Turkey’s central bank announced another 250-basis-point reduction in its key policy interest rate, bringing the rate down to 45% and indicating that further cuts are likely in the months ahead. Alongside the rate decision, the bank revised its policy framework by removing monthly inflation readings from the set of formal decision criteria. Instead, it now … Read more

Today, a nationwide “economic blackout” is underway as Americans observe a 24-hour boycott of several major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and McDonald’s. The action asks shoppers to refrain from spending at these chains for one day as a way to register concern about corporate behavior and to encourage a rethink of consumer priorities. The … Read more

South African mining stocks delivered an unprecedented surge in March, posting their strongest monthly gain since records began in 1995. The sector jumped 33% during the month, driven primarily by a sharp rise in gold prices. This powerful rally in miners helped protect South Africa’s benchmark FTSE/JSE All Share Index from wider global market volatility. … Read more

Global oil markets fell about 1% on Monday as two main forces eased upward pressure on prices: a reduction in Middle East geopolitical risk and expectations of higher supply. A ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by President Trump after a 12-day conflict, removed much of the risk premium that had pushed Brent crude above … Read more

Silver markets remain undersupplied for the fourth consecutive year, keeping the market tight and price-sensitive. Analyst Daniel Ghali argues that we are in the closing phase of a “silver squeeze,” pointing to historical episodes when sharp breakouts in silver quickly accelerated. For example, past breakouts above $35 per ounce were followed by rapid advances that … Read more

Gold has long held its place as a reliable store of value, often outperforming paper currencies in preserving purchasing power over time. While currencies rise and fall, gold remains a tangible, private asset that many investors use to hedge against the volatility of stock markets and fiat money. If you recognize gold’s advantages and want … Read more

Oil prices declined by more than 1% on Monday after OPEC+ announced it will raise production by 547,000 barrels per day in September as part of its effort to reclaim market share. Brent crude fell to $68.82 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropped to $66.51 per barrel. The increase in output effectively reverses … Read more

Gold prices eased further as global trade tensions cooled somewhat. President Trump pushed back the deadline for implementing new tariffs, giving trading partners more time to negotiate and reducing immediate concerns about a full-blown trade war. That development dampened some of the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold fell about 0.3% to … Read more

If you’re considering gold as part of your portfolio, a common question is: Should I buy a gold ETF or physical gold? Both give exposure to gold prices, but they differ in structure, risk, and purpose. For investors focused on genuine safety and long-term protection, physical gold in the form of bullion coins and bars … Read more

U.S. inflation is projected to increase in June, driven in large part by newly imposed tariffs on a range of consumer goods such as furniture, automobiles and toys. Economists say firms are beginning to pass higher import and production costs on to buyers, ending a period of subdued price growth that had kept headline inflation … Read more