Treasury yields climbed again as investors reassess the strength of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve’s likely policy path. As prospects for near-term rate cuts fade, market uncertainty has increased. Higher yields can be a headwind for gold by raising the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding assets. Still, ongoing inflationary pressures and periodic market … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 2nd, 2025 Copper Joins Gold and Silver at Record Highs For the first time in decades, copper, gold and silver have all climbed to record levels together. Copper recently touched $11,295 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange, while silver reached $58.83 … Read more

S&P Global Ratings has warned it may cut the United States’ credit rating further from its current AA+ level, citing unsustainable debt growth and persistent political dysfunction. In a report dated April 14, S&P said the outcome of upcoming budget negotiations will be a key factor in assessing U.S. creditworthiness. The United States has previously … Read more

In congressional testimony on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell rebuffed President Trump’s calls for immediate interest-rate cuts, saying the Fed is “well positioned to wait” before changing monetary policy. Powell noted that recent tariff decisions are likely to push inflation higher in the coming months, possibly beginning as early as June. He said the … Read more

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins is signaling a cautious, more conservative approach to monetary policy, stressing patience and gradualism in any future rate cuts even as inflation has eased from its 2022 peaks. Her remarks reflect a careful balancing act: the Federal Reserve must sustain progress toward price stability while also protecting the strength … Read more

Americans are confronting increasing difficulty managing their debts, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s most recent report. In the fourth quarter of 2023, total household debt rose by 0.5% to $18.04 trillion. Credit card balances alone exceeded $1.2 trillion, marking a 7.3% increase compared with the previous year. Some debt growth is … Read more

Convinced a recession is here? Worried the stock market isn’t done crashing? It’s possible conditions could worsen. That raises a natural question: how do gold and other precious metals typically perform during these events? Looking at historical data reveals a clear pattern for many of them. Precious Metals vs. Recessions The most common definition of … Read more

Interested in the gold market but unsure how to begin or what the main terms mean? This concise guide explains the gold market and provides practical information to help you begin investing in gold. If you have a specific question, use these quick links to jump to the topic you need. Introduction to the Gold … Read more

Switzerland’s gold industry has strongly rejected a proposal from Swatch CEO Nick Hayek to apply a 39% export tax on gold bars bound for the United States. Hayek raised the idea in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 39% tariffs on certain Swiss goods, a move that initially included but later exempted … Read more

December’s personal consumption expenditures (PCE) report shows a worrying uptick in U.S. inflation, with the headline rate rising to 2.6% — the highest level in seven months and a notable increase from September’s 3½-year low of 2.1%. The month-over-month gain of 0.3% marked the largest increase since April. Core PCE, which excludes the more volatile … Read more