The Swiss Precious Metals Association (ASFCMP) has issued a response to the recent U.S. decision to apply a 39% tariff on certain gold imports. The move clarifies that commonly traded Comex‑deliverable gold bars—specifically 1 kg and 100 oz sizes—are not exempt and therefore fall within the scope of the new charges. According to U.S. Customs … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors January 20th, 2026 Precious Metals Surge to New Heights Gold and silver moved sharply higher overnight. Gold climbed roughly 3.11% to trade above $4,700 per ounce, while silver surged about 5.8% to trade above $95 per ounce. These gains come as investors rush … Read more

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, their first in-person discussion since Trump returned to office. The two discussed broader economic conditions, but Powell was careful to avoid commenting on future interest-rate decisions. He reiterated that the Fed’s policy choices are driven by data and economic indicators … Read more

Gold surged in 2025, reaching a peak near $3,500 per ounce, driven by a combination of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Geopolitical tensions have been a major catalyst. Conflicts and instability in regions such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe have heightened demand for safe-haven assets, prompting investors to allocate more capital to gold as … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 21, 2026 In this update: Five seemingly unrelated stories — tariff refunds, Apple’s leadership transition, a resurgent dollar, Canada’s political shift, and disappointing AI productivity — are converging as structural tailwinds for gold. Below is a concise explanation of what each development means for precious metals. Who’s Actually … Read more

Ever wondered how the United States ended up with a fiat monetary system? Throughout much of American history, the nation relied on money backed by gold or silver. Only over time did that backing disappear, leading to the modern dollar that can be expanded at the government’s discretion. Inspired in part by a suggestion from … Read more

Financial strategists at Eurizon SLJ Capital estimate that Asian nations may collectively hold roughly $2.5 trillion in US-dollar reserves that could be sold in the near future. Such a large-scale liquidation would present a meaningful downside risk to the dollar’s exchange value versus a range of Asian currencies. The potential shift is driven in part … Read more

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According to a recent Barron’s article, the investment management industry is undergoing a structural convergence that is blurring long-standing distinctions between conventional and alternative assets, public and private securities, and institutional and wealth management solutions. Four main trends are driving this transformation: The rise of multistrategy asset management; The decline of rigid, traditional strategic asset … Read more

Oil markets are firming, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbing above $65 per barrel — its highest level since April. Traders attribute the rise in prices to renewed US-China trade discussions taking place in London, which have raised hopes of a reduction in tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Positive signals from those … Read more