Gold and Silver Prices Today: Iran, Oil Impact and $1.3B Bet

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Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsMarch 5th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Wall Street Just Made a $1.3 Billion Bet on Silver One of Wall Street’s largest trading firms has dramatically increased its exposure to silver. Regulatory filings reveal that Jane Street established roughly a $1.3 billion position in … Read more

Gold Approaches $4,000 as Confidence in U.S. Data Wavers

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Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 7, 2025 Gold Rush Nears $4,000, Silver Approaching $50 Gold surged toward the $4,000 mark Tuesday, while silver climbed within striking distance of $50 as investors poured into precious metals amid growing global uncertainty. Analysts point to a combination of political volatility, … Read more

Gold Jumps Above $3,100 After US Hikes China Tariffs to 125%

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Gold prices extended their rally on Thursday, rising 1.3% to $3,122.02 per ounce as trade tensions between the United States and China intensified. The move followed the previous day’s largest single-day gain for gold since October 2023. The shift in market sentiment came after President Trump announced a temporary 90-day reduction in duties for a … Read more

JPMorgan Questions Whether Crypto Is a Reliable Safe Haven

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JPMorgan’s recent analysis raises questions about Bitcoin’s claim to be “digital gold.” Investors are reassessing their inflation-hedging strategies and shifting capital from Bitcoin ETFs into gold-backed alternatives. Gold recently hit record levels above $3,100 per ounce and now represents more than $9 trillion in total allocations globally, including roughly $4 trillion held by central banks. … Read more

Gold Approaches $3,000 as Economic Uncertainty Drives Demand

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Gold is trading near $2,990 per ounce after briefly topping $3,000 on Friday, as investors weigh the relief from the U.S. avoiding a government shutdown against lingering concerns about economic growth. The metal has risen about 14% so far this year, reflecting market volatility tied to trade-policy uncertainty that contributed to the S&P 500 entering … Read more

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady Again Amid Market Pressure

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The Federal Reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting. Fed officials said they prefer to adopt a cautious, wait-and-see approach, watching how recent policy moves such as tariffs influence inflation and economic momentum before adjusting policy. That stance prevailed despite public pressure from President Trump and calls from some … Read more

Macquarie Predicts Gold Could Reach Record $3,500 as U.S. Deficit Grows

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Macquarie Group analysts, led by Marcus Garvey, predict that gold could climb to an unprecedented $3,500 per ounce in the third quarter, with an average price of about $3,150. Trading near $2,940 at present, gold has risen roughly 12% year-to-date amid geopolitical tensions and concerns tied to U.S. tariff policies. The analysts say that investors … Read more

Shutdown Deadline Looms; Gold Surges 12% in September

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Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors September 30th, 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown Approaches at Midnight Wednesday Washington is on the brink of a government shutdown, with funding set to expire at midnight Wednesday. After a tense White House meeting, Vice President JD Vance said, “I think we’re headed to … Read more

30-Year Treasury Yields Jump as Trump Tax Plan Fuels Deficit Fears

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The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury rose above 5.1% on Thursday, marking its highest level since October 2023, after the House moved forward with President Trump’s proposed $4 trillion tax and spending package. Investors have grown increasingly wary about the expanding federal deficit. Concerns intensified after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating and a … Read more

Trump’s Trade Pause: U.S. Still Bears Highest Tariffs Since 1909

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The recent pullback in the Trump administration’s trade actions is smaller than many market participants first assumed. Although officials announced a 90-day delay and cut most reciprocal tariffs to 10%, U.S. consumers continue to experience the highest effective tariff burden since 1909. PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding cautions that the tariff increases represent an economic shock … Read more