Gold Falls to $3,343 on Dollar Strength, Renewed Trade Optimism

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On Friday, spot gold fell to $3,343.00 per ounce (–0.7%) while U.S. futures slipped to $3,344.50 (–0.9%). The decline came as the U.S. dollar index rebounded from a two‑week low and benchmark 10‑year Treasury yields edged higher, reducing some of the safe‑haven demand that had supported bullion. Markets reacted to several developments that suggested interest … Read more

Gold Rises on Mild Inflation, Boosting September Rate Cut Hopes

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Gold prices advanced on Wednesday, rising 0.6% to $3,363.61 per ounce as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. The upward move was supported by softer inflation readings and a weaker U.S. dollar, which together increased demand by making gold relatively cheaper for overseas buyers. Markets now assign … Read more

UBS and Goldman See Gold Surging Past $3,200 in 2025

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Major Wall Street institutions are raising their gold price forecasts as the precious metal extends a strong rally, with spot gold trading around $2,941 per ounce. UBS analyst Joni Teves now projects gold could climb to $3,200, citing growing bullish sentiment, untapped investor interest and continued official sector buying. UBS notes that many investors who … Read more

Gold Surges 3% Amid New Trump-China Tariff Clash and Market Turmoil

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Gold surged as much as 3% to a high of $3,073.04 per ounce before settling at $3,066.69, as global markets digested a sweeping set of new tariffs announced by President Trump and swift retaliatory measures from China. The rally took place alongside an unexpected sell-off in U.S. Treasury bonds—assets normally viewed as safe havens—signaling increased … Read more

China Boosts Gold Strategy as Trade Tensions with Trump Intensify

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The People’s Bank of China increased its official gold reserves by 0.09 million troy ounces in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of purchases after a six‑month pause that followed an earlier 18‑month accumulation period. This ongoing buying by China is part of a broader trend among central banks around the world that are diversifying … Read more

December Wholesale Prices Fall More Than Expected, Easing Inflation Pressure

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December’s Producer Price Index offered promising signs that inflation pressures may be easing. Wholesale prices increased 3.3% year-over-year and 0.2% month-to-month, coming in below economists’ estimates of 3.5% and 0.4%, respectively. Core producer prices, which exclude the more volatile food and energy categories, rose 3.5% from a year earlier—slightly higher than November’s 3.4% but below … Read more

Central Banks Drive Gold Demand Growth in Q1 2025

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Global gold demand increased by 3% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, propelled largely by robust over-the-counter (OTC) trading activity. Central banks added 290 tonnes to their official reserves during the quarter, highlighting continued interest in gold as a store of value and a hedge against inflation and currency volatility. Investment trends were mixed: … Read more

Silver Rises Toward $64 as Fed Rate Debate Intensifies

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Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 15th, 2025 Silver Nears $64 as Gold Pushes to $4,350 in Year-End Rally Silver is approaching $64 an ounce, while gold is pushing toward $4,350 as investors chase fresh record highs. The rally has picked up steam as Treasury yields ease and … Read more

Markets Nervous Over Dollar Policy Despite Treasury Reassurances

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Markets worry the Trump administration may be seeking a weaker dollar through trade negotiations, a prospect that has contributed to recent currency volatility. An insider, however, says U.S. officials are not including formal currency commitments in talks and that only the Treasury Secretary, Bessent, is authorized to speak on currency policy. Although the dollar has … Read more