The world’s leading central bankers from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan and South Korea will gather in Sintra, Portugal next week to discuss pressing global economic issues. Many advanced economies have seen inflation come down toward target levels, easing immediate price pressures for consumers and policymakers. Yet a more persistent … Read more

The Senate’s version of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” emphasizes tax relief and popular spending measures rather than aggressive deficit reduction. Over a ten-year period, the plan increases the budget deficit by about $3.3 trillion, driven by roughly $4.5 trillion in tax cuts paired with only $1.2 trillion in spending offsets. Lawmakers agreed on … Read more

DataTrek Research warns that the VIX, commonly called the market’s “fear gauge,” remaining elevated for an extended period could herald the start of a bear market. Co-founder Nicholas Colas highlights that the VIX’s 30-day average has held at 21.4 for 12 consecutive days, staying above its long-term historical average of 19.5. The VIX tends to … Read more

New research from Goldman Sachs highlights a notable shift in who ultimately pays for the tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. Economists led by Jan Hatzius find that, through June, American consumers have been responsible for only 22% of those tariff costs, while U.S. businesses have absorbed the remaining share. That balance appears to be … Read more

You’re ready to buy precious metals — but which is the better choice: gold or silver? At first glance they look similar: both are monetary metals, both are scarce, and both can protect purchasing power in uncertain times. Yet, for a resilient portfolio the differences matter. Understanding those differences separates casual buyers from strategic investors. … Read more

Gold and silver market update — April 29, 2026 In today’s update: Why is gold falling while inflation rises? With Brent crude near $114, the Fed paused at 3.50–3.75%, and Kevin Warsh one Senate vote from the chair, traditional relationships are strained — and Thursday’s GDP and PCE releases could shift the outlook. What Does … Read more

Amid rising concerns about a potential tariff war under Donald Trump, investors are flocking to gold funds at the fastest rate since the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold reached a record intraday high of $3,148.88 per troy ounce on Tuesday before closing at $3,114, marking an 18% gain so far this year and the strongest quarterly performance … Read more

On Wednesday five events occurred that, by conventional logic, should have pushed gold lower: private hiring beat estimates, services activity accelerated, the Fed’s Beige Book signaled rising inflation, the U.S. House voted to limit military action in Iran, and the major monthly jobs report is due tomorrow. Instead, gold rose about 1.5% that morning. The … Read more

Trade representatives from the United States and China met in London on Monday afternoon for high-stakes talks focused on export controls. U.S. officials indicated they might ease certain technology export restrictions if China agrees to relax limits on rare earth minerals, which are essential for electronics, renewable energy technologies, and defense systems. Kevin Hassett, director … Read more

Gold prices are firming, rising 0.3% to $2,668.79 per ounce as a softer dollar and market reactions to incoming trade policy expectations support demand. Reports that the new administration may phase in tariffs gradually have eased concerns about abrupt inflationary shocks, helping to push Treasury yields lower and encouraging foreign buyers as the dollar retreats … Read more