Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Housing affordability has become a major challenge for many Americans. Since 2010 the income needed to buy a home has risen dramatically, and high interest rates have pushed homeownership further beyond reach for a growing number of households. Viewed through a different lens, however, the housing story changes — especially when compared … Read more

The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) is moving decisively to broaden global access to China’s commodities markets and to support further international use of the renminbi. Announced measures will allow qualified foreign brokers and investors to participate more directly, simplifying access and reducing reliance on onshore intermediaries. SHFE published a set of 34 proposals that lay … Read more

Gold is consolidating around $3,317 after a modest 0.48% pullback, demonstrating resilience above the important $3,300 support level despite a firmer dollar and stronger-than-expected U.S. retail data. The metal remains significantly higher year-over-year, up approximately 26.29%, as market participants await clearer guidance from the Federal Reserve amid heightened political attention on Fed policy and ongoing … Read more

Gold and silver market update — May 11, 2026 Key Takeaways Silver is up 6.15% today (as of Monday, May 11, 2026) at $85.36/oz while gold is up just 0.39% at $4,734 — silver is outpacing gold by roughly 16x, driven by positioning ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting in Beijing on May 13–15. The mechanism: … Read more

Global markets were jolted on the first day of the new administration when a White House fact sheet signaled that federal agencies will move to address alleged currency manipulation by other nations. The announcement arrives while the U.S. dollar remains particularly strong, supported by high interest rates and solid economic growth, which already gives it … Read more

When economic conditions weaken, many experienced investors turn to gold. As a time-tested recession hedge, gold and other precious metals can offer stability and preserve purchasing power when markets become volatile. But what is it about gold that makes it especially valuable during downturns? Across centuries, gold has served as a reliable safe haven when … Read more

Counterfeiting precious metals goes back as far as currency itself. Learning to identify fake gold and silver begins with knowing how counterfeits are made. In one high-profile case in September 2012, a Manhattan dealer paid $100,000 for four 10-ounce PAMP Suisse gold bars that later turned out to contain tungsten. The bars had passed basic … Read more

After a brief pullback, Brent crude rebounded toward $69 a barrel as reports of an imminent 15% tariff agreement between the U.S. and the EU improved market sentiment. Traders also monitored fresh data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showing a 3.2 million‑barrel decline in total U.S. crude stocks, even though inventories at the Cushing, … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 18th, 2025 Inflation Cools More Than Expected in November Consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November, coming in below the 3.1% forecast and only slightly up from October’s 2.6%. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also surprised to the downside at … Read more

Commerzbank has revised its outlook for gold prices in early 2025, raising its forecast for the first quarter from $2,600 to $2,700 per troy ounce. The bank left its year-end 2025 target unchanged at $2,650 per troy ounce, indicating an expectation that the market could ease back somewhat after the stronger start to the year. … Read more