Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that President Trump’s recently announced global tariffs could have “significantly larger than expected” impacts on the U.S. economy, potentially producing higher inflation and slower growth. That statement represents a change from Powell’s March assessment, when he said tariff effects were likely to be temporary. He now cautions that … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 9th, 2025   Silver Breaks $50 Overnight Silver closed in London at $49.45 per ounce yesterday — the highest closing price on record, surpassing the January 1980 mark that stood for 45 years. The rally extended into overnight trading when silver briefly … Read more

Concise Summary: Gold prices have risen sharply, gaining roughly 11% so far in 2025 and about 42% over the past calendar year, outpacing the S&P 500. Despite the strong performance, some financial professionals caution investors to avoid overexposure, echoing Warren Buffett’s well-known advice to “be fearful when others are greedy.” Many advisors suggest a modest … Read more

Mali has begun construction on a new gold refinery supported by Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm. The plant will have a 200-ton annual capacity and is structured so that Mali retains a controlling stake, signaling a significant change in how the West African country manages its gold sector. When the refinery is … Read more

Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 17th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold is trading near $5,000 as the Federal Reserve begins its March meeting, gas prices climb toward $5 per gallon in some areas, and the gold-silver ratio points to shifting investor preferences. Here’s what’s moving markets … Read more

Gold declined for the second consecutive day as improving trade prospects between the United States, Japan and the European Union boosted investor risk appetite and reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets. Optimism around diplomatic and trade engagements has encouraged flows back into riskier investments, weighing on bullion prices. Spot gold eased 0.7% to $3,362.48 per … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s recent rate cuts have not delivered the widespread relief many Americans expected, revealing a clear gap between central-bank policy and everyday consumer experience. Although the Fed has lowered its benchmark rate by a full percentage point since September 2024, many borrowers continue to face high costs in key areas of household finance. … Read more

U.S. bond investors are now demanding the highest yields in more than a decade to buy long-term Treasury securities, reflecting growing concerns about fiscal sustainability and inflation. That rise in required yields marks a meaningful shift in investor sentiment: after years of low rates, purchasers of long-term government debt are asking for greater compensation to … Read more

The U.S. dollar strengthened against several major currencies after the United States and the European Union reached a new trade agreement. Under the deal, tariffs on EU goods were set at 15%, half the rate that had previously been threatened. Along with last week’s U.S.-Japan agreement, this development eased concerns about a wider global trade … Read more

Despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent assurance that the United States will “never” default on its debt, the historical record tells a more complicated story. Since the founding of the federal government in 1789, the U.S. has at times failed to meet its obligations or has enacted policies that effectively changed the terms of repayment. … Read more