Gold surged in 2025, reaching a peak near $3,500 per ounce, driven by a combination of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. Geopolitical tensions have been a major catalyst. Conflicts and instability in regions such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe have heightened demand for safe-haven assets, prompting investors to allocate more capital to gold as … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 21, 2026 In this update: Five seemingly unrelated stories — tariff refunds, Apple’s leadership transition, a resurgent dollar, Canada’s political shift, and disappointing AI productivity — are converging as structural tailwinds for gold. Below is a concise explanation of what each development means for precious metals. Who’s Actually … Read more

Ever wondered how the United States ended up with a fiat monetary system? Throughout much of American history, the nation relied on money backed by gold or silver. Only over time did that backing disappear, leading to the modern dollar that can be expanded at the government’s discretion. Inspired in part by a suggestion from … Read more

Financial strategists at Eurizon SLJ Capital estimate that Asian nations may collectively hold roughly $2.5 trillion in US-dollar reserves that could be sold in the near future. Such a large-scale liquidation would present a meaningful downside risk to the dollar’s exchange value versus a range of Asian currencies. The potential shift is driven in part … Read more

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According to a recent Barron’s article, the investment management industry is undergoing a structural convergence that is blurring long-standing distinctions between conventional and alternative assets, public and private securities, and institutional and wealth management solutions. Four main trends are driving this transformation: The rise of multistrategy asset management; The decline of rigid, traditional strategic asset … Read more

Oil markets are firming, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbing above $65 per barrel — its highest level since April. Traders attribute the rise in prices to renewed US-China trade discussions taking place in London, which have raised hopes of a reduction in tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Positive signals from those … Read more

Gold and silver have pushed to fresh cyclical highs. Gold surpassed its March 20 record of $3,057.50, while silver topped $34.24 and moved closer to its October peak of $34.87. The primary catalyst behind this advance is growing concern over the “Liberation Day” tariffs set to take effect on April 3, which many market participants … Read more

Gold reclaimed levels above $2,900 per ounce after a modest dip on Monday. That earlier pullback occurred amid a broader market sell-off triggered by President Trump’s warning about economic headwinds tied to his new tariff measures. Although gold is widely viewed as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty, it can come under short-term pressure … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting of 2025 takes place at an important moment for financial markets. The S&P 500 is trading at record levels, and investors are closely watching for any clues about the timing and pace of future rate cuts. After last December’s meeting tempered expectations for easy policy, better-than-expected inflation readings helped … Read more