Gold and Silver Fall After Jackson Hole as Warsh, Bessent and McAlvany Shape the Precious Metals Outlook

Gold and silver markets ended a volatile week under pressure after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh struck a hawkish tone at Jackson Hole, raising the possibility of higher interest rates and helping send gold to $4,456 and silver to $66.22 per ounce. Warsh’s inflation warnings strengthened rate-hike expectations, creating a potential near-term headwind for precious metals through higher yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated economic pressure on Iran through Operation Economic Outcast, expanding sanctions risks across gold, shipping, technology and other sectors—a geopolitical development that could increase market uncertainty and potentially strengthen safe-haven demand for gold. David McAlvany offered a longer-term bullish counterpoint, arguing that mounting U.S. deficits and Treasury financing pressures could ultimately favor gold while forecasting a potential $6,875 gold price by the end of 2027 and discussing a scenario in which a falling gold-to-silver ratio could eventually support silver near $200. Listen to the full market update for a closer look at Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks, Bessent’s escalating economic campaign against Iran, McAlvany’s gold and silver outlook, and what last week’s events could mean for precious metals prices in the weeks ahead.