Key Takeaways For most first-time buyers with $1,000 or more, gold is the best starting point — it offers lower volatility, stronger liquidity, simpler storage, and greater flexibility. Silver is usually the smarter second purchase rather than the first — it can deliver higher upside in a bull market, but its greater volatility makes it … Read more

When planning for retirement, a frequent question is: What is the best age to start a precious metals IRA? The simple answer is to begin as soon as you can. Starting early gives your investment more time to grow and offers greater flexibility to ride out market volatility. Why Precious Metals IRAs Matter A precious … Read more

China has responded to President Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on a broad range of imports by imposing matching duties on goods from the United States, intensifying a dispute between the world’s two largest economies. The reciprocal tariffs mirror Washington’s 84% increase on selected imports, and together they represent a significant escalation in trade tensions … Read more

The Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2025 outlines another year of notable deficit for silver, marking the fifth consecutive annual shortfall. The detailed 92-page study reports a global deficit of 148.9 million ounces for 2024, down from 200.6 million ounces in 2023. At the same time, industrial demand climbed to a record 680.5 million ounces, … Read more

On Friday, spot gold eased to $3,357.25 an ounce (down 0.3%) after U.S. jobless claims fell for the sixth consecutive week — the longest streak of declines since 2022. The persistent improvement in the labor market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady at next week’s meeting. Following the jobs data, … Read more

May’s Consumer Price Index report is set to reveal the first clear effects of recent import tariffs on U.S. consumers. Overall inflation remained modest with a 0.2% rise month‑over‑month, but core inflation — which excludes volatile food and energy prices — is expected to climb 0.3%, the largest monthly gain in four months. The timing … Read more

President Trump indicated he might impose new tariffs on China in response to China’s purchase of oil from Russia, following a recent decision that doubled tariffs on certain Indian goods. No final decision has been announced, and Mr. Trump said such measures “may happen.” If implemented, additional tariffs could increase tension in U.S.-China trade relations … Read more

Gold prices have surged to new record levels this year, briefly topping $3,500 before settling near $3,400—a gain of roughly 30% year-to-date. After a short pullback to about $3,300 on Wednesday, gold still significantly outperformed the S&P 500, which has fallen roughly 8% so far this year. Analysts point to a mix of factors driving … Read more

Gold’s remarkable five-day rally paused briefly on Thursday as spot prices settled at $2,867.93 per ounce, after earlier touching a record high of $2,882.16. Underlying momentum remains intact, supported by growing concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions and the potential drag these issues could place on global economic growth. Technical indicators point to overbought conditions—the 14-day … Read more

The aftermath of the first Trump trade war has reshaped global commerce in unexpected ways. Between 2018 and 2024, China reduced its exposure to US trade, with its share falling from 15.7% to 10.9% of total US trade. At the same time, Beijing has strengthened economic ties with Southeast Asian nations and with Russia, diversifying … Read more