Gold prices have surged to record levels, hitting $3,167.57 per ounce last week. The metal is up about 16% so far this year, following a strong 27% gain in 2024. Analysts drawing comparisons with the gold boom of the 1980s note important differences that suggest the current rally may be more durable. The present upswing … Read more

Global stock markets rose Tuesday as investors awaited President Trump’s planned “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2, while gold climbed to a fresh record high of $3,148.88 per ounce. Safe-haven assets strengthened: Treasury yields fell, and both the Japanese yen and Swiss franc held their ground. In Europe, equities were up about 0.9% by … Read more

Oil prices held steady on Tuesday as traders weighed two opposing influences: a likely OPEC+ production increase scheduled for early July and ongoing U.S. trade talks that could affect global demand. Brent crude rose slightly to $66.79 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased modestly to $65.15. Market participants expect OPEC+ to announce an … Read more

Gold eased 0.5% on Friday, settling at $3,030.81 as some investors booked profits after the metal achieved three consecutive record highs. A firmer U.S. dollar, which rose about 0.2%, contributed to the pullback by making gold relatively more expensive for holders of other currencies. U.S. gold futures also retreated modestly, dipping around 0.2% to $3,037.70. … Read more

Four years after the inflation spike that followed the pandemic, American paychecks still lag behind consumer prices. While wages have risen since early 2021, they have not kept pace with the cumulative increase in prices, leaving a persistent shortfall in workers’ real purchasing power. Bankrate’s Wage To Inflation Index shows the current gap at -1.2 … Read more

According to Michael Widmer, head of metals research at Bank of America, the recent gold rally has been driven largely by tariff-related fears and growing economic uncertainty. Widmer and his team forecast that gold could reach $3,500 per ounce within the next 18 months. While gold has been appreciating steadily for years, the pace of … Read more

For the first time since early 2022, the US economy has recorded negative growth. Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that gross domestic product (GDP) fell at an annualized rate of 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, missing economists’ expectations. The decline reflects weaker domestic demand and other factors that weighed on … Read more

The S&P 500 moved closer to correction territory on Tuesday, finishing the session at 5,572.07 after a volatile day of trading fueled by uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy. Markets reacted strongly when President Trump initially announced a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, then reversed course hours later and reverted to the … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 20th, 2025 Gold Catches Its Breath Around $4,300 After peaking at $4,326 on Thursday — marking its 45th record high this year — gold has pulled back to trade around $4,260. The brief retreat follows an extraordinary run that pushed the metal … Read more

Gold prices rose as investors reacted to renewed tariff threats and ongoing uncertainty in trade negotiations. The rally was supported by a softer U.S. dollar, which made gold more attractive to holders of other currencies. Oil prices were largely unchanged, while the British pound saw a modest gain. Market participants continue to monitor developments in … Read more