US consumer prices rose 0.5% in January, the largest monthly increase in nearly 18 months. On an annual basis, the inflation rate climbed to 3.0%, slightly above economists’ forecasts of 2.9%. Excluding volatile food and energy components, core inflation increased 0.4% for the month and 3.3% year over year. That stronger-than-expected inflation print complicates the … Read more
Gold prices slipped after the Federal Reserve announced it would keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% following its July policy meeting. Traders and investors reacted to the Fed’s decision by reassessing expectations for future rate cuts, which pushed the precious metal lower as higher rates tend to strengthen the dollar and … Read more
Current gold market dynamics reveal notable trends despite short-term volatility linked to tariff discussions. While headline news can cause price swings, gold continues to serve as a core reserve asset for central banks around the world. The United States Treasury currently reports holdings of approximately 8,100 tons of gold stored at four locations — Fort … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 23rd, 2025 Silver Breaks $70 as Industrial Demand Roars Back Spot silver has climbed past $70 per ounce for the first time ever, capping a sustained rally driven by tight supply and booming industrial demand. Solar-panel production, electric-vehicle components and consumer electronics … Read more
Silver climbed above $37 per ounce, reaching its highest level since 2011 as renewed geopolitical tensions and tariff announcements spurred safe-haven demand. The rally followed a series of trade moves, including a 35% tariff announced on Canadian imports and suggestions of broader levies affecting major trading partners. Earlier in the week, heavy 50% tariffs on … Read more
Is gold a good investment? Why should you own it? It’s natural—and wise—for an investor to question whether a particular asset deserves a place in a portfolio. Gold raises that question more often than most because it is a metal that pays no interest or dividends. Yet the reasons to hold physical gold extend well … Read more
Fort Knox, the United States’ most secure gold depository, has returned to the headlines after President Trump announced that Elon Musk will conduct an inspection to verify the facility’s gold reserves. Constructed in 1936 and built with fortress-like strength, Fort Knox is renowned for its formidable security. The vaults are protected by thick granite, concrete, … Read more
The White House will issue an executive order to resolve confusion surrounding tariffs on gold bars after U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicated that widely traded 1-kilogram and 100-ounce bars could be subject to country-specific import duties. The guidance had raised alarm across the precious metals market because it suggested that bars originating from certain … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 20th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Above $5,000, Silver Over $80 — A New Phase for Precious Metals Gold’s surge in 2026 has become one of the market’s defining themes. Friday’s move back above $5,000 highlighted that the rally still has momentum, … Read more
Gold and silver market update — May 4, 2026 Key Takeaways The gold-silver ratio has widened to 62.05:1. Since April 22, silver has dropped about 7% versus gold’s roughly 4%, indicating silver is currently underperforming rather than leading. This widening reflects a short-term cyclical move as ceasefire pricing removes some of silver’s industrial risk premium; … Read more