Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors September 17th, 2025  Gold Pauses After Record Surge Ahead of Fed Decision  Spot gold eased about 0.7% to $3,663 per ounce today, pulling back from Tuesday’s record high of $3,703. The retreat reflects investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later … Read more

China boosted its official gold holdings for the sixth month running in April, adding roughly 70,000 troy ounces to its reserves. Across the past half year, Beijing has increased its gold stockpile by nearly 1 million ounces (about 30 tonnes). The purchases come as global gold prices have climbed sharply, rising close to 30% year‑to‑date, … Read more

President Trump made clear that smartphones and other electronic devices are not being exempted from tariffs on imports from China; instead, he has reassigned them to a different tariff category. This reclassification means that while the immediate exemption for certain products may appear to protect them from duties, the overall policy still subjects many electronics … Read more

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday via Truth Social which cryptocurrencies will be included in a new U.S. strategic reserve of digital assets, building on his January executive order. The reserve will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Trump later emphasized that “BTC and ETH… will be at the heart of the Reserve.” The … Read more

Gold retreated to $3,355 per ounce despite rising tensions in the Middle East after the United States and Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. The metal initially climbed about 0.8% but reversed course as the dollar strengthened. Why gold isn’t rallying more: Geopolitical turmoil normally supports gold as a safe-haven asset, but investors … Read more

China’s central bank continued its persistent accumulation of gold in July, marking nine consecutive months of increases and lifting the nation’s official reserves to nearly 74 million ounces, with an estimated market value approaching $244 billion. This sustained buying pattern reflects a deliberate, long-term strategy to diversify reserves and emphasize the role of gold as … Read more

Mexico’s annual inflation eased to 3.69% in early January, coming in below expectations and extending the downward trend from December’s 3.99% reading. Core inflation held steady at 3.72%. A notable 2.67% drop in fresh produce prices helped offset higher energy costs, supporting the overall moderation in consumer-price growth. Following four consecutive 25 basis-point reductions that … Read more

Oil prices climbed roughly 3% to about $74 a barrel after President Trump cast doubt on the prospect of a rapid ceasefire between Israel and Iran. His comments signaled a harder line, saying he wants “a real end” to the conflict and that Iran’s nuclear program should be “wiped out.” Markets reacted to the heightened … Read more

The world of precious-metal investing presents two common choices: bullion coins or numismatic (collectible) coins. Understanding the differences between these options is essential when deciding which best fits your goals. Below is a clear, practical comparison to help you choose the right path for owning physical gold and silver. What Are Bullion Coins? Bullion coins … Read more

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets fell sharply in May, dropping by more than 50% from April levels and reaching their lowest monthly total in over five years. The plunge follows new export controls Beijing introduced in April on a range of rare-earth materials and finished magnets. Those measures tightened licensing and documentation requirements, and have … Read more