🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  March 26th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  The Iran–Strait of Hormuz standoff has become one of the clearest drivers of gold and silver volatility in years — and today’s developments made the picture even more complex. 📊 Market Snapshot   Gold tumbled as much as 3% intraday, trading … Read more

US financial markets faced notable volatility on Monday as investors reacted to reports that President Trump was considering dismissing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell as much as 1%, driving the dollar to its lowest level since December 2023. At the same time, US stock futures slipped around 1.3% and … Read more

Have you ever wondered how the United States ended up with the fiat monetary system it uses today? Throughout much of American history, the nation relied on money backed by gold or silver far more often than not. Inspired in part by a reader’s suggestion, we created a visual timeline that traces the evolution of … Read more

Gold briefly surged to a record high of $3,500 per ounce as investors reacted to reports that President Trump might consider dismissing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The prospect of a change at the Fed spurred a flight from U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar into traditional safe-haven assets, with gold among the primary beneficiaries. … Read more

Gold futures rose 0.2% to $3,382.60 per troy ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid growing market uncertainty. The metal’s advance is driven by two major developments: President Trump’s recent executive order that doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum, and heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Both factors have pushed investors toward traditionally safer … Read more

So you’ve decided to buy physical gold and silver from a coin shop. This can be a sensible choice, but it requires careful thought. Buying precious metals at a local dealer has both advantages and pitfalls, so informed preparation is essential. Before you even walk into a coin shop * Search As Mike Maloney emphasizes … Read more

Gold has retreated about 16% from its January 2026 all-time high of $5,589 per ounce. For long-term investors, a correction of this size inside an active bull market has historically provided a buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit. The structural forces pushing gold higher — persistent inflation, central bank accumulation, and ongoing monetary … Read more

Gold prices fell for a third straight day, sliding as much as 2.2% as markets reacted to President Trump’s tariff announcements. This pullback marks the largest three-day decline for gold since August 2020, driven by investor concerns about trade tensions and the potential economic fallout. Even as officials from the Trump administration sought to calm … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 6, 2025 Gold Steadies Amid Softer Dollar Gold posted a modest gain on Thursday — spot bullion rose about 0.4% to roughly $3,996/oz — as the U.S. dollar eased from a four-month high and worries about the ongoing federal government shutdown persisted. … Read more

Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy rose notably in June, according to the University of Michigan’s preliminary sentiment index. The overall index climbed 8.3 points to 60.5, surpassing economist expectations and marking the first monthly increase this year. A major contributing factor was a sharp drop in near-term inflation expectations: consumers now expect prices to … Read more