Key Takeaways The United States holds the largest official gold stockpile at 8,133.5 tonnes, but it has not been a net buyer for decades. Meanwhile, active accumulation is led by countries such as Poland (582t, with a 700t target), China (officially 2,313t but likely higher), and Uzbekistan (416t, about 87% of its reserves). [World Gold … Read more

Key developments in the basic materials sector reveal a mix of outcomes across firms and regions, reflecting both operational setbacks and pockets of resilience. Orla Mining disclosed a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter gold output of 26,500 ounces, about 15% below consensus. The shortfall stemmed in part from approximately 4,100 ounces remaining in refined inventory at quarter-end, which … Read more

Inflation is rising again across the U.S. economy, pushing up prices on essentials from housing to everyday groceries such as eggs. This resurgence shows up across several economic indicators, including input costs for businesses, wage growth, and consumer inflation expectations. The forces driving this latest surge are familiar: lingering supply-demand mismatches and tight labor markets … Read more

President Trump on Sunday criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of keeping interest rates “artificially high” and referring to him as a “stupid person.” Trump said he believes interest rates should be in the 1–2% range rather than the current 4.25–4.5% level. Trump also stated he would not appoint a new Fed chair … Read more

For the first time in 2025, traders are pricing in three interest-rate cuts, and there is now about a 50/50 chance that the Federal Reserve will cut rates as early as May. That marks a sharp change from last week, when most market participants expected interest rates to remain unchanged. Although lower borrowing costs would … Read more

A World Gold Council survey of 73 central banks points to a significant shift in how nations are managing their foreign-exchange reserves. According to the survey, 76% of central banks plan to increase their gold holdings over the next five years. At the same time, nearly three-quarters of respondents expect to reduce their U.S. dollar … Read more

China has held its benchmark lending rates for a third consecutive month, leaving the one-year loan prime rate at 3.10% and the five-year rate at 3.60%. Officials signalled that policy will remain “appropriately loose” in 2025, but a weakening yuan is limiting Beijing’s scope to introduce further monetary stimulus. Currency depreciation increases pressure on officials … Read more

After completing GoldSilver.com’s straightforward sellback process and locking in your sellback price, we will send payment directly to you by check or via electronic transfer to your bank account or IRA. Below is a clear summary of payment methods for sellbacks and important notes about practices and requirements. When selling gold or silver, focus on … Read more

Gold surged to fresh highs as markets reacted to President Trump’s threats of significant tariffs on the European Union and measures targeting Apple, prompting investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven metal. Gold futures closed at $3,363.60 per ounce, a gain of 2.2%. Market observers highlighted that global demand for gold has reached levels not … Read more

The European Central Bank’s Vice President, Luis de Guindos, has expressed cautious optimism about the economic prospects for the eurozone despite several external headwinds. He acknowledged the challenges posed by recent U.S. tariffs and the euro’s firm appreciation against the dollar, but emphasized that current fundamentals and policy tools leave the region well positioned to … Read more