The precious metals market just experienced one of its most notable weeks in years—and it was driven by clear, observable shifts in global capital flows. Gold briefly climbed above $4,800 per ounce, setting another record high, while silver pushed toward $95. This was not a speculative spike or a purely technical move. Rather, it was … Read more

Gold looks poised for a strong 2025 after an impressive 27% rally in 2024 — its best annual performance since 2010. That momentum has carried into forecasts for next year, with a recent poll of 36 market experts projecting an average gold price near $2,756 per ounce for 2025. The consensus reflects growing confidence in … Read more

Gold prices rose 0.8% on Friday, climbing to $3,267.56 per ounce as investors engaged in bargain hunting ahead of the U.S. non-farm payrolls report. Despite the intraday gain, gold finished the week down about 1.5%, marking a second straight weekly decline as momentum weakened. Improved U.S.-China trade relations have lifted risk appetite among investors, which … Read more

January 2025 retail sales fell 0.9%, the largest monthly decline in a year and well below economists’ consensus forecast of a 0.2% drop. The downturn was widespread. Sporting goods led the declines with a 4.6% drop, while auto sales fell 2.8%, contributing materially to the overall weakness. Economists point to post-holiday spending fatigue and severe … Read more

Silver held steady near $36.40 per ounce on Monday, maintaining levels not seen in 13 years. The metal’s sustained strength reflects a mix of demand dynamics, persistent supply shortfalls and periodic safe-haven flows tied to geopolitical tensions. Three main forces are underpinning the rally. First, industrial demand has surged as silver is increasingly used in … Read more

The House narrowly approved President Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending package, a high-profile bill that combines an extension of the 2017 tax cuts with a $4 trillion increase in the federal debt limit. Proponents describe it as a major fiscal and policy effort intended to provide tax relief, strengthen border security and boost defense spending, … Read more

Retailers across the United States are navigating a difficult mix of headwinds as inflation, tariff shifts, and growing fears of a recession reshape consumer behavior and corporate strategy. These forces are creating a more complex and uneven retail environment, where some companies are compelled to raise prices or see volumes decline, while others adapt through … Read more

CME Group’s micro metals futures produced mixed results in July as markets reacted to tariff headlines and Federal Reserve policy signals. Early in the month, gold briefly rallied above $3,450 per ounce following a highly charged statement from President Trump about dismissing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. That move was short-lived; after a more hawkish-than-expected Fed … Read more

UBS has raised its gold price forecast, now projecting that gold will reach $3,500 in 2025, with the rally expected to continue into 2026. Even after a strong rally this year and broadly bullish sentiment across markets, UBS’s tracking indicators indicate there remains substantial upside potential for gold investments. The bank expects demand to come … Read more

Silver markets showed strong upward momentum on Thursday, pressing against recent resistance levels and signalling renewed bullish interest. The market is currently testing resistance formed by last Friday’s shooting star candlestick. A decisive breakout above that level could clear the way toward the $35 area. Despite the short-term test of resistance, the longer-term trend remains … Read more