U.S. consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since November 2022, according to the latest University of Michigan survey. The drop comes even though several economic indicators have shown improvement over the past two years. Recent positive indicators included: Inflation easing from 7.1% in November 2022 to 2.9% in December 2024 Real GDP growing … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 17th, 2025 Silver Hits Historic $65 — Up 120% This Year Silver climbed above $65 per ounce on Wednesday for the first time on record. That milestone caps an extraordinary 120% gain in 2025, marking the white metal’s strongest performance in decades. … Read more

Despite oil trading near $70 a barrel, the market faces growing signs of a large supply glut by late 2025 and into 2026. OPEC+ plans to unwind production cuts and non-OPEC producers are scaling up output, prompting major forecasters to raise their supply projections. Both the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the U.S. Energy Information … Read more

If you follow silver markets online, you’ve likely seen the same story repeated: COMEX inventories are shrinking, deliveries are increasing, and physical metal is supposedly disappearing from vaults. Many commentators interpret this as a sign that a major silver price breakout is imminent. That conclusion sounds logical at first glance, but the reality is more … Read more

Yesterday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released two connected data points. Headline PCE inflation climbed to 3.8% year-over-year in April — the highest reading since May 2023 — while Q1 GDP was revised down to a 1.6% annualized pace from the initial 2.0% estimate. Slow growth alongside hotter inflation evokes a term economists hoped to … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 4th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Over $5,000, Silver Surges After Deep Sell-Off Gold futures reclaimed the $5,000/oz mark on Wednesday, bouncing back after last week’s dramatic decline. Prices rose roughly 3% to about $5,070/oz, while silver jumped between 8% and 10% … Read more

The United States is urging trading partners to limit Chinese content in their supply chains as part of a series of new trade agreements. With a July 9 deadline approaching, nations must either accept U.S. terms or face the prospect of substantial tariffs on goods that don’t meet the new rules. Key developments: India is … Read more

Gold is a reliable long-term hedge, but first-time buyers often wonder which form of gold is best. This concise guide explains the main types of gold investments and the factors to consider so you can choose the option that aligns with your goals. Gold Coins Gold bullion coins are a tangible, widely recognized way to … Read more

UBS Group AG has raised its gold price forecast to $3,200 per ounce for the next four quarters, up from its prior target of $3,000. The bank cited mounting risks of a prolonged global trade war under President Trump’s policies as a key factor behind the adjustment. Gold recently climbed past $3,000 per ounce for … Read more

Federal Reserve officials have revised their outlook, projecting slower economic growth while anticipating higher inflation. Their new forecast sees gross domestic product expanding by just 1.7% this year, down from the 2.1% estimate issued in December. At the same time, core inflation—the measure that excludes volatile food and energy prices—has been revised up to an … Read more