South Korea is experiencing a shortage of gold bars. The national mint (KOMSCO) halted sales last month because it cannot obtain sufficient raw materials, and even Seoul’s gold vending machines have reportedly sold out. The surge in demand reflects investors seeking a safe haven amid political uncertainty. Domestic politics have been turbulent: President Yoon has … Read more
On Wednesday, the 10-year Treasury yield fell below the 3-month Treasury yield, producing an inverted yield curve — a pattern that has historically signaled elevated risk of a recession within 12 to 18 months. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York tracks this relationship closely and issues monthly estimates of recession probability. At the end … Read more
Most of Earth’s gold and other precious metals remain locked deep within the planet’s super-hot, molten core. New research examining volcanic rocks from Hawaii, however, shows that some of these metals are gradually migrating upward. Scientists analyzing samples of Hawaiian lava found traces of rare, silver-gray metals such as platinum-group elements. These metals were abundant … Read more
In today’s update: Gold slipped to around $4,502 as Treasury yields spiked — yet Bank of America still targets $6,000, Goldman Sachs calls the drop an accumulation zone, and the structural case for higher prices remains intact. Gold fell to roughly $4,502 per ounce Wednesday morning as rising Treasury yields and a firmer dollar weighed … Read more
The International Monetary Fund projects that global public debt will climb back toward the highs seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, approaching 100% of world GDP by 2030. Public debt surged to 98.9% of global GDP in 2020, fell by roughly 10 percentage points over the following two years as economies rebounded, and is now on … Read more
Gold and silver market update — April 23, 2026 Key Takeaways Gold trades near $4,707 per ounce on Thursday, April 23, down from intraday highs around $4,740. Silver eased from the high $70s toward $75. A firmer dollar at one-week highs and rising inflation expectations pressured both metals. Initial jobless claims rose to 214,000 for … Read more
President Trump has announced new tariffs that will affect a wide range of imported goods. Under the plan, a 25% duty will apply to products from Japan and South Korea, while imports from about a dozen other countries could face rates up to 40%. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 1. The … Read more
Gold has surged to an unprecedented high, topping $3,079 an ounce and recording its fourth straight weekly gain amid escalating trade tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets. The metal climbed 0.7% on Friday after President Trump signed a proclamation imposing 25% tariffs on all auto imports. He also warned of tougher measures against the … Read more
🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 30th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Here’s your gold price news today: metals are bouncing, but the real story is what’s driving the volatility — Iran, the Fed, the dollar, and a currency play unfolding at a key oil chokepoint. Is … Read more
Gold and silver market update — May 4, 2026 Key Takeaways Gold fell 0.63% to $4,584 on May 4, 2026 despite a tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz and the largest ISM Prices Paid print since April 2022. The muted reaction suggests the war premium is already priced in, not that gold’s long-term case … Read more