Why Gold Prices Are Rising: Inflation and Global Trends Explained

Why Gold Prices Are Rising: Inflation and Global Trends Explained

From Morning Drive by Mira Business FM

June 12, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rising gold prices due to inflation and global trends, featuring expert analysis from Jeff Rhodes.

Precious metals markets face a dramatic turnaround as soaring US consumer and producer prices amplify global inflationary pressures, making Federal Reserve interest rate hikes virtually inevitable. Meanwhile, changing geopolitical dynamics spark an overnight rally in gold, shifting market momentum away from falling trends earlier in the week. Jeff Rhodes of Monetary Metals speaks to Tim Elliott to give his expert analysis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Tim Elliott

Guest: Jeff Rhodes

Topics covered

  • gold prices
  • inflation
  • geopolitical dynamics
  • market trends
  • Federal Reserve

Keywords

  • gold prices
  • inflation
  • Federal Reserve
  • geopolitical dynamics
  • Monetary Metals

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Organizations: Monetary Metals

Places: US

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