Gold surged to an all-time high of $3,400 per ounce on Monday, climbing about 2% as a softer U.S. dollar and mounting global economic uncertainty encouraged investors to seek safe-haven assets. Since the start of 2025 the metal has rallied more than $700, a move fueled by several factors including renewed U.S.-China trade tensions, public … Read more

The upcoming January jobs report presents a complex picture because several factors are likely to distort the data. Weather events — including the Los Angeles wildfires and widespread cold snaps — are expected to affect employment activity and payroll numbers for the month. More consequential is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual revision, which could … Read more

🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  March 24th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  Gold is experiencing its most severe five-day correction since the early 2010s — even as the Iran conflict intensifies, oil tops $103, and Saudi Arabia moves closer to direct involvement. Here’s what’s driving the selloff.  Precious Metals Under Pressure: The … Read more

Financial markets face several important events this week that could influence the ongoing bull run. The most closely watched is Friday’s summit in Alaska between Presidents Trump and Putin, which focuses on efforts to end the war in Ukraine. A credible peace agreement would likely support European equities and strengthen the euro, while also helping … Read more

A recent Pew Research Center survey finds that a large majority of Americans—63%—see inflation as a “very big problem.” That perception is echoed in financial polling: a 2024 Primerica survey reports that more than 40% of middle-income households identify inflation as their top financial worry. These figures reflect widespread concern about rising prices and how … Read more

Since the United States left the gold standard in 1971, gold has delivered strong long-term returns. Over the decades, annualized returns for gold have been around 8.4%, which is close to the roughly 9.2% annualized return recorded by global equities. Examining more recent history, gold’s performance since 2000 has been particularly notable: it has returned … Read more

Although the U.S. economy has not yet entered a technical recession, several warning signs suggest that risks remain. Economic growth has slowed from previous rates, and some key indicators show strain that could undermine momentum if conditions deteriorate further. Real GDP growth has moderated as consumer demand, which accounted for much of the expansion in … Read more

China’s recent surge in gold activity could drive prices toward $3,000 and potentially higher. Market indicators in China are signaling renewed strength for gold. Trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange picked up markedly after the Lunar New Year, while gold priced in yuan has been on an upward trajectory. These moves reflect growing domestic demand … Read more

The Shanghai Gold Exchange is expanding its presence to Hong Kong by opening a new vault facility that will be operated by a subsidiary of the Bank of China. This strategic move is backed by the People’s Bank of China, which views the expansion as a way to support yuan-denominated pricing benchmarks and to strengthen … Read more

A recent HSBC survey shows that affluent investors are increasingly turning to alternative assets, with gold emerging as a prominent choice. More than half of those surveyed said they intend to increase their exposure to alternatives such as private market funds and hedge funds over the next 12 months, effectively planning to double their current … Read more