Bullion markets this week: US inflation, crude and Middle East tensions to set the tone

Where are gold and silver prices headed this week Gold and silver could remain volatile this week as investors weigh US inflation data against changing expectations for interest rates, while crude oil prices and geopolitical developments in the Middle East add to the list of factors influencing bullion markets, analysts said. The focus will be on the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for August 2026, due on September 11, with markets already seeing considerable speculation around the global interest rate outlook. “US inflation numbers would be the key trigger for bullion markets amid considerable speculation over the interest rate…