Chinese exports totaled $316 billion in May, up nearly 5% year‑over‑year but below economists’ 6% forecast. The shortfall was largely caused by a sharp 34.4% drop in shipments to the United States — the steepest decline since the pandemic shutdown in February 2020. That fall occurred despite a May 12 agreement that temporarily averted tariffs … Read more

With a vacancy now open on the Federal Reserve Board, the Trump administration is evaluating options to shape the central bank’s future course. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler has announced she will step down earlier than the scheduled end of her term, and the White House is reportedly considering a temporary appointment to fill the remaining … Read more

Gold edged up 0.1% to $2,917.93 per ounce on Wednesday, supported by two key developments: lingering uncertainty over potential new tariffs and a cooler-than-expected inflation report that increases expectations the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates later this year. February’s consumer-price data showed a monthly increase of just 0.2%, down sharply from January’s 0.5% … Read more

Oil prices fell Thursday as several bearish factors weighed on the market. Traders grew increasingly uncertain about U.S. tariff policy after the announced 90-day pause is set to end on July 9, while comprehensive trade agreements with the European Union and Japan remain unresolved, creating downside risk for demand. At the same time, producers in … Read more

Recent U.S. tariff actions have had a noticeable effect on investor behavior, driving increased interest in precious metals as safe-haven assets amid heightened market volatility. This article examines how those trade policies are reshaping gold and silver markets and offers practical considerations for investors evaluating their portfolios. In April 2025, the U.S. administration introduced sweeping … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 5th, 2025 Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Finally Arrives After a historic government shutdown delayed its release by more than a month, the September PCE inflation report will be published Friday at 10 a.m. ET. This is the Federal Reserve’s last major inflation … Read more

The U.S. dollar traded near a more than two-week high against the Japanese yen as President Trump escalated trade tensions by announcing a new round of tariffs scheduled to begin on August 1. The announcement—targeting a range of goods—pushed the dollar slightly higher versus several major currencies after additional threats of levies on copper, semiconductor … Read more

European trade negotiator Maroš Šefčovič said trade talks between the European Union and the United States are showing encouraging progress after he met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris on Wednesday. The meeting signalled constructive engagement at a high level, but the negotiations are unfolding against a backdrop of renewed trade tensions following an … Read more

In a recent Opinion column on MarketWatch, economist Stephen Roach warns that the “America First” protectionist policies promoted by former President Donald Trump could push the United States into a sustained period of stagflation — the harmful combination of sluggish economic growth and elevated inflation. Roach distinguishes between the temporary supply-chain disruptions seen during the … Read more

Brazil’s inflation problem carried into the end of 2024, with consumer prices up 4.83% year-on-year — above the central bank’s 4.5% tolerance ceiling. December’s monthly rise was a modest 0.52%, but the detailed data show persistent inflationary pressure across most sectors of the economy. New central bank governor Gabriel Galipolo inherits a difficult setting: solid … Read more