Gold pulled back in trading today, slipping 0.7% to $3,358.76 per ounce as the U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of key employment data due Friday. The decline follows Monday’s sharp rally, which was the largest single-day gain for gold in four weeks. Despite today’s retreat, gold remains one of this year’s top performers, up more than … Read more

ANZ Bank views the recent pullback in gold from its peak near $3,500 per ounce as a temporary correction that presents a clear buying opportunity. Even with signs of improving US-China relations, a mix of economic and market dynamics continues to point toward higher gold prices. Notably, US GDP contracted in Q1—the first decline since … Read more

At Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, officials are widely expected to keep the target federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%. Attention will focus on the Fed’s quarterly “dot plot,” which summarizes each policymaker’s forecast for the path of interest rates. The prior dot plot signaled a consensus outlook for two rate cuts in 2025. Analysts generally … Read more

The Trump administration is moving to tighten semiconductor controls on China beyond the measures enacted during the Biden administration. Officials are pursuing a strategy that would extend U.S. export and servicing curbs to foreign suppliers and further limit Beijing’s access to advanced chipmaking technology. In recent diplomatic discussions with Japanese and Dutch counterparts, U.S. representatives … Read more

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a rate adjustment. By maintaining the current rate, borrowing costs remain elevated for American households and businesses. Federal Reserve officials said they will continue to monitor incoming economic data closely before making any moves, citing … Read more

The World Gold Council (WGC) has announced a significant digital initiative aimed at modernizing the global gold market. WGC Chief Executive David Tait highlighted consumer concerns, noting that half of people surveyed lack trust in gold and a majority are unclear about safe ways to invest in it. In response, the WGC has teamed up … Read more

Should I Buy Numismatic Coins? 3 Risks of Collectible Gold Coins Collecting numismatic coins can be an enjoyable hobby and a way to hold a tangible piece of history. The term “numismatic coin” refers to coins whose value is driven primarily by rarity, condition, provenance or collector demand rather than the metal content alone. That … Read more

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rising more than three basis points to 4.371% and the 2-year yield edging up to 4.012%. Markets are digesting President Trump’s announcement of new 25% tariffs on all foreign-manufactured automobiles, though vehicles containing U.S.-made parts will be exempt. The tariff plan has heightened … Read more

Silver has climbed to $46.71 an ounce, rising roughly 61% year-to-date. This dramatic surge is the steepest in decades and brings silver close to its all-time high of $49.45 set in January 1980. Source: GoldSilver.com. Silver rose from $28.92 in January 2025 to $46.71 by late September. Price spikes in silver often accompany periods of … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is projected to slow to 2.6% in January, its lowest reading since June. This cooling is a welcome sign, but officials at the Fed are likely to remain cautious about reducing interest rates further because inflation still sits above their 2% target. The recent improvement largely reflects further easing … Read more