Gold edged higher as the dollar softened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s closely watched decision on interest rates. Investors are weighing whether the Fed will signal potential rate cuts in the coming months—an outcome that typically supports higher bullion prices by reducing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Traders are focused on … Read more

When silver breaks $50, it marks a major inflection point for precious metals. The last time silver traded above that level was 1980 — an era defined by the Hunt Brothers’ market squeeze, inflation near 14%, and widespread monetary and geopolitical instability. Sound familiar? Today’s backdrop is different in detail but similar in consequence: inflation … Read more

Obsessing over Federal Reserve rate decisions may be unnecessary for long-term investing, according to new research. An analysis of historical data dating back to 1980 finds that stock market returns following Fed rate changes—whether cuts or hikes—are not significantly different from typical market performance. The study looked at several scenarios: the fourth cut in a … Read more

Deutsche Bank has sharply raised its gold price forecasts for the coming years, now anticipating average prices of $3,139 per ounce in 2025 and $3,700 per ounce in 2026. These revised figures represent substantial increases from the bank’s earlier projections of $2,725 and $2,900, respectively. Despite recent pullbacks in spot prices, Deutsche Bank remains constructive … Read more

Gold climbed more than 0.80% to $3,382 on Wednesday after softer U.S. economic data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates. The ISM Services PMI slipped to 49.9, marking its first contraction in nearly a year, and private payroll growth slowed sharply to 37,000 in May, well below the 110,000 analysts … Read more

Rare earth elements are vital components in technologies ranging from electric vehicles to advanced defense systems, yet their scarcity is misleading: the real challenge is refining. Turning mined ore into usable metals requires an intricate, capital-intensive, and environmentally demanding process that creates a barrier far larger than raw material availability. While many regions mine rare … Read more

U.S. Treasury bonds have long been viewed as the global safe-haven asset of choice during times of crisis, but recent market behavior indicates that view is evolving. On June 13, following an Israeli strike on Iran, traders reacted in an unexpected way: yields on U.S. Treasurys rose, signaling a decline in demand, while yields on … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 3rd, 2025 Government Shutdown Leaves Markets Flying Blind More than a month into the federal government shutdown, the lack of official economic releases is creating a data drought for markets. The stalemate in Congress has delayed key reports, including nonfarm payrolls, forcing … Read more

Gold pulled back in trading today, slipping 0.7% to $3,358.76 per ounce as the U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of key employment data due Friday. The decline follows Monday’s sharp rally, which was the largest single-day gain for gold in four weeks. Despite today’s retreat, gold remains one of this year’s top performers, up more than … Read more

ANZ Bank views the recent pullback in gold from its peak near $3,500 per ounce as a temporary correction that presents a clear buying opportunity. Even with signs of improving US-China relations, a mix of economic and market dynamics continues to point toward higher gold prices. Notably, US GDP contracted in Q1—the first decline since … Read more