AU
Gold
Popular for macro, dollar, inflation, and safe-haven themes. Often watched during major data releases.
- XAU/USD
- Gold vs US dollar
- High-liquidity headline metal
AG
Silver
Combines precious-metal behavior with industrial demand sensitivity, often moving with higher beta than gold.
- XAG/USD
- Industrial and monetary themes
- Volatile intraday movement
PT
Platinum
A specialist metals market influenced by supply conditions, automotive demand, and broader commodity flows.
- Selected account availability
- Wider-spread conditions
- Advanced trader focus
Market drivers
What metals traders watch.
Metals trading is often shaped by US dollar strength, treasury yields, inflation releases, central-bank policy, and risk-off demand. The best setups usually combine chart structure with a clear macro catalyst.
XAUGold pricing symbol
XAGSilver pricing symbol
USDCommon quote currency
CFDDerivative exposure