The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at this week’s policy meeting, but several notable developments behind the scenes could influence its future path. Two Federal Reserve governors have publicly signaled support for cutting interest rates, a stance that could produce a rare public dissent when the Federal Open Market Committee … Read more
Copper prices plunged after President Trump announced a 50% tariff on certain copper products, while exempting raw copper in forms such as concentrates and scrap. The measure, designed to protect domestic manufacturers, immediately changed market expectations and reduced the premium U.S. buyers had been paying for refined copper products. Under the new tariff schedule, which … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 12th, 2026 A Rare Challenge to Fed Independence Shakes Markets In an unusually direct escalation, the Justice Department under President Trump has served subpoenas on the Federal Reserve and signaled potential criminal charges tied to Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony. Many market observers … Read more
Three days into his second term, President Trump signed an executive order creating a clear regulatory framework for digital financial technologies while explicitly banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) within U.S. jurisdiction. The directive, titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” establishes a presidential working group chaired by former PayPal executive David Sacks. The … Read more
Gold prices slipped for a second consecutive day, falling more than 1% as a stronger US dollar and a softer US trade stance with the European Union eased some safe-haven demand. The dollar rose about 0.3%, making bullion relatively more expensive for buyers using other currencies. Market participants are now shifting attention to upcoming US … Read more
Bloomberg reports that the son of a senior Iranian advisor has built an extensive international business network, with operations stretching from London to Singapore. Using acquired foreign citizenship, he has been able to access and operate within Western financial systems, facilitating a wide range of commercial activities. According to the report, the network manages significant … Read more
Key Takeaways Solid-state batteries can require roughly 1 kilogram (about 32 troy ounces) of silver per battery pack, versus approximately 25–50 grams in a conventional EV battery. There is currently no cost-competitive substitute for silver in critical electrode interfaces and thermal-management applications. Silver recorded a structural supply deficit for four consecutive years through 2024 — … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 13th, 2025 End of Government Shutdown Lifts Gold on Rate-cut Hopes The U.S. government shutdown that began in October has ended, and markets reacted quickly by bidding up gold amid growing hopes for easier Federal Reserve policy. With President Trump signing the … Read more
Gold has reached 12 record highs during the first two months of 2025, climbing as high as $2,940 per ounce and delivering an 11% year-to-date gain. The current rally echoes the strong run seen during the COVID-19 era and reflects a convergence of factors boosting demand. Central banks — particularly across Asia — are reducing … Read more
Gold futures extended their impressive run, rising for an eighth straight week. Over this streak, the metal has set new all-time highs in four consecutive weeks, reaching price levels not previously recorded. Analyst Bob Iaccino attributes the rally primarily to two factors. First, a softer U.S. dollar has made gold more attractive to global buyers, … Read more