Switzerland’s exports to the United States increased by 1.1% in July, driven largely by higher shipments of gold and watches. This rise occurred shortly before the Trump administration unexpectedly imposed a 39% tariff on certain Swiss goods, the steepest rate applied to any developed country. Gold exports reached their highest monthly level since March, reflecting … Read more

Gold prices nudged higher on Wednesday, up 0.1% to $2,918.83 per ounce, supported by a U.S. dollar that fell to three-month lows and rising political uncertainty after President Trump announced new tariff measures. The metal has climbed about 11% so far this year and hit an all-time high of $2,956.15 on February 24. Analysts remain … Read more

A new conflict has erupted in the Middle East. Oil has topped $100 a barrel, and the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global energy flows — is partially closed. Inflation expectations are rising. Yet gold? Mostly it has pulled back. After U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began … Read more

New applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in six weeks, offering reassurance that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite mounting economic pressures. Initial claims declined by 10,000 to 227,000, a sign that employers are generally holding on to workers even as trade tensions and other uncertainties affect business planning. The improvement … Read more

Oil markets have now fallen for a third consecutive week, with Brent crude dropping more than 2% as the effects of President Trump’s broad tariffs on China outweigh recent sanctions against Iran. Traders are increasingly worried about worldwide fuel demand, especially in China, where private refiners have cut run rates to levels not seen since … Read more

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato recently acknowledged that the country’s substantial holdings of U.S. Treasury securities—currently the largest of any foreign nation at about $1.13 trillion—could be used as leverage in trade discussions with the United States. Kato did not indicate that Japan plans to sell these assets, but his public remarks represented an uncommon … Read more

When investing in precious metals, price is only part of the equation—liquidity matters just as much. Liquidity determines how quickly and easily you can convert holdings into cash without sacrificing value. For investors who value both security and flexibility, knowing the practical differences between gold and silver liquidity helps shape better decisions. Understanding Precious Metals … Read more

Recent market data indicate that inflation may remain above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for an extended period. The five-year breakeven inflation rate is around 2.6% and has consistently stayed above key moving averages since October. Traders in the market are pricing in inflation near 2.9% through November, while many economists forecast the headline inflation … Read more

Most people first learn about gold purity at a jewelry counter: the salesperson explains karats, you nod, and you leave with a basic idea that 18K is richer than 14K. But when you begin researching gold as an investment, the language shifts dramatically. Investment descriptions use terms like: .9999 fine gold 24 karat bullion 22 … Read more

Gold prices may be only at the beginning of a much larger advance. Even after a recent pullback to roughly $3,200 per ounce, fund manager Jim Luke calls a $5,000 price target by the end of the decade a “frankly conservative” projection. What’s driving that view? Strong and growing demand from China, sustained purchases by … Read more