Amid the heated debates about inflation — and few now dispute that prices are rising — it would help if there were broader agreement about what the term actually means. When most commentators and policymakers talk about “inflation,” they rely on the government’s measures. Those official measures, however, were changed substantially in the 1980s and … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 23rd, 2025 Inflation Still Running Hot, But Fed Expected to Cut Anyway Friday’s Consumer Price Index report is expected to show inflation remains elevated, with core prices forecast to rise 0.3% in September and to hold near 3.1% year‑over‑year — well above … Read more

The United States is falling behind China in the race for critical minerals such as graphite, nickel, lithium, and cobalt—materials that are indispensable for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, batteries, and components used in national defense. China has built a dominant position across the supply chain: from mining and processing to refining and component production. … Read more

Comex gold for February delivery dropped $43.40 per troy ounce on Tuesday, settling at $2,904.50 — the largest one-day decline since Dec. 19, 2024. This pullback followed Monday’s record intraday high of $2,947.90, but it does not erase the metal’s strong overall performance this year. Year-to-date, gold remains up 10.47%, and it has climbed a … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 12th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Markets Brace for Friday’s U.S. Inflation Report Friday’s CPI report could shift the U.S. inflation and gold outlook, as investors seek confirmation that price pressures are easing. Economists expect inflation to continue cooling in January. Surveys … Read more

US mortgage rates fell for the first time in six weeks, dropping 7 basis points to 7.02%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest weekly report. This modest decline supported home-purchase activity, keeping purchase applications at their highest level in a year. The MBA’s purchase index rose 0.6% for the period, reflecting steady buyer interest … Read more

Gold and silver rarely move in straight lines. Their price history is organized into cycles — long periods of relative calm interrupted by powerful bull markets that have produced life-changing gains for investors. For anyone considering precious metals, understanding these cycles is crucial. They reveal how gold and silver react to inflation, financial crises, and … Read more

Gold has shifted from a crisis hedge to a core portfolio asset—and the evidence supports keeping it as a permanent allocation. In 2025, global gold demand exceeded 5,000 tonnes for the first time, while central banks added 863 tonnes even as prices hit record levels. The structural drivers of gold’s long-term value—monetary debasement, persistent fiscal … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 10th, 2025 Silver Breaks $60 for First Time in History Silver surged to record highs this week, climbing above $60 per ounce for the first time ever. The metal reached an intraday high of $61.44, capping a year in which its price … Read more

Gold prices rose Thursday as a softer U.S. dollar and growing expectations for future interest-rate cuts boosted demand. Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $3,327.42 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures increased about 0.5%. The dollar’s retreat made bullion more attractive to buyers using other currencies, supporting the metal’s advance. Analysts also cited recent U.S. trade … Read more