Gold held near $2,910 per ounce after advancing nearly 2% last week, driven by rising worries about the global economy. The metal has been on an upward trend through early 2025, reaching several record highs as investors react to uncertainty around trade policy, increased central bank purchases and the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts. … Read more
Key Takeaways Bank of America’s $6,000 target rests on three structural forces: deteriorating U.S. fiscal metrics (national debt above $39 trillion, net interest payments near $971 billion in FY2025 and projected to exceed $1 trillion in FY2026), central bank reserve diversification adding more than 1,000 tonnes of gold per year — over twice the historical … Read more
Gold just endured one of its weakest weeks in years while oil surged and inflation expectations climbed. Despite the recent drop, the case for holding physical gold may be stronger now than at recent highs. One chart helps explain why. The World Gold Council publishes a weekly adaptation of Deutsche Bank’s “Pressure Index” — a … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | September 4th, 2025 — Here’s what you need to know about today’s most important economic and precious metals news: Gold Dips From Record High As Eyes Turn To Jobs Data Gold eased 0.8% to $3,530.69 an ounce after reaching an all-time high of $3,578.50. That pullback largely reflected profit-taking following a … Read more
Gen Z, having come of age amid the 2008 financial crisis and recent pandemic disruptions, is taking concrete steps to prepare for the possibility of a recession. Many in this generation are adopting disciplined budgeting behaviors. Trends such as “no-buy” challenges are popular, and people are increasingly relying on budgeting apps and automated savings tools … Read more
🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 24th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor The Treasury released figures that raise a question few outlets are asking: is the U.S. government effectively insolvent? Plus — why gold is falling even as conflict rages, what’s really happening with oil prices, and … Read more
The latest episode of Unearthed brought together leading industry experts to dissect the key forces shaping today’s gold market. World Gold Council Senior Market Strategists Joe Cavatoni and John Reade hosted Robert Armstrong, Financial Times’ US financial markets editor and author of the Unhedged newsletter, for a wide-ranging conversation. The discussion focused on three main … Read more
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stressed that central banks need to respond firmly and promptly when inflation deviates from their targets. Clear, decisive action helps prevent a temporary rise in prices from becoming a persistent problem. Addressing BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino, Williams highlighted the critical role of anchoring inflation expectations. When households … Read more
Recent tariff announcements sparked a sharp sell-off in the U.S. Treasury market, producing pronounced market dislocations such as wider bid-ask spreads and reduced liquidity. Although President Trump briefly paused the tariff plan and commented that the “bond market now is beautiful,” Treasury yields stayed elevated after the initial move. Several hedge funds were forced to … Read more
Early signs point to a cooling U.S. labor market ahead of the February employment report. Economists are forecasting about 170,000 new payrolls, up from January’s 143,000, but mixed indicators suggest the outlook may be softer than that headline number implies. Policy uncertainty is a notable factor. Proposals tied to the current administration — including high-profile … Read more