BRICS nations are accumulating gold for three core reasons: to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar, to protect reserves from potential sanctions, and to hedge against a debt-driven depreciation of currencies they did not create. The 2022 freezing of roughly $300 billion of Russia’s foreign reserves held in Western institutions illustrated that dollar-denominated reserves can … Read more

Gold eased back from earlier gains on Monday, settling near $3,415 per ounce—about $80 below its April record high. The Israel‑Iran conflict, now in its fourth day with ongoing missile and drone exchanges, initially pushed the metal higher but failed to sustain that momentum through the session. Last week’s 3.7% gain in gold reflected rising … Read more

The US dollar, long regarded as a safe-haven currency in times of global uncertainty, emerged as the weakest major currency in early 2025. Despite its historical dominance dating back to the Bretton Woods era, the dollar slipped more than 10% between January and April, reflecting a notable run of depreciation. This downturn has unfolded alongside … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, remained unchanged at 2.5% year-over-year in February, matching the January reading. Core PCE, which excludes the more volatile categories of food and energy, registered 2.8% annually and rose 0.4% month-to-month — a touch above economists’ median forecasts of 2.7% annually and 0.3% … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 15th, 2025 Gold Hits $4,200 — Making 2025 One of the Strongest Years in Gold History One year ago, gold traded near $2,660 per ounce. Today it has crossed $4,200 per ounce, marking one of the fastest and most powerful rallies in … Read more

Incrementum has released its Monthly Gold Compass for August 2025, offering updated analysis and new charts covering gold, silver, mining equities, and key macro trends. Built on the foundation of the long-running In Gold We Trust research series, this chartbook presents more than 50 visualizations that highlight price dynamics, sentiment, supply-and-demand factors, and correlations across … Read more

Beginning July 1, 2025, Basel III banking rules will formally recognize physical gold as a Tier 1 high-quality liquid asset. Under the revised framework, U.S. banks will be able to include physical gold at full market value when calculating their core capital reserves. This is a major shift from gold’s previous Basel classification as a … Read more

Gold’s recent consolidation followed a sharp, investment-driven rally prompted by concerns over President Trump’s trade policies. While prices have retreated about 6.1% from their April high, the metal remains roughly 30% higher than the level it traded at after the election. Investment flows played a dominant role in the recent advance. In the first quarter … Read more

After a turbulent year on Wall Street, Morgan Stanley now anticipates a recession emerging around midyear. Although stocks rallied briefly after a pause in tariff actions, broader economic indicators paint a less optimistic picture: inflation remains persistent, job growth is decelerating, and consumer confidence has declined substantially. In response to these trends, Morgan Stanley has … Read more

Gold prices slipped this week, posting their first weekly loss of 2025 after touching a record high of $2,956.19 earlier in the week. By the close, spot gold was trading near $2,860 an ounce as traders locked in profits following the recent rally. One of the main drivers behind the move was a firmer U.S. … Read more