NYMEX Gold and Silver Futures Trade Higher on Wednesday

Gold and silver futures trade higher on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as the NY Mercantile Exchange reports a rise in both commodities. Gold futures CL=F closed at $2,345.60 per ounce, up 0.7%, while silver futures SIL=F ended at $30.85 per pound, up 0.9%. The gains follow a strengthening U.S. dollar and anticipation of a potential Federal Reserve rate hike later this month, which is pressuring the dollar and supporting precious metals. Volume was light, with gold trading at 3,842 contracts and silver at 1,256 contracts.