Morgan Stanley warns that a possible peace agreement, potentially brokered by former President Donald Trump between Russia and Ukraine, could present the largest risk to gold’s recent bull market. The bank estimates such a resolution might push gold prices down by about 17%, to near $2,400 per ounce. The firm attributes much of gold’s roughly … Read more
Gold is attempting to push higher after several months of sideways trading. The metal is currently confined between a floor near $3,167 and an upper boundary around $3,440. Recent technical indicators, however, suggest the market may be preparing for an upward move. The immediate resistance zone sits roughly between $3,334 and $3,365. A decisive break … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | September 5th, 2025 — Here’s what you need to know about today’s most important economic and precious metals news: US Jobs Report Disappoints: Only 22,000 New Positions Added The August jobs report surprised markets. The US economy added just 22,000 jobs last month, well below the roughly 75,000 positions economists had … Read more
Gold investment demand jumped 84% in 2025, reaching a record 2,175 tonnes — the highest annual total in more than a decade. A wave of new buyers entering the physical market face a common question: should they buy gold coins or gold bars? That choice affects cost, liquidity, storage, and long-term flexibility. Both coins and … Read more
🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 20th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor After record highs above $5,000 for gold and $100 for silver, prices have reversed sharply. Gold and silver are under heavy pressure today, and the macro backdrop explains why. Metals Slide as Central Banks Hold Firm Gold and silver are … Read more
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stern warning that recent trade policies could undermine the progress made in controlling inflation. BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens noted that tariffs are introducing a level of economic uncertainty similar to that seen in crisis periods, potentially placing central banks under significant pressure. This uncertainty, combined … Read more
The 21st annual Central Banking survey, sponsored by HSBC, shows that currency market intervention by central banks is more widespread than commonly acknowledged. Of the 84 central banks that responded—together overseeing $7.1 trillion in reserves—half said they had intervened in foreign-exchange markets during the past year. The survey also indicates a notable shift in reserve … Read more
Gold’s price behavior has fundamentally shifted since 2022, severing its long-standing tie to real interest rates as the metal climbs to record levels near $2,798 per ounce. The change accelerated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of Western sanctions, which prompted many central banks to reassess their reliance on US dollar reserves. China … Read more
China’s gold market opened 2025 on a strong note, with notable price gains recorded in both London and Shanghai despite a shortened trading calendar caused by the Chinese New Year holiday. In January the People’s Bank of China added another 5 tonnes to its official bullion reserves, bringing the total to 2,285 tonnes. At the … Read more
Gold remains the standout performer among commodities, having reached an April high near $3,500 per ounce and currently trading around $3,320. The metal has attracted substantial inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded products as investors seek protection amid uncertainty over U.S. trade policies, fiscal plans, and elevated geopolitical tensions. These factors have reinforced gold’s role as a … Read more