Gold prices edged higher on Friday, helped by a softer US dollar, but the metal remains on track for a weekly decline of about 1.7%. The recent pullback followed Thursday’s producer price report, which showed the fastest increase in three years and prompted investors to reduce their expectations for a sizable Federal Reserve interest-rate cut … Read more

Every day, gold and silver prices move — sometimes just a little, sometimes enough to grab headlines. A stronger-than-expected jobs report can send gold lower. A geopolitical flare-up can push it higher. Silver might jump 4% in a day and then give back half of that gain. If you follow prices daily, it can feel … Read more

Gold prices surged sharply, nearly reaching last week’s record high after recording their biggest one-day increase in 18 months, rising about 3.3%. The sudden move reflected heightened market uncertainty and a shift toward safe-haven assets. The price jump followed a confusing series of tariff announcements from President Trump. Initial measures appeared to impose tariffs on … Read more

Perhaps you’ve heard the term hypothecation, or perhaps it’s new to you. As a precious metals investor, understanding hypothecation and its risks is essential. The Bottom Line Hypothecation is when an asset is pledged as collateral for a loan. For example, taking a margin loan using stock holdings or borrowing against gold means the asset … Read more

Brazil’s inflation rose to 5.35% in June, marking the sixth consecutive month above the central bank’s 3% target and underscoring ongoing pressure on monetary policy. After raising the Selic rate to 15% in June — the highest level in nearly twenty years — the central bank may opt to pause further increases while it evaluates … Read more

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon used his annual shareholder letter to warn against isolationist trade policies, urging a balanced approach to protecting U.S. interests without cutting the country off from global partners. While he did not mention any politician by name, his message was clear: tariffs that prioritize short-term political gains risk isolating the United States … Read more

Wall Street traders are increasingly turning to precious metals as uncertainty over trade policy and global economic shifts pushes investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. This year, gold has risen roughly 27.5%, silver about 24%, and platinum near 36%, significantly outpacing the S&P 500’s modest gain of approximately 3%. The rally in metals reflects a search … Read more

The U.S. Dollar Index has fallen to six-week lows while the IMF has trimmed its growth outlook and projected headline inflation to rise to 4.4% in 2026. For gold, those signals align. The macro forces that pushed gold to an intraday high of $5,589 in January remain in place. The recent pullback looks like a … Read more

Wall Street is seeing notable volatility as President Trump intensifies his public criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Trump has pushed for immediate interest-rate cuts to boost the economy, at one point threatening on social media to remove Powell, then softening his stance during a later Oval Office meeting. Economists, including Mark Zandi of … Read more

🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  April 8th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already showing signs of strain. At the same time, the Federal Reserve appears divided over its next move, leaving uncertainty around monetary policy at a cycle high. Below is a concise, investor-focused … Read more