Tensions have increased between Brazil and the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports scheduled to take effect on August 1. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has pledged to respond with proportional countermeasures under a recently enacted law that allows retaliatory economic actions against foreign measures. … Read more
President Trump unexpectedly paused a major element of his broad tariff initiative, announcing a 90-day suspension only hours after reciprocal tariffs officially took effect. The abrupt change followed a week of sharp declines in both stock and bond markets and came amid intense pressure from business leaders, lawmakers, lobbyists and foreign officials. Treasury Secretary Scott … Read more
A rare disconnect in global gold markets has prompted major banks to take extraordinary steps, flying billions of dollars’ worth of physical gold from London to New York. The divergence began after tariff threats from the U.S. administration affected European markets, causing physical gold prices in London to trade about $20 per ounce below New … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 20th, 2025 As of 10:30 am EST: Gold prices are even (+0.1%) around $4,084 per ounce Silver is down slightly (-0.4%), at $51.20 per ounce September Jobs Report: Better Than Expected, But Questions Remain The long-delayed September jobs report was released this … Read more
A leading market strategist warns stocks could fall as much as 15% this autumn if Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell does not provide a clear dovish signal at the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium. Investors currently expect at least two quarter-point rate cuts in 2025, with many pricing in the first cut as soon as September. … Read more
Russian banks saw their gold reserves decline sharply in 2024, falling 46.4% to 38.1 metric tons, the lowest level recorded since July 2022. The value of these holdings is approximately $3.4 billion. This reduction in official reserves highlights a shift in how gold is being held and used within the Russian economy. Several factors help … Read more
🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors April 9th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor The Iran ceasefire is already fraying, the Fed is publicly divided, and uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy is at a cycle peak. Here’s what today’s news means for precious metals investors. What’s Next for the … Read more
For many investors, comparing gold vs cash can seem like a straightforward choice between short-term safety and long-term opportunity. Cash is familiar, liquid, and useful for day-to-day needs. But in an inflationary environment — and given the economic backdrop many are expecting — holding large amounts of cash can quietly erode wealth over time. Although … Read more
The US inflation rate cooled more than expected in February. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8% year over year, down from 3.0% in January, and increased 0.2% compared with the prior month, a slowdown from January’s 0.5% monthly gain. Much of the moderation reflected stable grocery prices and lower gasoline costs. Grocery inflation remained … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 14th, 2026 Silver Doubles in 4 Months, Now at $92 Silver surged again Tuesday, trading above $90 per ounce for the first time and reaching $92.39 this morning. The metal has more than doubled in roughly four months and is up about 180% … Read more