The United States and China have agreed on a framework to resume trade negotiations after recent disputes threatened to derail progress. Following two days of meetings in London, senior negotiators from both countries identified a path forward on outstanding issues involving mineral and technology exports. Although the larger question of China’s trade surplus with the … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 19th, 2025 Gold Treads Water Ahead of Fed Minutes Gold is trading around $4,100 an ounce as investors await two key catalysts: the Federal Reserve’s October meeting minutes and a delayed September jobs report. After bouncing off the $4,000 level earlier … Read more
Gold prices climbed to record levels in 2025, trading above $3,200 as investors sought protection amid heightened economic uncertainty. The surge has broken more than a dozen historical highs, prompting debate among financial professionals about whether now is a prudent time to buy. Opinions among experts are mixed. Sameer Samana of Wells Fargo Investment Institute … Read more
Key Takeaways LBMA documentation filed with HMRC in 2013 indicates that roughly 95% of London precious metals transactions settle in unallocated accounts — meaning paper claims on pooled metal rather than title to specific bars. A Zawya report (May 18, 2026) details Dubai’s rapid rise as a major hub for physical allocated bars routed from … Read more
This month we’re highlighting silver — a metal whose name in more than 14 languages is synonymous with money. That connection is no accident. Silver is far more than a common metal: it’s a versatile, historically significant material that has served as currency and found countless industrial, medical, and technological uses for millennia. Whether you’re … Read more
If you’re planning to sell gold or silver bullion, you want the best price possible. Whether you’re realizing gains, funding a major life event, selling inherited metals, or cleaning out jewelry, this guide will help make the selling process smoother and more profitable. Before you sell, consider three core factors: price, convenience, and safety. This … Read more
Precious metals are dominating market attention as gold recently climbed past $4,100 per ounce and silver surged above $51—both record highs. This powerful rally reflects growing investor demand for tangible assets amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Understanding the forces behind the gold and silver advance is essential for investors shaping long-term portfolios. Below are … Read more
India finds itself navigating a delicate diplomatic path as former President Trump escalates tariff threats against BRICS members and accuses the bloc of attempting to weaken the U.S. dollar. Although Trump has signaled a possible 10% tariff on all BRICS countries — India included — New Delhi is taking care to distance itself from any … Read more
Many people who buy silver still think of it mainly as a monetary metal — a hedge against inflation or a less expensive alternative to gold. That view is correct, but increasingly incomplete. Today silver has quietly become one of the most strategically important industrial materials on the planet. Solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI … Read more
Tomorrow morning at 8:30 a.m. ET the Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the May nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report — the final major data point before the Federal Reserve’s June meeting and a number likely to define gold’s near-term direction. Gold is trading around $4,481 today, while futures markets have been pricing in a meaningful … Read more