Uncertainty has gripped the gold market after reports that Washington is considering tariffs on imported gold bullion bars. The prospect of new duties has already unsettled prices and disrupted trade flows worldwide. While industry participants await formal guidance, leaders in mining are weighing the potential impacts. Mark Bristow, CEO of Barrick Gold, said the company … Read more

A notable change in consumer behavior is underway: 25% of Americans now use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services to buy groceries, up from 14% in 2024. This rapid rise highlights how many households are turning to alternative payment options as everyday budgets tighten. Several factors are driving the shift. Persistent inflation and ongoing economic … Read more

Asia has emerged as the center of global gold consumption, accounting for roughly 70% of annual consumer demand. Driven primarily by China and India—which together constitute more than half of worldwide demand—the region is rapidly transforming its gold markets through digital platforms, institutional offerings, and new investment channels. While gold continues to hold deep cultural … Read more

President Trump’s proposal to lower the Federal Reserve’s policy rate to 1% has prompted strong concern among many economists, market participants, and fiscal watchdogs. The President argues that a lower policy rate would reduce the government’s borrowing costs as federal deficits expand, but critics warn that cutting rates so far in the face of robust … Read more

US initial unemployment claims rose to 240,000 last week, an increase of 14,000 from the prior week and above expectations of 226,000. Despite the uptick, the broader labor market remains resilient, with relatively few large-scale layoffs and numerous job openings across many sectors. The rise in claims comes amid uncertainty around proposed tariff measures. A … Read more

Silver is trading near $73 per ounce—about 40% below its January 2026 record and well under many valuation measures. The gold‑silver ratio is roughly 62:1, close to its modern long‑run average. Adjusted for CPI, the 1980 intraday high of $49.45 equates to roughly $170–$195 today. The Silver Institute forecasts a sixth consecutive annual supply deficit … Read more

Gold fell 0.5% to $3,231.08 an ounce on Wednesday as improving U.S.–China trade relations reduced worries about a global slowdown. The two countries agreed to a 90‑day suspension of reciprocal tariffs after talks in Geneva over the weekend, and the U.S. said it would cut tariffs on low‑value Chinese shipments to 30%. That diplomatic progress … Read more

Oil prices held near $73 a barrel as markets waited for President Trump’s decision on whether to include crude oil in proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Traders and energy firms have been closely watching the announcement because any change in tariff policy could reshape regional flows, refinery economics and consumer fuel … Read more

During a recent Bloomberg TV interview, Morgan Stanley’s Metals and Mining Commodities Strategist Amy Gower said gold could reach $3,400 per ounce in 2025. Gower pointed to two main drivers behind the metal’s strength. The first is sustained physical demand, which gained momentum in 2022 when central banks around the world stepped up gold purchases … Read more

The World Gold Council reported that global gold demand, including over-the-counter trading, rose 3% year-on-year to 1,248.8 metric tons in Q2 2025. Investment demand surged 78% as exchange-traded funds recorded their largest semi-annual inflows since 2020, helping to offset a 14% decline in jewellery consumption. Higher prices discouraged buyers in China and India, driving global … Read more