Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio advises that investors allocate roughly 15% of their portfolios to store-of-value assets like gold or Bitcoin to help balance risk and returns. Although Dalio personally favors gold because of its long track record and role as a monetary asset, he recognizes Bitcoin’s attraction for many investors due to its capped … Read more

President Trump has intensified calls to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and speculation about potential successors is increasing. Several names have surfaced, including Kevin Hassett, Scott Bessent, and Kevin Warsh. Each candidate represents a distinct critique of the Fed’s recent policy path, and all are associated with a preference for lower interest rates. Reports … Read more

US Treasury bonds rallied after new economic indicators pointed to slower growth and easing inflation, reinforcing expectations for two Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2025. Yields on both two-year and 10-year Treasuries fell by roughly 10 basis points as traders adjusted their outlook. Market pricing now includes the possibility of rate cuts as early as … Read more

🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  March 26th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  The Iran–Strait of Hormuz standoff has become one of the clearest drivers of gold and silver volatility in years — and today’s developments made the picture even more complex. 📊 Market Snapshot   Gold tumbled as much as 3% intraday, trading … Read more

US financial markets faced notable volatility on Monday as investors reacted to reports that President Trump was considering dismissing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 1%, driving the dollar to its lowest level since December 2023. At the same time, US stock futures slipped around 1.3% and … Read more

Have you ever wondered how the United States ended up with the fiat monetary system it uses today? Throughout much of American history, the nation relied on money backed by gold or silver far more often than not. Inspired in part by a reader’s suggestion, we created a visual timeline that traces the evolution of … Read more

Gold briefly surged to a record high of $3,500 per ounce as investors reacted to reports that President Trump might consider dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The prospect of a change at the Fed spurred a flight from U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar into traditional safe-haven assets, with gold among the primary beneficiaries. … Read more

Gold futures rose 0.2% to $3,382.60 per troy ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid growing market uncertainty. The metal’s advance is driven by two major developments: President Trump’s recent executive order that doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum, and heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Both factors have pushed investors toward traditionally safer … Read more

So you’ve decided to buy physical gold and silver from a coin shop. This can be a sensible choice, but it requires careful thought. Buying precious metals at a local dealer has both advantages and pitfalls, so informed preparation is essential. Before you even walk into a coin shop * Search As Mike Maloney emphasizes … Read more

Gold has retreated about 16% from its January 2026 all-time high of $5,589 per ounce. For long-term investors, a correction of this size inside an active bull market has historically provided a buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit. The structural forces pushing gold higher — persistent inflation, central bank accumulation, and ongoing monetary … Read more