Gold and silver market update — April 29, 2026 Key Takeaways When the lira came under severe pressure after a regional war shock, Turkey’s central bank sold and swapped more than 127 tonnes of gold — its largest reserve drawdown on record. This action was not evidence that gold had failed. It was a distress … Read more

Gold reached unprecedented levels in 2025, topping the historic $4,000 per ounce mark. As of October 8, spot gold traded near $4,041.71, while futures approached $4,063.70 — a gain of more than 52% year-to-date. Despite these high prices, many first-time investors are still entering the market, drawn to gold’s established role as a hedge amid … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 24th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Pauses After Five-Day Rally as Traders Lock in Gains Gold snapped its five-session winning streak Tuesday morning, pulling back after a strong run driven by a softer U.S. dollar and declining Treasury yields. The rally reflected … Read more

An article from Bloomberg published April 14th examines an unusual shift in the behavior of U.S. Treasury bonds amid the trade tensions between the United States and China. Traditionally viewed as a global safe haven, long-term Treasuries have recently shown patterns that diverge from their historical role during market stress. Typically, Treasury prices rise when … Read more

JP Morgan projects that gold could reach $3,000 per ounce in 2025, driven mainly by sustained central bank buying and renewed inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). After a strong 27% rally in 2024, the bank’s outlook remains constructive. Central bank purchases rose sharply—up 54% year-over-year by late 2024—with China’s central bank returning to the market … Read more

Gold prices surged to a record high near $3,150 an ounce at the start of the second quarter, extending a four-day winning streak. Investors drove the rally as they sought safe-haven assets amid rising uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s planned announcement of broad tariffs on all U.S. trading partners. The metal’s strong start to the year … Read more

Despite warnings from leading economists that tariffs could precipitate a downturn—with some forecasters assigning a high probability to a recession—stock markets have continued to rally. The S&P 500 recently completed its longest winning streak since 2004, recovering much of the ground lost after the initial tariff announcements. This rebound reflects investor optimism driven by strong … Read more

Central banks around the world have elevated gold to become the second-largest reserve asset after the U.S. dollar, overtaking the euro for the first time in modern records. Gold now accounts for roughly 20% of global reserves, compared with about 16% held in euros. This change reflects record annual purchases exceeding 1,000 tonnes since 2022—approximately … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | September 2nd, 2025 — Here’s what you need to know about today’s most important economic and precious metals news: Silver Breaks $40 for First Time Since 2011 Silver climbed above $40 an ounce on Monday, reaching a 14-year high. With roughly a 40% gain year-to-date, silver has outpaced gold as investors … Read more

The Indian government has scaled back its gold monetisation scheme by discontinuing the medium-term (5–7 years) and long-term (12–15 years) deposit options while retaining the short-term (1–3 years) facility. The finance ministry said the decision reflects evolving market conditions and the scheme’s performance. By removing medium- and long-term government-backed deposits, authorities aim to reduce future … Read more