On Friday, Russia’s central bank reduced its key interest rate from 20% to 18%, in line with economists’ forecasts and representing the largest single cut in more than three years. The decision came as consumer price growth showed signs of slowing: weekly CPI fell by 0.05%, and annual inflation has moderated from a March peak … Read more

The US dollar strengthened and oil prices rose on Monday following US strikes on Iran that raised geopolitical tensions. Markets have remained relatively calm so far: the S&P 500 sits only about 3% below its record high. Still, investors are closely monitoring Tehran’s next moves and their possible market impacts. Foremost among concerns is the … Read more

Goldman Sachs has raised its gold price forecast to $3,300 an ounce by the end of 2025, up from its previous target of $3,100 announced just last month. Analysts at the bank attribute the upgrade to stronger-than-expected central bank buying, particularly from emerging market countries. They now estimate average monthly purchases of around 70 tonnes, … Read more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States is broadening its trade policy to address currency manipulation in addition to tariffs. The announcement accompanies plans to implement reciprocal tariffs by April 1. Bessent stressed that while the U.S. continues to support a strong dollar, it will not tolerate deliberate currency weakening by trading partners … Read more

The market reaction to DeepSeek’s announcement about its new AI technology has heightened concerns among leading Wall Street strategists about possible wider economic consequences. Citi’s research team, headed by Adam Pickett, describes U.S. equity markets as increasingly “frothy.” Their analysis highlights how the current tech sector selloff could have a meaningful effect on household wealth: … Read more

Citibank has raised its gold price target to $3,300 per ounce, pointing to extraordinary physical demand as the main driver rather than speculative trading. “Using our quarterly price changes model, we see gold prices rising to well over $3,300/oz, though we view this as a bull case given the potential for jewelry and scrap over … Read more

When choosing between gold and silver, many investors focus on price. The more important differences lie in ownership: how quickly each metal can be converted to cash when timing matters, and what that conversion will cost. Understanding these practical realities before you buy can prevent costly surprises later. Liquidity is often described simply as “how … Read more

Following stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data released Thursday, the dollar advanced noticeably against several major currencies. The greenback climbed 0.77% versus the Japanese yen to 144.78 and gained 0.58% against the Swiss franc, reaching 0.797. It also strengthened against the euro, which eased 0.47% to $1.1743. Robust jobs figures suggest the Federal Reserve could keep interest … Read more

Thursday was an unusual day for anyone holding gold. Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz — which would impact roughly 20% of global oil flows — sent crude oil sharply higher and pushed inflation concerns up. Yet gold, the asset many investors buy precisely for moments of geopolitical stress, fell by more than … Read more

Gold prices fell by more than 2% on Friday, ending the week with total losses of over 4% — its weakest weekly performance since November 2024. The pullback was driven largely by a stronger U.S. dollar, which posted its fourth consecutive weekly gain, and by a decline in safe-haven demand after a temporary easing in … Read more