Craig Hemke at Sprott Money stated that gold and silver price lows for 2026 are likely already established following a four-month period of weakness. The precious metals experienced pressure after the Iran War caused inflation expectations and rate hike projections to rise, with crude oil surging from $65 to $110. Hemke's analysis indicates the market hit 'Peak Hawkishness' in the days immediately following the June FOMC meeting. With hostilities largely ceasing last month and crude oil prices r