China’s central bank is under growing pressure to ease its strict control of the yuan as the prospect of US tariffs under the Trump administration threatens to weigh on exports. Policymakers must weigh the benefits of a weaker currency against the risks of capital flight and potential accusations of currency manipulation. Analysts at ANZ Banking … Read more

Is silver a good investment? Why should someone buy it? It’s reasonable for any investor to ask whether silver belongs in their portfolio. Silver’s market is smaller than gold’s and it lacks the same prestige, so many people overlook it. Yet today there are several compelling reasons to hold physical silver—not just because prices might … Read more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve should consider a larger 50 basis-point rate cut at its September meeting, arguing that revised employment data indicate the central bank could have begun easing policy sooner. In an interview with Fox Business, Bessent pointed to downward revisions to May and June employment figures that only became … Read more

President Trump has temporarily suspended the rollout of higher reciprocal tariffs on many U.S. trading partners for 90 days, replacing them with a reduced 10% tariff rate that takes effect immediately. The move reverses an earlier decision that had implemented higher duties on 56 countries and the European Union roughly 13 hours before. That initial … Read more

As President Trump’s new metal tariffs take effect, U.S. companies are shifting supply chains away from traditional North American partners toward suppliers in the Middle East and South America. The administration’s measures impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% levy on goods from China. Those changes are already reshaping … Read more

HSBC analysts have raised their gold price forecasts but caution that the metal’s recent surge may be approaching a plateau. In their updated outlook, HSBC now expects gold to reach $3,215 per ounce in 2025, a revision up from their prior projection of $3,015. Despite this higher target, the bank’s team notes that the bulk … Read more

Gold recently surpassed $2,900 per ounce, continuing a long-term advance that has seen its price triple over the last ten years and rise roughly tenfold since 2000. That performance stands out because the current rally has persisted even as interest rates remain elevated and the U.S. dollar is relatively strong—both conditions that normally weigh on … Read more

Gold prices rose to four-month highs, surpassing $2,770 as markets reacted to President Trump’s expanding trade threats toward China and the European Union after similar measures directed at Canada and Mexico. The rally in the precious metal reflects increased safe-haven demand amid concerns that trade tensions and stricter immigration policies could stoke inflation and complicate … Read more

In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, JPMorgan portfolio strategist Grace Peters detailed an investment approach that elevates gold as a key component for protecting portfolios. Peters framed her recommendations within the current economic backdrop: while growth indicators are solid, inflation remains persistently above desirable levels. That combination, she argued, increases the appeal of assets that … Read more

Gold climbed to a record $3,500 per ounce in April 2025, representing a roughly 25% increase during the first half of the year, and remains trading close to that peak. The rally reflects several key drivers. Central banks have stepped up purchases—surveys indicate about 43% plan to further increase reserves—while the US dollar has weakened … Read more