Every second, somewhere in the world, gold is trading. The gold spot price represents the current market value of one troy ounce of pure gold for immediate delivery. This price is not a retail quote or an investment recommendation — it is the foundational wholesale price that influences everything from central bank reserves to the … Read more

Global oil markets are seeing notable volatility as traders weigh the effects of President Trump’s assertive trade policy, with Brent crude trading near $78 per barrel. Recent market turbulence was triggered by the administration’s rapid move against Colombia, where threatened tariffs were lifted after Bogota quickly conceded to presidential demands. That episode is part of … Read more

The silver market is expected to remain in a pronounced deficit for a fifth consecutive year in 2025, driven largely by record industrial consumption that is forecast to top 700 million ounces. Industrial demand is projected to hit unprecedented levels above 700 million ounces, supported by expanding applications in the green economy, vehicle electrification and … Read more

Last week’s economic reports delivered a mixed but informative picture. In the United States, retail sales remained robust and corporate earnings were generally solid, even as inflation stayed elevated. Europe saw an uptick in industrial production, indicating some recovery in manufacturing activity. In China, growth momentum picked up, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is regaining … Read more

Gold and Silver market update – April 21, 2026 Key Takeaways Gold is down ~10% since February 28 — not because the sound-money case failed, but because the war pushed oil sharply higher, destroyed near-term rate-cut expectations, and suppressed paper gold via the real-yield channel. Paper and physical diverged. Paper gold (futures, ETFs) fell on … Read more

Recent unemployment data paint a mixed picture of the labor market. Initial jobless claims remained unchanged at 219,000, a figure below many analysts’ projections. At the same time, continuing claims rose to 1.91 million, their highest level in three years. Together, these numbers suggest that while layoffs are not accelerating, the job market is showing … Read more

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Thursday that interest rates are likely to stay near their current levels for an extended period. Policymakers are in a wait-and-see mode as they evaluate how the administration’s decisions on trade, tax policy, and regulation will affect inflation and the job market. These factors could influence … Read more

🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 19th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold’s price drop today surprised many investors. Here’s what actually moved markets Thursday — and what it could mean heading into the weekend. Is This a Gold Selloff — or the Setup for the Next … Read more

Barrick Mining has removed its Mali gold operations from its 2025 production forecast after a serious dispute with Mali’s government over newly proposed mining legislation. The Loulo-Gounkoto complex, accounting for roughly 14% of Barrick’s overall production, has been idle since January following Mali’s decision to block gold exports and detain some company personnel. The disagreement … Read more

Gold surged to a fresh record high of $3,128.06 per ounce on Monday as investors continued to flock to safe-haven assets amid mounting inflation worries tied to upcoming U.S. tariff measures. That rise places the yellow metal on pace for its strongest quarter since 1986, and pushes year-to-date gains to roughly 18%. The recent rally … Read more