A massive arbitrage trade in precious metals that had flooded the United States with more than $80 billion in gold and silver ended abruptly after Wednesday’s announcement that these metals would be exempt from President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy. For months, traders reacted to unusually high price premiums in New York compared with global … Read more
Following Israel’s strike on Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. Treasury bond market saw an unexpected selloff on Friday that pushed yields slightly higher. Investors initially moved into government bonds late Thursday seeking safety, but that demand quickly reversed as market sentiment shifted. BMO Capital Markets strategists noted the change reflected growing concern about inflationary pressures, … Read more
Incrementum has released its latest Gold Monthly Compass, one of the most comprehensive free gold research reports available. This July edition is packed with charts, macro analysis, and market context to help investors and analysts understand the forces shaping the gold market. Highlights from the report include clear, data-driven coverage of the themes that matter … Read more
The June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed headline inflation rising to 2.7% year‑over‑year, while core CPI — which excludes volatile food and energy components — reached 2.9%. Several consumer goods categories registered notable increases after months of declines, a pattern consistent with the first pass-through of higher import costs into retail prices. Apparel, footwear … Read more
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said Tuesday that interest rates will probably need to remain elevated for an extended period to ensure inflation comes down and stays under control. She highlighted that recent policy should remain on the restrictive side to prevent a resurgence of price pressures, particularly in light of new trade measures … Read more
Gold prices slipped modestly on Tuesday but stayed close to their record highs as concerns over trade tensions linked to President Trump’s tariff proposals continued to drive demand for safe-haven assets. Following a peak of $2,956.15 on Monday — marking the eleventh record high this year — spot gold eased about 0.4% to $2,938.63. Market … Read more
Nvidia and AMD have reached a unique agreement with the U.S. government: in exchange for export licenses to sell AI chips to China, both companies will pay 15% of their China chip sales revenue to the U.S. Treasury. The arrangement was concluded after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with President Trump last week and lifts … Read more
The Federal Reserve has formally rescinded its guidance that previously required banks to obtain prior approval before engaging in crypto-related activities. This move comes after similar steps by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), fulfilling a campaign pledge by President Trump to ease restrictions on … Read more
House Republicans narrowly approved a budget resolution on Tuesday that sets the stage for up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and roughly $2 trillion in federal spending reductions over the next decade. The resolution passed by a 217-215 vote after a chaotic hour that included a canceled vote and a last-minute revival, underscoring the … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 19th, 2025 Gold and Silver on Track for Record-Breaking Year Gold looks set to close 2025 with gains exceeding 60% and more than 50 all-time highs, making this the strongest year for the metal since 1979. Silver has been even more dramatic, … Read more