President Trump’s calls for lower interest rates face structural headwinds that extend well beyond the authority of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The long era of unusually cheap money, which supported booming housing and stock markets for more than thirty years, is drawing to a close because of several powerful, lasting trends. The retirement of … Read more

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hiroshi Nakaso says the U.S. dollar will remain the dominant global currency, but he warns that “cracks” are beginning to show in its long-standing supremacy. These emerging signs of vulnerability are prompting investors and institutions to look for alternatives and diversify their currency holdings. Nakaso points out that while … Read more

At the start of each year, we at GoldSilver.com review forecasts from major banks, financial institutions, and respected analysts to measure market sentiment toward gold. These insights form the basis of our annual Gold Price Prediction article and provide a comprehensive outlook for the year ahead. With several months of strong gains already behind us, … Read more

Gold prices have retreated roughly 6% from their recent record high near $3,500 per ounce as trade tensions between major economies have eased. Market volatility subsided after the April 2 tariff announcements, and progress in trade discussions among Asian economies helped reduce safe-haven demand for bullion. Analysts say the pullback accelerated as traders realized the … Read more

As gold reached record highs, Russia’s precious metals exports to China nearly doubled, totaling about $1 billion in the first half of the year. Western markets have been largely closed to Russian bullion since 2022, pushing China to the forefront as a key trading partner. This realignment in global trade reflects broader geopolitical shifts and … Read more

Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, has described the current U.S.-Japan trade negotiations as being “in a fog,” signaling uncertainty about their progress and outcome. Tokyo is pressing the Trump administration to remove a 25% tariff on Japanese automobiles, as well as other import duties that are currently suspended until July 9. Japan views the … Read more

ADP reported 122,000 private‑sector jobs added in May this morning — the strongest reading since January 2025, according to ADP Research. Gold is trading near $4,450 at the open. Friday’s official US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report arrives at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. On June 16–17, Kevin Warsh will chair his first Federal Reserve meeting. Before markets … Read more

Gold and bitcoin are both promoted as “hard” assets—scarce, non-sovereign stores of value that resist monetary debasement—but they behave very differently under pressure. Gold set an all-time high of $5,589 per ounce in January 2026 after 53 record closes in 2025. Bitcoin peaked at $126,198 in October 2025 and now trades near $82,000, about 35% … Read more

Gold prices rose to a one-week high on Thursday, gaining 1% to reach $3,382.61 per ounce as investors sought the safety of precious metals amid several market pressures. Heightened tensions in the Middle East were a major driver: U.S. President Trump warned the region was becoming “dangerous” and announced the evacuation of some American personnel, … Read more

Despite high-profile proposals to reduce spending and the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), federal outlays have risen by 8.7% when comparing the period since President Trump took office to the same timeframe in 2024. The largest contributors to the increase are long-standing mandatory programs: Social Security, Medicare and other social insurance benefits. … Read more