A sharp confrontation has erupted between Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold and Mali’s military government over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, culminating in the seizure of roughly three tons of gold valued at about $245 million. At the heart of the dispute are Mali’s demands for a larger ownership interest in the mine beyond the country’s … Read more

US inflation eased to its lowest level since February 2021, falling to 2.3% in April. While this decline offers some relief, many economists caution that April may represent a temporary trough for 2025. Recent tariffs and trade measures began affecting prices after the April reporting period, so their full impact is not yet reflected in … Read more

The US dollar has experienced its steepest two-month drop since 2002, losing approximately 7.7% across March and April 2025. This sharp decline reflects a combination of shifting policy stances and investor risk preferences that have favored other major currencies. One major driver was Germany’s policy shift away from long-standing fiscal restraint toward higher public spending. … Read more

“The golden rule of negotiating and success: he who has the gold makes the rules. Thank you!” wrote President Trump on his Truth Social platform on April 20, reigniting investor interest in the precious metal. Gold extended its upward momentum on Monday, rising more than 2% to trade above $3,400 per ounce — a level … Read more

Treasury yields moved lower across the curve on Thursday, with a decline of roughly two basis points as investors awaited fresh economic data after the Federal Reserve offered little new clarity on its future policy path. The 10-year Treasury yield finished the session at about 4.50%, down from last week’s 4.62%. The dollar softened against … Read more

The U.S. dollar extended its recent advance on Wednesday, climbing to its highest level in roughly two months as the dollar index rose by 0.88%. Markets digested stronger-than-expected employment data from ADP for July, which showed 104,000 private payrolls added versus a consensus forecast of 76,000, alongside an upward revision to June’s ADP figure. Those … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 28th, 2025 Gold Takes a Breather on Trade Truce Talk Gold eased from recent highs on Monday, dropping below $4,000 as progress toward a US-China trade agreement reduced safe-haven demand. Spot gold fell as much as 3.4% to under $3,980 an ounce … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 6th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Silver’s Wild Ride Continues in Thin Markets Silver experienced extreme volatility again on Thursday, plunging as much as 17% before recovering about 6% during Asian trading. The metal has now lost more than a third of … Read more

Markets are remaining unusually calm despite President Trump’s escalating threats of tariffs — but that calm shouldn’t be mistaken for confidence. While the White House insists that traders are becoming more comfortable with the prospect of tariffs, many investors say they are instead betting that the administration ultimately won’t follow through. If that expectation proves … Read more

Gold prices rose Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of 1–2%, pressured by the Federal Reserve’s more hawkish outlook on interest rates. The Fed’s updated projections show fewer rate cuts through 2025 than previously expected, with officials now forecasting two quarter-point cuts rather than the four signaled in September. As markets absorb … Read more