Silver climbed above $39 an ounce, reaching its highest level in nearly 14 years as investors rushed into the metal amid tight physical supplies and rising geopolitical and trade tensions. The recent advance built on a roughly 4% gain the prior week and reflected strong demand from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have cumulatively added more … Read more

After a historic run in precious metals, investors are no longer only asking whether to own gold or silver — they’re asking how to think about gold and silver investments in 2026. The 2025 gains were dramatic: gold rose roughly 65%, breaking above $4,500 per ounce, while silver rallied about 147%. Both metals outperformed many … Read more

Chinese investors liquidated nearly one million ounces of gold ahead of China’s Labor Day holiday, triggering a pullback in prices to their lowest level in roughly two weeks, near $3,200 per ounce. Goldman Sachs trader Adam Gillard noted that the recent sales effectively unwound almost all of the positions that had been established the prior … Read more

When it comes to gold investment strategies, the conversation among Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, and Jim Rogers reveals how the same asset can be viewed through very different lenses. Each arrives at different conclusions because they measure gold against different objectives: protection, production, or cyclical opportunity. Ray Dalio calls gold “the safest money” and recommends … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 22, 2026 Key takeaways: China’s silver imports in March 2026 were 173% above the 10-year seasonal average — the highest on record per Chinese Customs Authority data Two unrelated forces drove the surge: retail investors substituting silver for gold after gold neared $5,500/oz, and solar manufacturers rushing to … Read more

Key Takeaways at a Glance Gold has led across timeframes in the latest trailing-returns snapshot: about 54% YTD and roughly 54% over 1 year, with double-digit annualized returns over 3, 5, 10 and 20 years. Over 20 years, gold’s annualized return is comparable to or higher than broad U.S. equities in the dataset, while bonds … Read more

UBS analysts remain bullish on gold even after its recent pause following a record high near $3,500 in April. They argue that the metal’s consolidation is not a signal of weakness but a healthy correction that could set the stage for future gains. The bank highlights persistent uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, fiscal policy, and Federal … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known financial educator and author of the bestselling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” recently stated on social media that the financial crash he has long warned about has now occurred. His comments reflect a deep concern about the stability of conventional financial systems and underscore a continued preference for nontraditional stores of … Read more

Bank of America Securities’ head of commodities research, Francisco Blanch, spoke with Bloomberg TV about several lesser-known dynamics shaping the gold market. Blanch reviewed the accounting and reporting practices surrounding the United States’ gold holdings stored at Fort Knox, explaining how valuation methods and disclosure routines can influence market perceptions. He also addressed recent reports … Read more

Africa loses an estimated $5 billion each year because many cross-border transactions are conducted in foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, says Dr. Melaku Geboye Desta of the African Trade Policy Centre. This dependence on non-African currencies raises the cost of trade, prolongs settlement times and exposes economies to exchange-rate volatility. Using currencies outside the … Read more