Gold hit a fresh record of $2,940 per ounce, marking the seventh new high of 2025 and an 11% rise so far this year after a 27% gain in 2024. The rally reflects growing demand for safe-haven assets as investors respond to policy shifts and persistent central bank buying. President Trump’s recent announcement of 25% … Read more

Gold prices held steady near $3,330 an ounce as the second day of U.S.-China trade talks in London hinted at possible breakthroughs. Negotiators discussed potential compromises, including the U.S. easing certain technology export restrictions in return for China loosening limits on rare earth exports. These signs of diplomatic progress eased immediate demand for traditional safe-haven … Read more

Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining have announced a major merger that will create Canada’s second-largest gold producer, with an estimated market capitalization of C$7.7 billion. Operating under the Equinox Gold name, the merged company will manage a diverse portfolio of mining assets across five countries. The combined operations will be anchored by two significant Canadian … Read more

US copper futures on the Comex exchange climbed to a record high of $5.2255 per pound on Tuesday, eclipsing the previous peak of $5.199 set in May. The rally reflected a mix of market forces and fresh supply concerns that together pushed traders to bid prices higher. Two developments were central to the advance. First, … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 30, 2026 Key Takeaways Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prefers the Dallas Fed’s “trimmed mean” inflation gauge, which currently reads 2.3%, versus the official core PCE at 3.0%. That difference could lead him to treat inflation as already near the Fed’s 2% goal. If Warsh adopts the trimmed-mean … Read more

Gold prices are holding near recent highs after a modest pullback, as investors weigh growing concerns that the U.S. economy could slip into stagflation — a difficult combination of low or stagnant growth paired with rising inflation. Recent data, including a disappointing jobs report and softer readings from the service sector, have strengthened market expectations … Read more

Oil prices are set for their largest weekly decline in more than two years, dropping roughly 12% over the past week. After a modest recovery on Friday, Brent crude is trading around $68 per barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is near $66. The sell-off followed the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, … Read more

Nearly every major bank’s gold price prediction for 2025 had pointed higher, but few forecasters expected how dramatic the rally would become. By October 2025, gold surged past $4,000 per ounce, setting new records and reinforcing its role as a primary safe haven amid ongoing monetary and geopolitical uncertainty. The performance over recent years highlights … Read more

The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised markets by holding its key interest rate at 3.85% rather than implementing the widely anticipated cut. Many investors had expected a reduction in borrowing costs after recent signs of slowing inflation and weak consumer spending. However, the central bank emphasized that it requires additional incoming data to be confident … Read more

Gold prices climbed more than 2% on Wednesday, with spot gold reaching $3,061.92 an ounce as investors sought refuge in the traditional safe-haven metal amid rising global trade tensions. The market reaction followed new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods and China’s stepped-up retaliatory duties, moves that have intensified fears of a wider economic slowdown. Currency … Read more