Gold prices fell more than 3% on Monday after signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China. The pullback was notable, but many market observers still view the metal’s longer-term prospects as constructive. Peter Grant of Zaner Metals and other analysts argue the recent drop reflects a corrective move rather than a … Read more

Record-high gold prices have sparked a surge of interest in gold investment products offered by Chinese banks. As demand has risen, many banks have increased minimum purchase amounts to manage risk, while also extending trading hours to accommodate more clients and higher volumes. The gold boom has driven a substantial rise in banks’ precious metals … Read more

Silver is approaching a 14-year high, climbing about 1.5% to nearly $39 an ounce as investors seek a more affordable alternative to gold, which is trading close to record levels. Concerns about potential new U.S. tariffs on metals have boosted silver’s attractiveness by prompting fears of tighter physical supply. Year to date, silver has surged … Read more

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the bond market is sending a clear signal that the Federal Reserve should lower interest rates. He pointed to two-year Treasury yields trading below the Fed’s policy rate as evidence that markets expect easing ahead. Although investors do not foresee a rate reduction at the Fed’s May meeting, short-term market … Read more

Following gold’s exceptional performance in 2024, World Gold Council experts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni are closely examining gold’s role within diversified investment portfolios as geopolitical and economic uncertainty intensifies. Their analysis focuses on how a range of policy shifts under a renewed Trump administration could affect the outlook for gold. Potential changes to trade … Read more

Gold prices climbed more than 1% on Friday as a softer dollar helped push spot gold to $3,332.88 per ounce, marking roughly a 3% gain for the week. The metal has surged over 27% so far this year, supported by heightened geopolitical risk—including growing military tensions between India and Pakistan—and renewed uncertainty around U.S.-China trade … Read more

President Trump has confirmed he has settled on a “Liberation Day” tariff plan but has not released the specifics ahead of a planned announcement on Wednesday. The White House remains split between two approaches: A universal 20% tariff applied broadly to most imports. A “reciprocal” approach that sets country-by-country rates, which could be negotiated bilaterally. … Read more

Following recent diplomatic tensions, US and Chinese officials met in London to establish what U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described as “a framework to implement the Geneva consensus” reached at last month’s meeting. The two-day talks were intended to reduce hostilities and set a constructive path for broader negotiations. According to participants, the emerging agreement … Read more

Gold prices remained steady early Monday, trading close to recent highs as markets continued to digest Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating and renewed trade tensions. Investors weighed the implications of both developments for economic growth and financial stability. The downgrade heightened concerns about fiscal sustainability and the long-term outlook for U.S. debt, prompting … Read more

Gold prices held steady at $3,349.19 per ounce on Wednesday as contrasting market forces offset one another. On one hand, stronger-than-expected U.S. job openings typically weigh on precious metals by supporting the dollar and expectations for higher interest rates. On the other hand, persistent trade tensions between the United States and China are keeping demand … Read more