Gold ETFs slide over 1%, silver plunges 3%: Why prices are falling and what investors should watch

On Friday, gold and silver ETFs saw declines, with silver dropping more than gold. The declines stem from increased US interest-rate expectations and macroeconomic concerns. Gold ETFs attracted considerable inflows in August, despite ongoing volatility influenced by upcoming consumer inflation data.On Friday, gold and silver ETFs saw declines, with silver dropping more than gold. The declines stem from increased US interest-rate expectations and macroeconomic concerns. Gold ETFs attracted considerable inflows in August, despite ongoing volatility influenced by upcoming consumer inflation data.