Treasury yields ticked higher following the release of April’s consumer price index, which showed a 2.3% year‑over‑year increase — slightly below market expectations. Investors reacted to the softer‑than‑forecast inflation reading by adjusting fixed‑income positions, but markets remain cautious given ongoing policy uncertainty. The April inflation print suggests that headline inflation continues to moderate from its … Read more

January 2024 brought a notable shift in global currency markets, led by a stronger Japanese yen that posted its best January performance since 2018. The yen rose about 1.6% over the month, even after some weakness toward the end of January. Investor expectations of further Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hikes underpinned the yen’s advance. … Read more

Gold prices rose as investors grew more optimistic about potential U.S. interest-rate cuts and became increasingly concerned about uncertainty in global trade policy. Federal Reserve officials offered mixed views on how tariffs could affect inflation, but several policymakers — including Governor Christopher Waller — have signaled openness to lowering rates. Expectations of easier monetary policy … Read more

The British pound rose to $1.25155 following an unexpected 0.1% increase in GDP for the fourth quarter of 2023, a result that surprised many economists who had forecast a contraction. Despite this positive headline figure, analysts warn the improvement was largely driven by volatile inventory movements rather than broad-based demand. Household consumption was essentially unchanged … Read more

Gold prices eased slightly from recent peaks but remain firmly bid, trading near $2,750 per ounce — about $40 below all-time highs — and poised for a fourth straight weekly advance. Markets are watching proposed trade tariffs from President Trump and scrutinizing upcoming US jobless claims for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Traders … Read more

The latest inflation report showed a welcome slowdown in core consumer prices, with December’s 0.2% rise marking the first deceleration in six months. Several factors helped cool the reading: cheaper hotel stays, smaller increases in rents, and slower growth in medical care services. Together these trends contributed to the softer monthly result while underlying inflation … Read more

The gold-silver ratio has climbed to 100, meaning it now takes 100 ounces of silver to purchase one ounce of gold. That level sits well above the 25-year average of about 68, indicating silver is historically cheap relative to gold. Why the disparity? Gold recently reached record levels above $3,500 as investors sought a safe … Read more

U.S. copper prices have climbed to record levels after President Trump proposed a 50% tariff on copper imports. Though the tariff is intended to encourage more domestic production, experts note that boosting U.S. output will take years. In the meantime, the United States continues to depend on imports for roughly half of its copper supply. … Read more

Gold and silver market update — May 11, 2026 In today’s update: Gold’s recent advance reflects three simultaneous forces: a near‑shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, US inflation running hot at 3.3%, and brisk central bank buying. Below we explain how meetings in Seoul and Beijing and Tuesday’s CPI release matter for metals markets. After … Read more

Two men have been sentenced to prison after stealing an 18-carat gold toilet valued at $6 million from Blenheim Palace in 2019. James Sheen, identified as the organiser of the theft, was handed a four-year prison term, while Michael Jones received 27 months. The stolen artwork, titled “America” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was taken … Read more