Gold and Silver Prices Hold Steady Amid Ceasefire Announcement

Gold and silver prices remained stable on Friday, April 17, following a reported 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Gold futures opened slightly higher, while silver futures opened slightly lower. The ceasefire has positively influenced stock and oil markets, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs and Brent crude oil prices holding steady.

By Tim Manni · Lead Editor, Insurance Fri, April 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · April 17, 2026, 11:12 UTC

Topics: Ceasefire announcement Fed policy Geopolitical tensions Gold prices Inflation Silver prices

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