Silver plays two roles: an investment metal and a widely used industrial commodity. In times of market fear, investors rush to safe-haven assets and drive gold higher. At the same time, economic weakness reduces industrial demand for silver, pushing its price lower. Because gold lacks significant industrial exposure, the two metals can move in opposite … Read more
China is preparing to reshape global commodities trading as the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) proposes allowing foreign investors to use foreign currency as collateral for yuan-denominated contracts. The move is designed to strengthen China’s influence over pricing for major commodities such as oil and industrial metals—markets that have traditionally been priced in hubs like New … Read more
Explore the latest findings in Incrementum’s Monthly Gold Compass for May 2025. This comprehensive report contains more than 75 carefully prepared charts and graphs, offering in-depth analysis of the precious metals market. Each chart is designed to clarify key trends, risks, and opportunities across gold, silver, and related assets. Ideal for investors, analysts, and advisors, … Read more
Costco has introduced a purchase limit of two gold bars per customer per 24-hour period in response to strong demand for its 24-karat, one-ounce gold bars. Since their introduction in 2023 at roughly $1,950–$1,980 each, these bars have repeatedly sold out within hours of being restocked. A Bloomberg survey indicated that about 77% of Costco … Read more
Oil futures climbed roughly 3% on Tuesday after markets reacted positively to a short-term U.S.-China tariff rollback and encouraging inflation data from the United States. Brent crude traded near $66.81 per barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude moved to about $63.87 per barrel, extending gains from the prior session when both benchmarks rose … Read more
Oil futures climbed roughly 3% on Tuesday after markets reacted positively to a short-term U.S.-China tariff rollback and encouraging inflation data from the United States. Brent crude traded near $66.81 per barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude moved to about $63.87 per barrel, extending gains from the prior session when both benchmarks rose … Read more
At midnight Eastern Time on April 18, the Federal Reserve enters its FOMC blackout period. For 12 days—through April 30—Fed officials and staff are barred from making public statements about monetary policy. No speeches, no interviews, no policy commentary. In a market that has spent seven weeks trading almost entirely on rate expectations, that enforced … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors December 16th, 2025 Jobs Added, But Trouble Brewing The November jobs report finally arrived — 11 days late because of the government shutdown — and it sends mixed signals for the economy. The economy added 64,000 jobs last month, slightly above the 50,000 … Read more
Gold prices have risen above $2,915 per ounce as growing trade tensions push investors toward safe-haven assets. President Trump’s recent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, along with increased duties on China, prompted swift retaliatory measures — including Beijing’s imposition of 15% tariffs on U.S. farm goods. These tit-for-tat moves have intensified geopolitical and economic uncertainty, … Read more
Gold prices slipped 0.5% to $2,677.13 per ounce after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data eased hopes for earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts. A firmer dollar added downward pressure on bullion, though persistent uncertainty over President-elect Trump’s trade proposals and ongoing inflation concerns continued to lend underlying support to the metal. Investors reacted quickly to the labor … Read more