Inflation worries have resurfaced in the United States after January’s core Consumer Price Index climbed to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The increase comes as former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans are under discussion; economists warn such measures could add upward pressure to prices by raising costs for imports and disrupting supply chains. Former … Read more
In today’s update: Physical gold demand and the paper price are increasingly disconnected in 2026 — China has tripled imports, about 1.1 million ounces left COMEX vaults, and global wealth is shifting east even as spot prices slipped to a two-month low. Gold prices have moved lower. Common explanations point to heightened tensions with Iran, … Read more
Central banks began 2025 by continuing their gold purchases, adding 18 tonnes in January. Emerging market countries accounted for the bulk of this buying, with Uzbekistan, China and Kazakhstan recording the largest increases. Poland and India each added about 3 tonnes to their official reserves. According to the World Gold Council’s 2024 report, central banks … Read more
Gold and silver market update — April 22, 2026 In this update: Five forces are moving gold right now — a live naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, an unsettled Federal Reserve leadership before a key rate meeting, a weakening dollar, 16 months of continuous central bank buying, and a policy dilemma with no … Read more
The large inflows of gold and silver into the United States abruptly stopped after the administration exempted precious metals from newly proposed tariffs. For several months, the prospect of tariffs created unusually large price premiums in New York relative to other global markets. That disparity encouraged traders to ship an estimated $80 billion-plus of bullion … Read more
Jefferies, a prominent global investment bank and financial services firm known for its market research and analysis, has lowered its year-end S&P 500 target from 6,000 to 5,300. The firm cites increased concerns about the risk of stagflation tied to proposed tariffs from the Trump administration as the primary driver for the revision. Although Jefferies’ … Read more
Record gold prices are reshaping markets across Asia, driving sharp shifts in demand and trade flows. In India, retail and wholesale markets are feeling the impact most acutely: dealers report discounts widening to an eight-month high of $41 per ounce as consumer demand softens. At the same time, domestic prices climbed to a new peak … Read more
China has opened its first offshore gold vault in Hong Kong through the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), marking the SGE’s first expansion beyond mainland China. The new offshore vault enables transactions settled in Chinese yuan instead of US dollars, supporting China’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on the dollar and promote the use of its … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 25th, 2025 Stay On Top of Gold & Silver Prices Get important market alerts sent straight to your inbox. Trump’s $21 Trillion Promise vs. Reality: What the Numbers Actually Show President Trump has repeatedly highlighted more than $21 trillion in new investment … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 2nd, 2026 Gold and Silver’s Historic Crash Gold and silver suffered their steepest drops in decades last week. Gold tumbled below $5,000 on Friday — nearly $1,000 down from Thursday’s record near $5,600. Silver plunged about 31% in a single day, its sharpest … Read more
