Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on Friday presents President Trump with a near-term chance to shape the direction of U.S. monetary policy and potentially speed up the process of naming the next chair of the Federal Reserve. The announcement arrives against the backdrop of sustained pressure from the White House. President Trump has … Read more

Gold and Silver market update — April 17, 2026 In this update: Why is gold rising? This week offered multiple, overlapping drivers — a test of central bank independence, a warning from the IMF about stagflation, disruptions to key shipping lanes, and a persistent silver supply deficit. Here’s what’s moving the metals and why it … Read more

Gold prices have surged past the $3,000 per ounce threshold, representing a strong rally so far this year. After last year’s impressive 27% advance, the market has continued to push higher, delivering roughly a 14% gain year-to-date. This fast-moving ascent has attracted attention from investors, analysts and central banks alike. The pace of the rally … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors February 18th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold Stabilizes After January Shock After the sharp selloff on January 30, gold has settled into a defined trading band between $4,600 and $5,100. That range has created clear support and resistance levels and suggests the … Read more

Gold posted its strongest quarterly gain in nearly 40 years, closing the first quarter of 2025 at a record $3,150.30 per ounce — a 19.3% rise for the quarter. This performance is the best since the third quarter of 1986, and the metal has already recorded 18 new all-time closing highs this year. Two primary … Read more

President Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Stephen Miran, the current chair of his Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a temporary vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board through Jan. 31, 2026. Miran is expected to take the seat being vacated by Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee who is leaving six months early to … Read more

President Trump announced a new, wide-ranging tariff policy that combines a universal 10% tax on all imported goods with additional “reciprocal” charges aimed at specific trading partners. Under the plan, China would face the largest combined rate: a newly imposed 34% levy added to an existing 20% duty, bringing the total to 54%. The European … Read more

China’s central bank continued to build its gold reserves in January, adding 0.16 million troy ounces after resuming purchases in November following a six-month pause. This step underscores the People’s Bank of China’s ongoing effort to diversify its foreign-exchange holdings and strengthen its reserve portfolio. The move is notable because it occurred as gold traded … Read more

Gold’s traditional market drivers are shifting. Where once the metal moved primarily on the back of a weakening US dollar and falling real yields, new forces are taking a more prominent role. Fiscal pressures, geopolitical uncertainty and central bank policy have begun to dominate market sentiment, reshaping the narrative behind gold’s appeal as a store … Read more

India’s gold market is beginning to show signs of recovery after pulling back from last week’s record high of 86,592 rupees per 10 grams to about 84,750 rupees on Friday. While some buyers have returned, many consumers and retailers remain cautious, according to local jewelers. Dealers have reduced their discounts to roughly $12–$27 per ounce, … Read more