Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold jumps $31/oz; silver gains $2/oz on rising geopolitical tensions by Live mint | February 19, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Investors continued to seek precious metals amid rising geopolitical tensions, with gold prices hitting an intraday high of $5,040. The Fed’s conflicting views on interest rates add to market uncertainty, while silver also shows gains.