Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid have signaled caution about the idea that the central bank is on an extended path of rate cuts. After 100 basis points of easing since September, both officials suggested the federal funds rate may be nearing a neutral level, contrasting with other policymakers … Read more
Silver prices climbed to a one-week high, rising as much as 1.9% and extending gains for a third straight day. The rally was supported by a softer U.S. dollar, which fell to a three-month low after Germany announced plans to increase public spending and ease borrowing limits. A weaker dollar typically makes dollar-priced commodities such … Read more
Over the past year, gold has gained about 36% while silver has climbed roughly 27%, meaning silver has underperformed at a time when many expected it to outpace gold. Ross Norman of MetalsDaily argues that blaming this gap on “manipulation” misses how markets actually work. Banks and major market participants often neutralize their exposure by … Read more
In its Q2 2025 Gold Demand Trends report, the World Gold Council (WGC) reports that total gold demand—including over-the-counter trades—increased by 3% year-on-year to 1,249 tonnes amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows were particularly strong, with 170 tonnes added in Q2 and 397 tonnes in the first half of 2025, marking the … Read more
In the first quarter of 2026, central banks purchased a net 244 tonnes of gold — the fastest quarterly pace in over a year. For the first time, that roster of buyers includes Guatemala, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Uganda, and Kenya, some of which have not held gold in decades or ever. That shift is notable … Read more
The U.S. dollar is poised to end a four-week winning streak as growing concerns about America’s fiscal health weigh on investor sentiment. Recent developments have amplified anxieties about the nation’s long-term budget trajectory. A Moody’s downgrade of U.S. debt ratings, combined with the narrow passage of President Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax-and-spend package, has drawn renewed … Read more
It’s not just online trends or short-lived market frenzies driving changes in silver demand. A significant structural shift is underway—one that will persist for years or even decades. This built-in demand will increasingly strain supply and will have real consequences for consumers and investors alike. What is causing this shift? The Green Revolution = the … Read more
Gold’s rapid advance lost a bit of steam on Thursday, trading near $3,325 per ounce after Wednesday delivered its biggest single-day gain in two years. The short pause followed encouraging signals from initial U.S.–Japan trade talks; President Trump characterized the negotiations as “big progress.” Even with the brief slowdown, gold has climbed roughly 27% so … Read more
Gold market experts Frank Giustra and Grant Williams delivered urgent warnings about gold’s outlook during their presentation at VRIC. They emphasized a clear divide in how different regions treat gold: investors in the East commonly use gold as a long-term store of wealth, while many Western investors have gravitated toward short-term opportunities in technology stocks … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 12th, 2025 Silver Doubles as Precious Metals Rally Continues Silver surged to $64.29 this week, more than doubling from about $32 eight months ago. That dramatic move has pushed the gold/silver ratio down from an extreme 104:1 in April to a more … Read more