Precious metal prices fluctuate this week. The values of some remain constant, while others fall slightly, and, for example, copper has increased strongly. Uk.finance.yahoo.com says that there are a number of factors influencing metal price movements, but the weakening of the US dollar this week has had an immediate impact on the value of some metals. Recent developments are indeed worthy of further monitoring.
The price of gold remains stable. It is currently trading at $2,333.75 an ounce. Gold.org says that demand for the metal was up significantly in the first quarter of this year, with mining activity up by 4%. Experts say that the large Chinese investments in this metal and the very fact that the metal is a reliable investment in difficult times have contributed to the increased demand for gold - this has been taken into account by many investors (sources: Scmp.com, Am.lombardodier.com). India's demand for gold rose by 8% last month (source: Indianexpress.com). Some investors sell gold during this period, they want to make money. Others, on the contrary, increase its reserves. We will see in the course of the year which strategy is more favourable in this period.

Precious metal prices have been steadily rising over the past few weeks, but it is common for prices to fall at some point. This was also the case this week, with most precious metals’ prices falling, but only marginally. Cnbc.com says that the military tension in the Middle East is affecting the changes in the value of metals. However, one can hope that these changes are temporary and that precious metal prices will recover in the near future.
The price of gold fell slightly. It is currently trading at $2,331.24 an ounce. Businesslive.co.za says that the geopolitical situation in the Middle East has the biggest influence on the movement of the gold price. However, experts believe that this change is temporary (source: Heraeus.com). Actionforex.com says that further forecasts for gold are positive. Experts also note that the price of gold has doubled in the last five years, so this metal proves a steady increase in its value (source: Dailynewsgypt.com). China continues its traditionally heavy investment in gold, being one of the largest and fastest-investing nations in the metal (source: Mining.com).