Vietnam is witnessing a surge in demand for gold as prices edge toward the milestone of 100 million VND per tael (roughly $4,000 per ounce). Crowds gathered outside gold shops in Hanoi on March 19 as buyers rushed to purchase or check the value of their holdings. At Bao Tin Minh Chau, a leading Vietnamese … Read more
US stocks fell sharply on Monday, driven by technology shares as the Nasdaq plunged 1.6% and the S&P 500 declined 0.8%. The move reflected waning expectations for near-term interest rate cuts after stronger-than-expected December jobs data, which pushed traders to largely rule out cuts until September 2025. Benchmark yields rose, with the 10-year Treasury climbing … Read more
Treasury markets rallied sharply on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets following a steep sell-off in technology stocks after DeepSeek’s AI announcement. Demand for government debt pushed yields lower across the curve, reflecting renewed caution about the tech sector and broader risk sentiment. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 12 basis points to 4.50%, while the … Read more
Top U.S. officials — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer — will meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva this weekend for the first high-level talks since President Trump launched the trade confrontation. Both countries have imposed steep, retaliatory tariffs that have disrupted commerce: U.S. tariffs have reached as high as 145% … Read more
President Trump’s tariff on Chinese imports has been clarified as 145%, higher than the earlier reports of 125%. The executive order released Thursday explains that the newly announced 125% “reciprocal tariff” is applied on top of preexisting 20% duties that were imposed previously in connection with fentanyl and immigration concerns. Taken together, those measures result … Read more
The Global Precious Metals Index climbed 7.36% last month as different metals reacted unevenly to shifting economic conditions. Gold dominated the market, hitting a record peak of $2,942.70 per ounce before easing back in mid-February. Observers point to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and heavy central bank purchases as key drivers behind gold’s historic run, with … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 9th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Price of Gold Holds Above $5,000 as Dollar Softens Gold is holding above the $5,000 level as the U.S. dollar weakens and investors prepare for a week of key economic releases. A softer dollar reduces the … Read more
Key Takeaways Silver dropped about 6% on Friday after the May jobs report; gold fell roughly 3% May NFP 2026: 172,000 jobs vs. an 80,000–85,000 consensus — third straight beat Odds of at least one rate hike by year-end: 67% (CME FedWatch), up from 45% last week About 56% of silver demand is industrial and … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsFebruary 11th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Labor Market Surprises with 130,000 Jobs Added in January U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, a headline beat that pushed the unemployment rate down to 4.3% and briefly eased expectations for near-term Fed easing. On the … Read more
Economic attention is shifting from headline inflation to the growing risk of stagflation as the effects of President Trump’s tariff policies begin to ripple through the economy. Data now indicate a troubling mix of slowing growth alongside persistent price pressures: hiring is cooling, manufacturing activity is losing momentum, and some sectors are already reporting higher … Read more