Gold below Rs 1.5 lakh, silver down Rs 2,000 on dollar strength, Trump’s power plant threat to Iran. What should investors do?

Precious metals are facing headwinds from a strong dollar and reduced likelihood of US rate cuts, making them less appealing as safe-haven assets. Geopolitical tensions, while typically supportive, are currently overshadowed by dollar strength.

Maintain a bearish bias on gold and silver; look for shorting opportunities on strength or accumulate on significant pullbacks with strict stop-losses.

For Indian markets, this story mainly matters for the precious metals pocket. The current signal is bearish, so traders should watch whether the effect spreads across the sector or stays limited to a single name.

Watch whether the market validates this read through price action, volume, and breadth. If the headline matters, the signal should show up in execution, not just in commentary.

• •Gold and silver prices dipped on Monday.
• •The dip is attributed to a stronger dollar and escalating Middle East tensions.
• •Traders are largely discounting any U.S. Federal Reserve rate reductions this year.
• •Experts advise caution, suggesting profit-booking on rallies and waiting for dips to initiate fresh positions.
• •Risk flag: Sudden escalation of geopolitical tensions could reverse the trend.