Silver doesn’t do anything quietly. The metal began 2026 around $71 per ounce, surged past $110 and reached an all-time high near $121.67 in January. It was one of the most explosive moves in silver’s history. Then came the crash. On January 30, 2026, silver experienced one of its largest single-day drops on record, falling … Read more

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), continued its streak of monthly gold purchases in April, adding 70,000 ounces (just over 2 tonnes) to its official reserves. While the PBoC has now bought gold for six consecutive months, the pace of buying has slowed: April’s addition follows nearly 3 tonnes in March, about … Read more

President Trump’s tariffs have so far produced only a modest effect on overall inflation, with the consumer price index rising by just 0.1% in May. A closer look shows that while some imported items experienced notable price increases—canned fruits and vegetables rose about 1.9%, major appliances climbed roughly 4.3%, and coffee increased near 1.2%—the broader … Read more

Gold’s recent failure to hold levels above $3,400 per ounce on three separate occasions may seem worrying at first glance, but UBS investment strategists say it should not prompt investors to abandon their gold positions. The metal’s strong advance since early 2024 reflects a mixture of traditional monetary and inflation dynamics as well as newer … Read more

U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in February, marking the largest monthly decline since August 2021. The pronounced drop suggests a change in Americans’ economic outlook after several months of relative stability. Consumers reported growing concerns about job security, rising prices, and shorter-term economic prospects, which contributed to the overall weakening in sentiment. This unexpected downward … Read more

Thinking about investing in gold or silver? That’s a sensible move—precious metals have recently drawn attention, with gold reaching record levels and silver posting strong gains. One detail new buyers often miss is how premiums affect the price you pay. Understanding premiums can help you avoid overpaying and make more confident purchases. Below is a … Read more

When investing in precious metals, it’s important to distinguish between two main categories: bullion, whose value is driven primarily by its metal content, and numismatic coins, whose value depends largely on intangible factors such as age, rarity, year of issue, design, and the mint where they were struck. The numismatic market is complex, often illiquid, … Read more

President Donald Trump told Fox News that he does not intend to extend the current 90-day pause on global tariffs beyond the July 9 deadline. The administration plans to begin sending notification letters to affected countries “pretty soon,” alerting them that tariffs will be reinstated and could range from 10% to 50% depending on the … Read more

Gold prices moved unevenly as traders digested fresh U.S. inflation figures and weighed uncertainty about the path of interest rates. Headline goods inflation remained subdued in July, but core inflation—the measure that excludes volatile food and energy—accelerated at the fastest rate seen this year. That rise has many market participants closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s … Read more

Barrick Gold is actively seeking a resolution to its dispute with Mali’s government that has halted activity at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine. Chief Operating Officer Sebastiaan Bock has said the company is “fully committed” to negotiating an outcome that is acceptable to both parties and allows operations to resume. The disagreement dates back to 2023, … Read more