Gold prices rose 0.3% on Monday, reaching $3,317.97 per ounce, as a softer U.S. dollar and investor caution ahead of high-stakes U.S.-China trade talks in London supported demand. The meeting has heightened market sensitivity to geopolitical developments, prompting some investors to favor safe-haven assets. The metal’s gains also reflect broader concerns about global growth, rising … Read more

A gold or silver price dip is a short-term decline inside a longer-term uptrend — a normal and often healthy correction that can create buying opportunities. A trend reversal is different: it reflects a structural shift in the macro environment that requires reassessing positions. Context is the key. If real yields aren’t climbing sharply, the … Read more

A U.S. trade court has struck down large parts of former President Trump’s global tariff program, ruling that many of the imposed duties were unlawful. The initial market reaction sent gold prices lower as the dollar strengthened on the news, but gold later stabilized as traders reassessed the implications. The administration has filed an appeal … Read more

Gold prices climbed above $3,305 per ounce as a softer U.S. dollar and worries about the country’s expanding fiscal deficit and political stalemate over tax cuts encouraged demand for the metal. Investors increasingly view gold as a defensive asset amid rising concerns about the U.S. fiscal outlook. With budget deficits widening and lawmakers struggling to … Read more

Asian currencies have been appreciating sharply against the US dollar, with Taiwan’s currency leading the move after gaining roughly 10% in just two days. The strength has broadened across the region, including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. This rally reflects a notable shift in the behavior of Asian export economies. For decades … Read more

Gold and silver market update — May 1, 2026 In today’s update: Today’s ISM, GDP, and BEA releases reveal five warning signs for gold investors — from a four-year high in factory prices to falling real incomes and a multi-year low in savings. Five significant economic releases landed today and, taken together, they form a … Read more

Initial unemployment claims in the United States rose to 235,000 for the week ending August 16, an increase of 11,000 from the prior week and the largest single-week rise since late May. The tally surpassed economists’ expectations of 225,000 claims, suggesting that layoffs may be picking up as the labor market shows signs of weakening. … Read more

A Texas Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would create state-issued currencies fully backed by gold and silver, a move that could change how Texans conduct everyday transactions. Under the proposal, the Texas Comptroller would be authorized to mint gold and silver coins through the Texas Bullion Depository and designate those coins as legal … Read more

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its current interest rate policy, yet two members of the Board of Governors — Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman — are signaling they may dissent and advocate for rate cuts. Their position stems from growing concerns about a slowing economy and signs that labor-market strength is waning. … Read more

Goldman Sachs strategist Richard Chambers forecasts further weakness in the U.S. dollar as foreign investors expand currency hedging in response to persistent market volatility. The Bloomberg Dollar Index has dropped more than 8% year-to-date, marking the steepest start to a year on record. Chambers links this decline to policy uncertainty and changing investor behavior: with … Read more