Global antimony supplies are under mounting strain as the United States and European nations work to rebuild munitions stockpiles that were drawn down during support for Ukraine. China’s export restrictions over the past year have dramatically tightened availability, sending prices upward and creating disruptions in a market that supplies materials used in bullet cores, primers … Read more
President Trump’s aggressive tariff measures have sparked a significant selloff in U.S. equities, erasing roughly $4 trillion in market capitalization from the S&P 500 since the index peaked on February 19. The rapid change in trade policy and the prospect of higher costs for companies and consumers have intensified investor anxiety, prompting a broad retreat … Read more
Gold prices recovered on Thursday after falling to a one-week low, climbing back above $3,300 per ounce. The rebound came after a court blocked a wide-ranging tariff plan announced by President Trump; the White House has said it will appeal the decision. Markets reacted to the legal setback as investors reassessed the potential economic impact … Read more
The U.S. dollar strengthened notably on Tuesday after President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, signaled support for imposing broad tariffs. His comments suggested a tariff rate considerably higher than the modest, phased approach previously discussed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent had reportedly proposed starting tariffs at 2.5% and raising them gradually over time. … Read more
In 1933 the U.S. government ordered citizens to hand over most private gold within six weeks. The price was fixed at $20.67 per troy ounce. Refusal carried civil and criminal penalties: fines of up to $10,000 (roughly $240,000 in today’s dollars) and up to ten years in prison. Most Americans complied. The government then revalued … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 23rd, 2026 Precious Metals Close in on Historic Milestones Precious metals are approaching two major psychological benchmarks. The gold price is moving toward $5,000 per ounce, while silver is pushing toward $100 per ounce. The rally has been dramatic. Over the past three … Read more
Since President Nixon ended the dollar’s convertibility into gold in 1971, the U.S. dollar has lost roughly 87% of its purchasing power, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI data. In practical terms, what $1 bought in 1971 now requires nearly $8 to buy today. This decline did not happen overnight. It reflects a steady … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors September 23rd, 2025 Metals Update: Gold Nears $3,800, Silver Nears $45 Gold climbed to as high as $3,791.10 an ounce on Tuesday — marking the third consecutive trading day at or near record levels — and is up more than 42% year-to-date in … Read more
Gold prices surpassed the $3,000-per-ounce mark for the first time, climbing to $3,004.86 on Friday. This milestone represents the thirteenth record high set in 2025. The metal has risen roughly 14% so far this year, building on a 27% advance in 2024. Analysts point to several factors behind the sustained rally. Geopolitical tensions and heightened … Read more
Senate Republicans have begun drafting President Trump’s economic proposal, often called his “big, beautiful bill.” The package would deliver roughly $4.5 trillion in tax reductions paired with about $2 trillion in spending adjustments. The Senate voted 52-48 to move forward with writing their version; every Democrat opposed the motion, and Republican Senator Rand Paul also … Read more