Oil markets remained steady on Wednesday as traders weighed a range of factors influencing global energy supply and demand. Attention shifted to President Trump’s proposed tariffs—10% on Chinese goods and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada effective February 1—which have redirected market focus from the threat of Russian sanctions to the potential consequences of … Read more

Choosing between a Gold IRA and direct physical gold ownership is an important decision for investors seeking stability in an uncertain economic environment. Precious metals remain a well-regarded safe-haven asset, and adding gold to a diversified portfolio can reduce exposure to stock and bond volatility. However, the method you choose—whether a tax-advantaged Gold IRA or … Read more

The USDA sharply revised its egg price outlook on Tuesday, now projecting a 41.1% increase in 2025 — more than double the 20% rise estimated in January. The change reflects the ongoing impact of avian influenza on commercial egg production. In January alone, an estimated 18.8 million egg-laying hens were affected, driving significant reductions in … Read more

The ADP report for March showed private-sector employers added 155,000 jobs, well above February’s revised total of 84,000 and ahead of the Dow Jones consensus of 120,000. This stronger-than-expected payroll gain arrives amid concerns that tariff policies under President Trump could slow hiring and broader economic activity. Job creation in March was broad-based. Professional and … Read more

🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsApril 3rd, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold is falling even as war rages in the Middle East — and the reason may surprise many investors. This article explains the five forces currently shaping precious metals: the Iran conflict’s oil shock, an unexpected … Read more

Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for the gold price at the end of 2025, increasing the target from $3,100 to $3,300 per ounce. The bank’s revised outlook rests on two principal drivers that together are expected to support higher gold valuations over the medium term. First, exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand for gold has been … Read more

In a recent Bloomberg TV appearance on “The Pulse with Francine Lacqua,” Grace Peters, Global Head of Investment Strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, urged investors to prioritize geographic diversification as market uncertainty and volatility rise. Peters highlighted opportunities across several regions and recommended a balanced approach to managing risk and capturing growth. Peters emphasized India … Read more

Gold has staged a historic rally this year, climbing roughly 30% to about $3,406 per troy ounce and outperforming many traditional assets including stocks, bonds and Bitcoin. The price advance reflects strong, broad-based demand. Central banks have been diversifying reserve holdings away from the US dollar, increasing official gold purchases. At the same time, individual … Read more

The Federal Reserve has seven scheduled meetings remaining in 2025, and financial markets are pricing in two to three interest-rate reductions, most likely concentrated in the second half of the year. Current expectations are that the March and May meetings will hold the federal funds rate steady in the 4.25%–4.50% range. Investors and economists see … Read more

Gold climbed to its highest level since December 12, reaching $2,716.91 per ounce, driven by a mix of economic and geopolitical factors. The rally followed a drop in Treasury yields after U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rose to 217,000, above the forecasted 210,000. Signs of a softer labor market, together with December’s modest 0.2% rise in … Read more