914.95 and was on course for a weekly loss.
Source: Emirates News Agency
