Gold and silver have pushed to fresh cyclical highs. Gold surpassed its March 20 record of $3,057.50, while silver topped $34.24 and moved closer to its October peak of $34.87. The primary catalyst behind this advance is growing concern over the “Liberation Day” tariffs set to take effect on April 3, which many market participants … Read more

Gold reclaimed levels above $2,900 per ounce after a modest dip on Monday. That earlier pullback occurred amid a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump’s warning about economic headwinds tied to his new tariff measures. Although gold is widely viewed as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty, it can come under short-term pressure … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting of 2025 takes place at an important moment for financial markets. The S&P 500 is trading at record levels, and investors are closely watching for any clues about the timing and pace of future rate cuts. After last December’s meeting tempered expectations for easy policy, better-than-expected inflation readings helped … Read more

Uncertainty has gripped the gold market after reports that Washington is considering tariffs on imported gold bullion bars. The prospect of new duties has already unsettled prices and disrupted trade flows worldwide. While industry participants await formal guidance, leaders in mining are weighing the potential impacts. Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, said the company … Read more

A notable change in consumer behavior is underway: 25% of Americans now use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services to buy groceries, up from 14% in 2024. This rapid rise highlights how many households are turning to alternative payment options as everyday budgets tighten. Several factors are driving the shift. Persistent inflation and ongoing economic … Read more

Asia has emerged as the center of global gold consumption, accounting for roughly 70% of annual consumer demand. Driven primarily by China and India—which together constitute more than half of worldwide demand—the region is rapidly transforming its gold markets through digital platforms, institutional offerings, and new investment channels. While gold continues to hold deep cultural … Read more

President Trump’s proposal to lower the Federal Reserve’s policy rate to 1% has prompted strong concern among many economists, market participants, and fiscal watchdogs. The President argues that a lower policy rate would reduce the government’s borrowing costs as federal deficits expand, but critics warn that cutting rates so far in the face of robust … Read more

US initial unemployment claims rose to 240,000 last week, an increase of 14,000 from the prior week and above expectations of 226,000. Despite the uptick, the broader labor market remains resilient, with relatively few large-scale layoffs and numerous job openings across many sectors. The rise in claims comes amid uncertainty around proposed tariff measures. A … Read more

Silver is trading near $73 per ounce—about 40% below its January 2026 record and well under many valuation measures. The gold‑silver ratio is roughly 62:1, close to its modern long‑run average. Adjusted for CPI, the 1980 intraday high of $49.45 equates to roughly $170–$195 today. The Silver Institute forecasts a sixth consecutive annual supply deficit … Read more

Gold fell 0.5% to $3,231.08 an ounce on Wednesday as improving U.S.–China trade relations reduced worries about a global slowdown. The two countries agreed to a 90‑day suspension of reciprocal tariffs after talks in Geneva over the weekend, and the U.S. said it would cut tariffs on low‑value Chinese shipments to 30%. That diplomatic progress … Read more