The April jobs report highlights continued resilience in the U.S. labor market despite recent tariff announcements by President Trump. Employers added 177,000 payrolls for the month, beating expectations of 138,000, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%. Overall job growth reflected a broad-based recovery across several industries, although wage gains were a bit softer … Read more
The Senate has just approved President Trump’s major tax and spending package, which extends key elements of the 2017 tax cuts while introducing new provisions aimed at workers who earn tips and overtime pay. Among its tax provisions, the bill temporarily raises the cap on the state and local tax deduction to $40,000 for a … Read more
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high of $2,946.85 per ounce, marking the ninth record set this year as investors reacted to President Trump’s threats to levy 25% tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Analysts say the move reflects rising safe-haven demand, and many expect prices to test the $3,000 level if geopolitical and trade … Read more
In today’s update: Central bank gold buying has been underreported — Goldman Sachs revised its estimates sharply higher. HSBC raised silver forecasts, U.S. Treasury yields hit a one-year high, and institutional demand for gold remains firm despite higher yields. As of May 18, 2026, central bank gold purchases appear substantially larger than official tallies indicated … Read more
Central banks around the world have been quietly increasing their gold reserves, adding well over 1,000 metric tons a year in recent periods as part of a broader effort to diversify away from the U.S. dollar. This accumulation is driven by growing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, and much of it is not fully visible … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 11th, 2025 Fed Delivers Third Rate Cut of 2025, Signals Caution Ahead The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, lowering the policy range to 3.50%–3.75% — its third straight cut since September. The decision exposed divisions within the … Read more
When you begin shopping for silver and gold products, several factors will shape your decisions. Price is often the most important consideration. Precious metals dealers know this and frequently design their business models and marketing around low-price offers. Many shoppers are conditioned to assume that the lowest price wins when comparing similar or like-kind bullion … Read more
Key Takeaways Central banks purchased over 1,000 tonnes of gold in each of 2022, 2023, and 2024 — the strongest sustained buying pace in 55 years. The rationale: physical gold is a reserve asset that foreign governments cannot freeze, seize, or sanction. [World Gold Council] Six independent forces are driving gold’s remonetization simultaneously: sanction-resistant reserves, … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsDecember 24th, 2025 Gold Breaks $4,500 as Precious Metals Surge Gold climbed above $4,500 an ounce for the first time Wednesday, capping a historic year that saw roughly a 70% rally — the strongest annual gain since 1979. Three main factors are fueling the … Read more
Gold remains positioned for further gains despite retreating from February’s peak of $2,954 per ounce. Many market observers continue to view the recent pullback as temporary and still expect gold to test the $3,000 level. Financial analyst Jesse Colombo, known for forecasting the last major financial crisis, attributes the recent dip mainly to a stronger … Read more