The British pound rose to $1.25155 following an unexpected 0.1% increase in GDP for the fourth quarter of 2023, a result that surprised many economists who had forecast a contraction. Despite this positive headline figure, analysts warn the improvement was largely driven by volatile inventory movements rather than broad-based demand. Household consumption was essentially unchanged … Read more

Gold prices eased slightly from recent peaks but remain firmly bid, trading near $2,750 per ounce — about $40 below all-time highs — and poised for a fourth straight weekly advance. Markets are watching proposed trade tariffs from President Trump and scrutinizing upcoming US jobless claims for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook. Traders … Read more

The latest inflation report showed a welcome slowdown in core consumer prices, with December’s 0.2% rise marking the first deceleration in six months. Several factors helped cool the reading: cheaper hotel stays, smaller increases in rents, and slower growth in medical care services. Together these trends contributed to the softer monthly result while underlying inflation … Read more

The gold-silver ratio has climbed to 100, meaning it now takes 100 ounces of silver to purchase one ounce of gold. That level sits well above the 25-year average of about 68, indicating silver is historically cheap relative to gold. Why the disparity? Gold recently reached record levels above $3,500 as investors sought a safe … Read more

U.S. copper prices have climbed to record levels after President Trump proposed a 50% tariff on copper imports. Though the tariff is intended to encourage more domestic production, experts note that boosting U.S. output will take years. In the meantime, the United States continues to depend on imports for roughly half of its copper supply. … Read more

Gold and silver market update — May 11, 2026 In today’s update: Gold’s recent advance reflects three simultaneous forces: a near‑shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, US inflation running hot at 3.3%, and brisk central bank buying. Below we explain how meetings in Seoul and Beijing and Tuesday’s CPI release matter for metals markets. After … Read more

Two men have been sentenced to prison after stealing an 18-carat gold toilet valued at $6 million from Blenheim Palace in 2019. James Sheen, identified as the organiser of the theft, was handed a four-year prison term, while Michael Jones received 27 months. The stolen artwork, titled “America” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was taken … Read more

Gold demand across China has surged, depleting inventories at many banks and retailers as the metal climbs to fresh record highs, recently reaching $2,942.71 per ounce. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) says most sizes of its Ruyi Gold bars are sold out, with only limited stock of the 10-gram bars remaining. Other … Read more

Silver currently trades around $66.75 per ounce after a roughly 45% decline from the January 2026 nominal high of $121.64. Over the next five years, plausible scenarios range from $90 to $200+ per ounce depending on industrial demand growth, continuing supply deficits, and monetary policy. The structural case—five consecutive years of supply shortfalls (2021–2025), a … Read more

In today’s unpredictable markets, many investors are choosing to set up gold IRAs and silver IRAs to protect their retirement savings. A Precious Metals IRA combines the tax benefits of a self-directed retirement account with the long-standing stability of physical assets. By adding gold and silver to your portfolio, you’re buying more than metal—you’re adding … Read more