Gold upheld a strong bullish trend through the start of 2025, extending gains for an eighth consecutive week — its longest winning streak since the nine-week rally of 2020. After climbing to a fresh record near $2,956, the metal encountered some profit-taking, but the overall technical and sentiment picture remains bullish. Analysts expect the $3,000 … Read more

If you’ve been wondering, “is now a good time to buy gold?” you’re far from alone. That question is valid, but incomplete. The more important questions are: why are you buying gold, how will you buy it, and how much should you own? Get those wrong and even a well-timed purchase can disappoint. This guide … Read more

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns that a U.S. debt crisis could occur within “three years, give or take a year.” The Bridgewater Associates founder compares the threat to an oncoming heart attack: its timing is uncertain, but the underlying vulnerability is clear. Speaking on the Odd Lots podcast while promoting his book How Countries Go … Read more

When the U.S. stock market lost nearly 90% of its value during the Great Depression, one asset held its ground — and then some. Gold didn’t just survive the worst economic collapse in modern history; it was repriced upward by 69% as the government acknowledged what markets already knew: paper money had been overvalued relative … Read more

Gold prices were largely unchanged after stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data reinforced the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to cutting interest rates. December’s solid job growth and a lower unemployment rate indicate the labor market remains resilient, which could push back expectations for rate reductions. As investors weighed the data, gold traded around $2,670.84 per ounce, giving … Read more

In the debate over gold vs. Bitcoin heading into 2026, the headline numbers tell much of the story. Gold is roughly 14% below its January 2026 all-time high of $5,589 per ounce. Bitcoin has fallen more than 41% from its October 2025 peak of $126,198. Both assets have pulled back, but the similarities largely end … Read more

Gold recently broke the $3,000-per-ounce barrier for the first time in its history, briefly touching $3,004 before retreating slightly to about $2,997. This milestone follows a strong run for the metal: gold is up roughly 14.8% since the start of 2025 and came off an impressive 26.6% gain in 2024. Those gains have occurred even … Read more

Silver has risen to a near five-month peak of $33.40 per troy ounce, extending gains for a third straight trading day. The metal is drawing increased safe-haven interest as global trade tensions intensify following the introduction of new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and comments from President Trump describing the economy as being in a … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 29, 2026 Key Takeaways On April 20, 2026, Agnico Eagle Mines committed about $3.8 billion across three transactions to consolidate roughly 2,492 km² in Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt — paying 67% and 46% premiums to acquire Rupert Resources and Aurion Resources, while the B2Gold Fingold stake closed … Read more

Despite gold’s strong gains in 2024, many analysts see further upside for the metal in 2025. Forecasts point to prices potentially reaching $3,100 per ounce, supported by several durable drivers. Central bank buying remains a central factor underpinning the outlook. Many official institutions have been diversifying reserves away from a single currency and into precious … Read more