TD Securities has adopted a bullish outlook for gold, initiating a tactical long position and setting a one-month target price of $3,650 per ounce. The investment bank’s recommendation reflects a belief that the metal can deliver near-term upside as geopolitical risks and market uncertainty increase. The firm characterizes gold as a low-risk haven asset that … Read more

Key Takeaways Hong Kong aims for a July 2026 trial of a government-backed gold clearing platform — the first Asian clearing infrastructure focused on physical gold settlement in Asian time zones. Asia accounts for roughly 60% of annual global gold demand, yet the LBMA benchmark set in London remains the global pricing reference. The new … Read more

A federal court has blocked President Trump from using emergency powers to impose broad new tariffs on imports, delivering a significant setback to a central element of his economic agenda. A three-judge panel concluded that the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs exceeded the scope of presidential authority. The court found that such sweeping, long-term trade measures … Read more

Turkey’s central bank announced another 250-basis-point reduction in its key policy interest rate, bringing the rate down to 45% and indicating that further cuts are likely in the months ahead. Alongside the rate decision, the bank revised its policy framework by removing monthly inflation readings from the set of formal decision criteria. Instead, it now … Read more

Today, a nationwide “economic blackout” is underway as Americans observe a 24-hour boycott of several major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and McDonald’s. The action asks shoppers to refrain from spending at these chains for one day as a way to register concern about corporate behavior and to encourage a rethink of consumer priorities. The … Read more

South African mining stocks delivered an unprecedented surge in March, posting their strongest monthly gain since records began in 1995. The sector jumped 33% during the month, driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold prices. This powerful rally in miners helped protect South Africa’s benchmark FTSE/JSE All Share Index from wider global market volatility. … Read more

Global oil markets fell about 1% on Monday as two main forces eased upward pressure on prices: a reduction in Middle East geopolitical risk and expectations of higher supply. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by President Trump after a 12-day conflict, removed much of the risk premium that had pushed Brent crude above … Read more

Silver markets remain undersupplied for the fourth consecutive year, keeping the market tight and price-sensitive. Analyst Daniel Ghali argues that we are in the closing phase of a “silver squeeze,” pointing to historical episodes when sharp breakouts in silver quickly accelerated. For example, past breakouts above $35 per ounce were followed by rapid advances that … Read more

Gold has long held its place as a reliable store of value, often outperforming paper currencies in preserving purchasing power over time. While currencies rise and fall, gold remains a tangible, private asset that many investors use to hedge against the volatility of stock markets and fiat money. If you recognize gold’s advantages and want … Read more

Oil prices declined by more than 1% on Monday after OPEC+ announced it will raise production by 547,000 barrels per day in September as part of its effort to reclaim market share. Brent crude fell to $68.82 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped to $66.51 per barrel. The increase in output effectively reverses … Read more