Why Gold Holds at $4,347 as Stocks Hit Record Highs

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Gold is moving higher today, trading at $4,347, even as broader financial markets show strong risk appetite. The S&P 500 has closed at a record high, the Nasdaq has posted its strongest session since March, and oil has fallen to a two-month low. At the same time, the war premium that helped keep inflation elevated … Read more

Why Silver Is Up Today as Iran Deal Shifts Fed Outlook

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Silver is up 1.4% today, while oil is down more than 5%. Many headlines are describing the move as a “peace trade,” but that explanation misses the point. To understand what is really driving the silver price, investors need to look beyond geopolitics and focus on real yields, inflation expectations, and industrial demand. Why did … Read more

Gold Rises 3%, Silver 4.7%: Five Factors Propelling Metals Higher Today

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In today’s update: Gold and silver jumped sharply: gold about +3.4% to $4,362, silver about +4.7% to $71.20. A confirmed US‑Iran peace deal pushed oil to a two‑month low, central banks kept buying 244 tonnes of gold in Q1, and the Fed’s first dot plot under Chair Warsh arrives tomorrow. On June 15, 2026, gold … Read more

Iran Peace Deal Lowers Oil 5% While Gold Rises 3%

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On Sunday night Pakistan’s prime minister announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement that would end nearly four months of fighting. The formal signing is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. Markets reacted immediately: oil opened sharply lower on Monday, with WTI crude plunging more than 5% to about $80 a … Read more

Silver Price Outlook June 2026: Why the Correction Set the Stage for a Rally

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Key Takeaways Silver trades at $70.38 on June 15, 2026 — up 3.45%, outperforming gold (+2.95%), after a US‑Iran ceasefire reduced oil-driven inflation pressure [LBMA spot price, June 15, 2026]. The structural case remains intact — and may be stronger than in January — six consecutive supply deficits totaling roughly 762 million cumulative ounces through … Read more

China’s Gold Surge: Investment Demand Climbs as Jewelry Sales Dip

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China’s gold market rallied in April 2025, extending a run of monthly gains to five consecutive months. Chinese gold exchange-traded funds enjoyed a record month, adding 65 tonnes of holdings—about US$6.8 billion in value. The Shanghai Benchmark Gold Price climbed 6.9% for the month, while the LBMA Gold Price rose roughly 6%. Wholesale demand strengthened … Read more

Gold’s Wild Swings: Are Trade Tensions or Inflation Driving Prices?

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Gold prices saw notable volatility on Thursday, briefly falling to $3,120 per ounce before recovering by more than $100 later in the session. The swing reflected two opposing forces: easing U.S. trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data increased expectations for future interest-rate cuts, supporting bullion. Thu Lan Nguyen, an … Read more

Gold Rises 0.4% as Traders Weigh Conflicting Fed Signals

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Gold traded modestly higher at $3,351 per ounce as investors balanced mixed signals about the US economy and the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Stronger-than-expected economic indicators — including the lowest jobless claims since mid‑April and rising June retail sales — have eased fears of a recession but also reduced market expectations for near‑term rate cuts. … Read more

Fed Inflation Gauge Drops to 2.1% in 2025 as Consumer Spending Stalls

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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed only modest price increases in April, as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose by just 0.1% for the month. That monthly result lowered the annual PCE inflation rate to 2.1%, the weakest reading so far in 2025 and very near the Fed’s 2% objective. Core PCE, which … Read more

US Reportedly Seeks Tariff Talks with China While Insisting Beijing Act First

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Chinese state media report that the US government has quietly contacted Beijing to discuss tariff negotiations, a move that appears to contradict public statements from US officials. These reports suggest ongoing behind-the-scenes communication despite strong rhetoric in Washington. Publicly, former President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Jacob Bessent (note: ensure correct current officials) have insisted … Read more