The Bank of England’s latest monetary policy announcement surprised markets by leaning more dovish than many had anticipated, even though the central bank cut its main interest rate by the expected 25 basis points to 4.5%. The decision was unanimous, but notable for the fact that two members voted in favor of a larger, 50 … Read more

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that newly proposed tariffs could force the Fed into a difficult trade-off between its two main goals: keeping inflation in check and supporting economic growth. Speaking in Chicago, Powell said the tariffs are likely to move the economy “further away from our goals” over the course of the year … Read more

President Trump is openly threatening to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and has asked the Supreme Court to greenlight his broader effort to dismiss members of independent agencies. This push confronts a longstanding, roughly 90-year legal precedent that limits a president’s ability to fire officials at independent agencies except for specific causes such as … Read more

Quick Answer: Gold prices move inversely to real interest rates. When real yields (nominal yield minus expected inflation) rise, gold tends to fall. When real yields fall toward zero or turn negative, gold tends to rise. The 10-year TIPS yield is the most direct signal to monitor. When gold drops hundreds of dollars in a … Read more

The India gold demand slump is deepening as rising prices and seasonal factors, such as an early monsoon, continue to suppress buying activity across the country. India’s gold market is experiencing widening discounts as domestic rates near record highs, discouraging many buyers. Dealers are offering gold at up to $56 below official rates, nearly double … Read more

Gold has broken out of the consolidation that formed during December, showing renewed bullish momentum since the recent U.S. presidential transition. After a period of compressive price action, the metal staged a decisive move higher that confirms a change in market behavior from indecision to directional strength. The breakout cleared a key resistance level around … Read more

US core inflation stayed elevated in February, running at an estimated annualized pace of 2.7%, a level that has kept the Federal Reserve cautious about moving quickly to cut interest rates. Fed officials are watching closely for potential effects from President Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs for April 2, called “Liberation Day.” Those tariff measures could … Read more

If you’re planning to sell silver bullion, you want to secure the best possible price. Whether you’ve been accumulating precious metals for years, inherited items from a loved one, or are simply clearing out jewelry, this guide explains the key points to ensure a smooth, well-informed sale. This article covers the main considerations when selling … Read more

The euro climbed to its strongest level so far in 2025 against the dollar, rising 0.7% to $1.0556 on Tuesday despite new U.S. tariffs affecting China, Mexico and Canada. The move marks roughly a 4% recovery from a two‑year low reached about a month ago. Several major financial institutions—among them Goldman Sachs, MUFG and TD—have … Read more

The current stock market sell-off differs from past downturns in several notable ways. – Stable earnings outlook: Wall Street’s profit forecasts have remained unusually steady, slipping only about 1.7% since early 2025 even as equity prices fell sharply. That degree of earnings resilience during a steep market decline has been rare, previously observed only during … Read more