On Tuesday, the September copper contract traded on the CME reached an intra-day record of $5.732 per pound, continuing a strong rally that began after the mid‑July tariff announcement by the U.S. administration. That surge pushed copper above the $5 per pound threshold and extended its gains for 2025 to more than 40%, making it … Read more

VanEck portfolio manager Imaru Casanova projects that gold could climb to $3,250 an ounce by late 2025, extending a strong rally that has pushed prices roughly 43% higher over the past year. Casanova’s forecast reflects a sustained bullish outlook for the metal as investors and institutions re-evaluate gold’s role in diversified portfolios amid rising geopolitical … Read more

Citi has reaffirmed a near-term gold price target of $3,500 per ounce, pointing to rising trade tariffs and heightened geopolitical risks as the main factors supporting higher prices. The bank recently adjusted its forecast range for gold upward to $3,100–$3,500, up from a prior $3,000–$3,300 projection, while keeping a cautious view over the longer term. … Read more

Most people who buy physical gold or silver are investors, not coin collectors. That matters because the market offers two distinct products: bullion coins and numismatic coins. Confusing them can be costly. Bullion coins are valued for their metal content. Numismatic coins are valued for rarity, history, condition, and collector demand. Both contain real gold … Read more

Oil prices recovered on Thursday amid renewed supply concerns after President Trump revoked the U.S. license allowing Chevron to operate in Venezuela. The move added uncertainty to global crude availability and pushed markets to reassess near-term supply balances. By mid-morning trading, Brent crude futures had climbed 71 cents, or about 0.98%, to $73.24 per barrel. … Read more

Given current market turmoil, it’s useful to review historical crashes in gold and silver and—more importantly—to understand what their recoveries can tell us about the road ahead. Despite frightening price moves, the behavior of gold and silver today is not unprecedented. Throughout history both metals have experienced sharp downturns for a variety of reasons, with … Read more

Gold has reached record prices this year as powerful macro forces reshape the market. As investors seek a clear gold price prediction for 2026, one signal stands out: institutional investors broadly expect gold to keep rising. A Goldman Sachs Marquee survey of more than 900 institutional clients conducted November 12–14 found that nearly 70% believe … Read more

February saw global gold ETFs draw $9.4 billion in net fresh investment, marking the strongest month for inflows since March 2022 and the third straight month of growth. North American funds were the primary driver, taking in $6.8 billion — the largest February inflow on record and the biggest monthly addition since July 2020. The … Read more

Gold and silver market update — May 6, 2026 In today’s update: US fiscal pressure and gold prices are moving in tandem — the Fed remains at 3.50–3.75%, Treasury’s own debt buyers warn of a potential $1.3 trillion shortfall, and service-sector inflation sits at a four-year high. Below are five key data points shaping the … Read more

Gold-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in China are seeing rapid expansion as investors look for safer options amid trade-related uncertainty and volatile markets. Assets under management in Chinese gold ETFs have climbed by 9.6 billion yuan, reaching a total of 126.7 billion yuan. The largest single fund, run by Hua An Fund Management, holds 64.2 billion … Read more