Gold prices have surged to new record levels this year, briefly topping $3,500 before settling near $3,400—a gain of roughly 30% year-to-date. After a short pullback to about $3,300 on Wednesday, gold still significantly outperformed the S&P 500, which has fallen roughly 8% so far this year. Analysts point to a mix of factors driving … Read more
Gold’s remarkable five-day rally paused briefly on Thursday as spot prices settled at $2,867.93 per ounce, after earlier touching a record high of $2,882.16. Underlying momentum remains intact, supported by growing concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions and the potential drag these issues could place on global economic growth. Technical indicators point to overbought conditions—the 14-day … Read more
The aftermath of the first Trump trade war has reshaped global commerce in unexpected ways. Between 2018 and 2024, China reduced its exposure to US trade, with its share falling from 15.7% to 10.9% of total US trade. At the same time, Beijing has strengthened economic ties with Southeast Asian nations and with Russia, diversifying … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 19th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Debt Tops $38.6 Trillion as $1T Added This Fiscal Year The link between rising national debt and higher gold prices is becoming more pronounced. The Joint Economic Committee reported that more than $1 trillion has been added … Read more
US credit-risk indicators climbed to their highest levels of 2025 on Monday as investors grew more worried about the economic outlook. Rising risk measures and widening spreads signaled growing concern about corporate credit quality and the potential for weaker consumer demand. The Markit CDX North American Investment Grade Index widened to 53.54 basis points, reflecting … Read more
Gold extended its strong rally for a seventh straight week as trade war fears intensified, reinforcing demand for the metal as a safe-haven investment. The price climbed 0.3% to $2,936.99 per ounce on the day, bringing the weekly gain to about 2.6%. Ongoing economic uncertainty and recent calls for reciprocal tariffs by President Trump have … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsMarch 6th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Price Outlook: Metals Find Their Footing After January Rout January delivered sharp losses for gold and silver, with some of the largest single-day declines in recent trading history prompting widespread profit-taking and concern. That initial shock, … Read more
Upper-income Americans are increasingly struggling to keep up with credit card and auto loan payments, a trend that points to rising financial stress even among higher earners. Delinquencies among households with incomes of $150,000 or more have risen by nearly 20% over the past two years. Factors contributing to this increase include slower hiring, higher … Read more
Gold climbed about 0.3% to $3,299.54 per ounce on Friday after President Trump unexpectedly imposed steep tariffs on exports from Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan. Even with the gain, bullion finished the week down roughly 1.4%. Analysts noted that a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report could push prices back toward the $3,200 level. Market participants are … Read more
Australian researchers have developed a toxin-free method to extract gold from ore and electronic waste. The approach uses a safe, widely used water-treatment compound that—when activated by saltwater—dissolves gold. The dissolved gold is then captured by a reusable polymer, allowing efficient recovery without hazardous reagents. By avoiding deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury, this … Read more