Silver has emerged as a notable performer in 2025, rising nearly 30% year-to-date and trading around $37.50 per ounce. While gold often attracts attention with record highs, silver’s dual role as a precious metal and a critical industrial input is driving renewed investor interest. This article examines the drivers behind silver’s advance and what investors … Read more

Key Takeaways Gold’s value rests on a rare combination of physical scarcity (about 218,000 tonnes above ground, growing roughly 1.7% per year), exceptional chemical stability, and a 5,000-year record as a cross‑civilizational store of value. Since 1971 the dollar’s purchasing power has declined dramatically while gold’s nominal price has risen: gold moved from $35/oz in … Read more

The Federal Reserve now looks more unified in its view that interest rate cuts are unlikely to occur before late 2024, as even policymakers who have historically favored easier policy are urging caution. Christopher Waller, a Fed governor appointed by former President Trump, said the economic effects of announced tariffs are unlikely to be clear … Read more

Major oil and gas firms Shell, Aker BP, and Enbridge have withdrawn from the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) expert advisory group. The companies made the move after SBTi proposed that, as part of meeting net-zero criteria, companies should stop developing new oil and gas fields. Shell and Aker BP cited worries about the practical … Read more

Gold inched higher on Tuesday, rising 0.3% to $3,336.33 per ounce as markets tracked US-China trade talks underway in London and awaited important inflation data. The negotiations, now on their second day, are intended to reduce tensions between the world’s two largest economies after reciprocal tariffs were imposed in April. Although both sides agreed to … Read more

🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 31st, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold prices and inflation in 2026 are being driven by one main pressure point: the Middle East conflict and its implications for energy, commodities, and Federal Reserve policy. Here’s what moved markets in March. Why … Read more

When investors search for high-quality silver bullion, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf frequently ranks among the top choices. Known worldwide for exceptional purity, sovereign backing, and modern security features, this coin has earned a dependable place in many investors’ portfolios—both new and seasoned. If you’re considering physical silver to preserve wealth, hedge inflation, or diversify … Read more

For buyers of gold and silver bullion, one of the most important questions is: where should you store your metals? Taking physical delivery of gold or silver is often the most rewarding part of the purchase, because it gives investors a tangible connection to real monetary assets. That tangibility, however, brings a risk: theft. Even … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 27th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold and Silver Prices Rise as Inflation Data Rattles Wall Street Wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in January. The Producer Price Index rose 0.5% for the month, well above the 0.3% economists had forecast. Core … Read more

UBS has raised its gold price target to $3,000 per ounce as the precious metal climbs past $2,900, marking a rally of more than 11% since mid-December despite persistent hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve. The main force behind this surge is heavy central bank buying. In 2024, net purchases reached roughly 1,045 metric tons … Read more