President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates ahead of a new round of tariffs he plans to implement, writing on Truth Social that the Fed would be “MUCH better off CUTTING RATES” before his April 2 “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the tariffs are likely to push … Read more
Gold prices have surged to a record high above $3,200 an ounce, rising as much as 2.1% to $3,244.15 on Friday and moving toward a weekly gain of more than 6%. The rally reflects heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets amid growing concerns over global trade tensions and currency stability. “Gold is the best place … Read more
Inflation steadily reduces purchasing power. A dollar in 1924 bought what would cost roughly $18 today — a decline of more than 94% over a century. By contrast, gold has preserved and increased its real value: an ounce that cost about $20 in 1924 is worth well over $5,000 today. Does that make gold a … Read more
Gold fell noticeably on Monday, dropping 0.9% to $3,303.93 per ounce as a firmer dollar and renewed trade uncertainty weighed on the metal. The U.S. dollar rose roughly 0.2% versus a basket of other currencies, making dollar-priced bullion more costly for buyers using other currencies and reducing demand. Stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, including robust job … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsMarch 12th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor The Price of War: Iran War Tops $11 Billion in Week One The Iran conflict has moved into its second week as U.S. and Israeli strikes expand across the region. With uncertainty over how long and how … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 5th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Silver Slides as Risk Appetite Cracks Silver fell sharply today, losing more ground than gold as selling pressure swept across metals markets. The decline wasn’t driven by changes in supply or industrial demand but by sentiment: … Read more
Treasury yields were largely unchanged on Monday as investors weighed weak employment data alongside new tariff measures announced by former President Trump. The 10-year Treasury yield remained near 4.22%, while the 2-year fell slightly to about 3.70%. Market participants are still digesting a revised jobs picture for the summer: July’s employment report included downward revisions … Read more
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a 90-day extension of the U.S.-China trade truce is likely as negotiators meet in Stockholm. The current agreement, which eased some tariffs and relaxed select export controls, is set to expire on August 12, and both sides appear to be moving toward extending the pause while talks continue. At the … Read more
Louisiana is considering legislation that would recognize gold and silver as official currency within the state. House Bill 386, sponsored by Republican Representative Raymond Crews of Bossier City, lays out how gold and silver would function as money and assigns oversight responsibility to the Louisiana State Treasurer. The measure describes procedures for issuing, storing, and … Read more
Gold prices have climbed to record levels, rising roughly 40% compared with a year ago and about 19% since the start of 2025. The rally has intensified as global markets retreat amid growing concerns over the potential economic impact of newly announced protectionist trade policies. The latest round of tariffs is due to take effect … Read more