Gold and silver market update — May 7, 2026 In today’s update: Gold reached $4,746 and silver jumped 5% on May 7, 2026, after US-Iran peace talks weighed on oil by about 7%. Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a record $397 billion in cash, and the gold/silver ratio tightened to 58 — a sign that silver is … Read more

President Trump has again cast doubt on the United States’ gold reserves stored at Fort Knox, suggesting publicly that some of the bullion could be missing or otherwise not as reported. He announced plans to visit the facility personally, though he has provided no verifiable evidence to support his claims. Official figures from the U.S. … Read more

In a free-market economy, almost any tangible item can be sold to someone, somewhere. As a seller, your main concern is usually receiving what you consider to be a fair value. Can you reasonably expect to get that, or might the sale leave you disappointed? Liquidity describes how easily an asset can be sold on … Read more

The escalating trade conflict between the United States and China has kept gold prices near record highs. Spot gold recently traded around $2,814.94 per ounce after briefly reaching an all-time peak of $2,830.74. Tensions rose when President Trump introduced 10% tariffs on a range of Chinese imports. Beijing responded with retaliatory measures, including countervailing duties … Read more

Gold surged to a new record high of $3,390 per ounce as a softer U.S. dollar and rising market uncertainty drove investors into safe-haven assets. Recent political developments, including President Trump’s public criticism of the Federal Reserve and reports that he considered dismissing Chair Jerome Powell, have raised concerns about the central bank’s independence and … Read more

Gold rose 0.6% to $3,363.97 per ounce as investors digested mixed signals from Washington on global trade. While the White House has signaled a willingness to continue negotiations, ongoing threats of additional tariffs have kept markets on edge and tempered near-term risk appetite. After a strong rally earlier in the year, bullion remains below its … Read more

Every second, millions of dollars of gold change hands around the world. In 2024, average daily gold trading reached about $227 billion, up roughly 39% from 2023’s $163 billion. This surge highlights gold’s growing role in modern portfolios and offers important signals for investors seeking stability, diversification, or inflation protection. What Is Gold Trading Volume … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsMarch 9th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Oil Surges, Gold Slips — But the Long Game Hasn’t Changed Gold retreated today as oil rallied, renewing concerns that rising energy costs could keep inflation pressures elevated. The metal traded near $5,096 per ounce, down about … Read more

The US economy expanded at a 2.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2023, a stronger showing than earlier estimates indicated. Corporate profits surged by 5.9%—the largest quarterly increase in more than two years—and profit margins rose to 15.9%, notably higher than pre-pandemic levels. Higher margins give firms more flexibility to absorb potential cost … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 28th, 2026 Gold Breaks $5,300 as Dollar Confidence Wobbles Gold surged past $5,300 per ounce Wednesday, hitting $5,311.31 as investors grew uneasy about the U.S. dollar and questioned the Federal Reserve’s independence. The latest advance capped a sharp rally that included a more … Read more