Bank of America strategists now expect the Federal Reserve to hold off on cutting interest rates in 2025. They point to slower-than-anticipated job growth and a steadily rising unemployment rate—which they project will reach about 4.4% by the end of the year—as key reasons why there is little justification for easing monetary policy. Additionally, rising … Read more
US wholesale inflation rose sharply in July, as the Producer Price Index increased 0.9% month over month — the largest single-month gain in more than three years. On an annual basis, wholesale inflation climbed to 3.3%, well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% objective. The July jump was broad-based: services prices rose 1.1% while goods increased … Read more
Gold prices remain near record highs, trading at $2,942.92 an ounce on Thursday—just $13 below the February all-time peak. The metal has climbed about 12% so far this year, driven by uncertainty over President Trump’s tariff policies and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates. Analysts now see gold reaching between … Read more
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose modestly to 4.218% on Tuesday as investors weighed recent policy developments and awaited key economic data. Markets focused in particular on announcements from the White House regarding tariffs and on July’s services sector activity, due to be reported later in the day. Benchmark yields moved slightly higher across the … Read more
This week we cover a notable shift in traditional finance: a prominent central banking figure disclosed a purchase of shares in a Bitcoin ETF, signaling growing acceptance of digital assets among long-established financial institutions. Meanwhile, the meme-stock phenomenon has resurfaced. Earlier this week, shares of GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment (AMC) surged once again, echoing … Read more
🌅 Morning News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors March 26th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Gold is down 15% since the Iran war began — and investors are asking whether gold is still a safe haven at all. Why Are Gold and Silver Falling During a War? Gold and silver … Read more
The UK’s financial markets are sending strong warning signals: gilt yields have climbed to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, while the pound has weakened sharply against the dollar. This combination — rising government bond yields alongside a falling currency — often reflects growing market concerns about a country’s fiscal stability. Many advanced … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsDecember 22nd, 2025 Gold and Silver Smash Records Again Gold climbed above $4,400 per ounce on Monday, marking another all-time high in a relentless rally through 2025. Silver moved past $68 per ounce and is closing in on $70. Year-to-date gains stand near 70% … Read more
China is markedly changing the sources of its crude-oil imports, shifting away from the United States and increasing purchases from Canada as trade tensions intensify. Chinese refiners have sharply reduced oil purchases from the U.S.—by roughly 90%—while substantially boosting imports of Canadian crude that arrive via the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline system. In March … Read more
Gold and silver market update — May 14, 2026 In today’s update: Why is gold near all-time highs while a politically embattled Fed chair takes over, mortgage rates hit a six-month high, India’s gold market fractures overnight, and the World Bank forecasts a 42% precious metals surge? These five stories are connected — they’re different … Read more