Global debt has now topped $100 trillion, and governments and corporations are facing the highest interest costs seen in two decades. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which brings together 38 member countries to develop policies that improve living standards, notes that its member governments are spending 3.3% of GDP on interest payments—more … Read more

Gold eased about 0.4% to roughly $3,420 an ounce after President Trump’s trade agreement with Japan reduced some concerns about a broader U.S.–Japan tariff dispute. Even with that pullback, gold is still up roughly 30% year-to-date. The metal’s gains have been driven by ongoing global trade tensions, persistent geopolitical uncertainty, and market expectations that the … Read more

Despite a record surge in tariff revenue in July 2025, the U.S. budget deficit rose about 20% from the prior year, according to Treasury Department figures. Customs collections jumped dramatically—up roughly 273%, or about $21 billion—largely reflecting the impact of the administration’s higher import taxes. Even so, federal outlays continue to exceed receipts, and the … Read more

Hong Kong is stepping up efforts to become a major international gold trading hub. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said comprehensive support measures will be announced later this year to develop the market and related infrastructure. Among the planned initiatives are provisions to support physical gold delivery and storage, aimed at making Hong Kong a … Read more

Wall Street’s anxiety surged sharply on Monday, as the CBOE VIX index—commonly called the market’s fear gauge—jumped more than 30% to trade above 19. This sudden rise reflected widespread investor concern about near-term market volatility. The move was led by heavy selling in technology stocks, where steep declines prompted traders to seek protection. As prices … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  September 22nd, 2025    Silver Climbs Above $43 as Momentum Builds Silver has rallied above $43 per ounce, reaching its highest levels since 2011. The surge is driven by rising industrial demand from solar-panel and electronics manufacturing, renewed safe‑haven buying, a softer dollar, … Read more

Gold prices jumped sharply on Thursday, climbing more than 1% to $3,053 an ounce — just below the record high of $3,057.21 set on March 20. The move came after President Trump announced new 25% tariffs on imported cars and trucks, set to start next week, which pushed global trade tensions higher. Seen as a … Read more

Poland’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.75% for the 16th consecutive month, citing a mix of improving economic conditions and ongoing inflationary pressures. Recent data point to a modest recovery in activity: gross domestic product grew by 2.9% last year, and more recent indicators suggest the economy is rebounding after a … Read more

Here’s How Much Gold and Silver You Need for a Crisis Many readers already accept the importance of owning physical gold and silver. As you build your holdings, the natural question becomes: how much is enough? The last thing anyone wants is to reach the next financial crisis and realize they didn’t accumulate enough bullion … Read more

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday as investors reacted to shifting dynamics in trade talks between the United States and China and to President Trump’s announcement that he would not remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield declined by more than six basis points, settling at 4.323%. Shorter-term … Read more