Federal Reserve officials are offering mixed signals about when interest-rate cuts might occur in 2025. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says the timing will depend on how tariffs proposed by President Trump influence inflation and employment. He emphasized that the Fed will assess incoming data before deciding on policy moves. Although the Fed left its … Read more
Wealthy investors have significantly increased their exposure to alternative investments over the past year, according to a global survey of 10,797 investors conducted by HSBC. More than half of respondents now plan to include alternatives in their portfolios within the next 12 months, reflecting a clear shift in asset allocation preferences among high-net-worth individuals. Gold … Read more
The gold-to-silver ratio has guided precious-metals investors for centuries, and applying it as a practical strategy can be straightforward. The 80/60 gold-silver guideline helps investors decide when to favor one metal over the other using data rather than emotion. Understanding the Gold-to-Silver Ratio The gold-to-silver ratio measures how many ounces of silver are required to … Read more
Citigroup has raised its near-term gold price forecast to $3,000 per ounce within the next three months, reflecting growing geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty linked to policies under Donald Trump. Gold is currently trading around $2,867.15 and has seen a strong rally driven by several factors: concerns about a slowing global economy, persistent high interest … Read more
Nvidia recently became the first company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, driven by strong demand for its advanced chips and the ongoing surge in AI development. The stock hit a record high on Wednesday and climbed further on Thursday as investors bet on Nvidia’s leading position in both AI hardware and software. Large … Read more
Gold fell sharply on Friday, sliding 2.2% to $3,044.28 per ounce amid a broader market selloff triggered by President Trump’s unexpectedly aggressive tariff announcements. The decline wiped out the week’s gains, even though bullion had climbed to a fresh all-time high just two days earlier. Although gold is commonly regarded as a safe-haven asset in … Read more
If you are considering buying precious metals in 2026, you are in good company. Increasing numbers of analysts, wealth managers, and institutional investors are reassessing the role of gold and silver in modern portfolios. Many now conclude that precious metals warrant larger allocations than seen in recent decades. Momentum for this shift picked up in … Read more
Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high above $118,000 as robust demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs and clearer regulatory signals supported the rally. Investors cited a softer U.S. dollar and public endorsements from members of the Trump administration as additional catalysts that helped propel price momentum. In Washington, lawmakers are coalescing around the GENIUS Act, … Read more
Gold mining stocks jumped sharply on Monday, led by gains at Iamgold (+8.9%), Gold Fields (+9.5%) and Fortuna Mining (+12.1%). The sector’s rally followed a 2.7% rise in gold prices after a weekend of escalating geopolitical tensions. Two major developments heightened investor concern: U.S. President Donald Trump accused China of breaching trade agreements and announced … Read more
President Trump announced an additional 10% tariff targeting countries he says adopt what he called the “anti‑American policies of BRICS” during the bloc’s summit in Brazil. Trump did not provide a precise definition of those policies. Analysts and trade experts say his statement appears aimed at measures promoted by BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South … Read more