Gold, Silver Prices Brace for Volatility: US Data, Fed Signals to Drive Market

• Gold and silver prices are expected to remain volatile in the week starting February 16, 2026.
• Investors will monitor US inflation figures, GDP data, and Federal Reserve policy signals for market direction.
• Traders will also watch US labor data, FOMC minutes, and Fed official statements for interest rate cut timing.
• Last week, silver futures fell by 2.2% (5,532 rupees), while gold increased by 444 rupees (0.3%) in the domestic market.
• Geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases are supporting gold as a safe-haven, despite strong US economic data.