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
December’s inflation report offered signs of easing price pressures. Core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes volatile food and energy components, rose 0.2% month-over-month and 3.2% year-over-year — the slowest annual pace since July. Headline CPI matched expectations at 2.9% year-over-year, reflecting a broad move toward more moderate inflation. One notable improvement came from the … Read more
President Trump announced a sweeping 100% tariff on imported computer chips, designed to encourage technology firms to relocate more of their manufacturing to the United States. The tariff excludes chips produced domestically, a distinction that has already bolstered confidence among companies such as Apple and Nvidia, which have committed significant investments to expand U.S.-based chip … Read more
Gold prices dropped 1.2% to $3,388.49 an ounce on Wednesday after markets reacted positively to news that U.S. and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland this weekend to discuss tariffs. The talks will bring together U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese economic official He Lifeng. The meeting follows a round of retaliatory tariffs imposed … Read more
Gold prices held steady following a two-day rally driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data. Spot gold traded near $3,353 per ounce, down about 0.6%, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.2% to $3,407.10. The softer jobs report increased market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut as soon as September, with traders pricing in roughly a … Read more
Gold markets are showing renewed strength after President Trump’s initial trade policy moves proved less aggressive than many had expected. Although the campaign included strong rhetoric on tariffs, the first 24 hours of the new administration took a more measured approach: targeted warnings and selective actions rather than an immediate, across-the-board implementation of tariffs. That … Read more
Gold prices rose sharply early in the trading day but pared some of those gains after the Kremlin confirmed that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is being planned. The confirmation followed a prior meeting between Putin and an envoy from the Trump administration, raising markets’ hopes that diplomatic … Read more
🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 27th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Here’s your gold market news today: prices are bouncing back Friday morning, Asia is racing to build the next major bullion hub, and one closely watched ratio is flashing a signal investors should note. Gold … Read more