How Precious Metals and Miners Are Reacting to Syrian Unrest

Gold rose again on April 16, 2018, but it was a marginal increase compared to the previous trading session. Spot gold rose 0.03%, while futures for April expiration increased 0.2% and closed at $1,347.50 per ounce. Palladium joined gold and rose 2.3%, ending the day at $1,004.80 per ounce and surpassing the $1,000 mark again. Palladium has had gains of almost 7.6% over the past five trading days.