Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has expressed serious concern about the sustainability of the United Kingdom’s public finances, warning that the country could enter a “debt death spiral.” In such a scenario, the government would face mounting pressure to choose between borrowing more to service existing obligations, implementing deeper spending cuts, or raising taxes—each option … Read more

Gold has surged about 40% this year while many industrial metals, such as copper, have fallen roughly 10%. That widening divergence between precious and industrial metals is notable because gold typically gains when investors seek safety, whereas metals like copper tend to reflect economic activity. The current gap therefore raises questions about the direction of … Read more

Gold demand in the first quarter of 2025 reached its strongest opening-quarter level since 2016, totaling 1,206 tonnes, a modest 1% increase compared with the same period a year earlier. This outcome reflects a mix of investor appetite, central bank activity and steady retail purchases, even as certain end-use categories adjusted to higher prices and … Read more

Silver has returned to the spotlight in 2025 — and the reasons are clear. Prices recently climbed above $53 per ounce, levels not seen in over a decade. Record industrial demand and ongoing supply deficits have thrust silver back into investors’ view as both a growth asset and a hedge against inflation and market uncertainty. … Read more

ANZ Bank has raised its gold price forecasts, projecting $3,100 per ounce for the next three months and $3,200 per ounce for the six-month horizon, according to a research note published Tuesday. The bank remains positive on gold, pointing to several reinforcing factors: rising geopolitical and trade tensions, looser monetary policy expectations, and continued strong … Read more

ANZ Bank has raised its gold price forecasts, projecting $3,100 per ounce for the next three months and $3,200 per ounce for the six-month horizon, according to a research note published Tuesday. The bank remains positive on gold, pointing to several reinforcing factors: rising geopolitical and trade tensions, looser monetary policy expectations, and continued strong … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors September 12th, 2025  Inflation Ticks Higher, But Fed Cut Still On Track August inflation came in a touch warmer than many expected. Headline CPI rose 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in July, and the monthly increase of 0.4% exceeded forecasts. The rise was … Read more

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.222% on Tuesday as markets prepared for $67 billion in upcoming bond auctions. Investors reacted to data and anticipated upcoming statements from Federal Reserve officials, weighing the potential implications for interest rates and borrowing costs. An ISM services report released this week raised concerns by showing that prices in … Read more

The Bank of England has implemented its third consecutive interest rate cut, reducing the base rate to 4.5% as concerns about stagflation grow. The decision was not unanimous: two of the nine Monetary Policy Committee members supported a larger 0.50% reduction, creating a notable split within the committee. Alongside the rate decision, the Bank published … Read more

Gold prices slipped modestly on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Although the Fed is widely expected to maintain current rates, market participants are focused on any forward guidance that could indicate the timing and size of future rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle … Read more