Investors Play Both Sides: Why Stocks and Gold Are Rising Together in 2025
Gold and the S&P 500 are both nearing all-time highs simultaneously—a rare market event that reflects conflicting investor sentiments. While stocks typically signal optimism and risk-taking, gold represents safety and uncertainty hedging. This unusual tandem rise suggests investors are betting on both economic growth (driven by AI and potential Fed…
Precious Metals Mixed: Gold Gains While Markets Await Inflation Data, Trade Talk Results
Gold showed modest gains Tuesday, climbing 0.3% to $3,336.33 per ounce, as markets closely monitored ongoing US-China trade discussions in London and anticipated key inflation data. The talks, now in their second day, aim to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies following reciprocal tariffs imposed in April. While…
Chinese Gold Traders Reach Record Positions While Western Investors Hold Back
Chinese gold traders on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) have reached record-high positions in gold, even as Western investors and ETF flows remain flat. While Chinese speculators are actively buying, Western traders are waiting for the next catalyst. This split between Eastern buying and Western hesitation suggests gold prices may…
State Street Predicts 19% Gold Surge to $4,000 Amid Trump Trade Wars
Gold prices continue their remarkable ascent, climbing 2% this week to $3,357 per ounce, with State Street Global Advisors forecasting a potential surge to $4,000 within the next six to nine months. The asset management firm’s Gold 2025 Midyear Outlook suggests even more dramatic gains ahead, with prices possibly testing…
Gold Puts The “Stable” in Stable Coins
If you have eyes to see, ears to hear, take heed now…..as the gold & silver markets continue to shift daily in an ever changing business. Read More
Gold Price Surge: Safe Haven Rally on Ukraine War, U.S. Tariffs
Gold is making headlines as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid rising global tensions and economic uncertainty. With geopolitical conflicts escalating and concerns mounting over U.S. fiscal stability, gold is once again proving its value as a protective hedge in volatile times. Gold is flexing its muscles again, nearing $3,400/oz,…
India Gold Demand Slump Deepens as Asia Faces Soaring Prices
The India gold demand slump is worsening as soaring prices and seasonal factors like the early monsoon continue to weigh on buying activity. India’s gold market is seeing deepening discounts as local prices approach all-time highs, discouraging consumer demand. Dealers are now selling gold at up to $56 below official…
What a Gold Revaluation Could Mean for the U.S. and the Dollar
The U.S. government officially owns over 8,100 tonnes of gold—the largest gold reserve in the world. But surprisingly, it still values this gold at an outdated price of $42 per ounce, a number set back in the 1970s. This undervalues its gold holdings on paper at just $11 billion, while…
Perth Mint Gold Scandal: Mint Regains Global Confidence
The Perth Mint still has a strong reputation around the world, despite some past issues, according to a top executive at the World Gold Council. In 2023, an investigation found that the mint sold gold to China that was 99.99% pure, which met global standards but did not meet China’s…
Gold Price Drops Below $3,350 on Strong U.S. Jobs Report
Gold price drops below $3,350 on Friday as new U.S. labor data revealed stronger-than-expected job growth in May. The Nonfarm Payrolls report showed 139,000 new jobs added, beating forecasts of 130,000. Although the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, the surprising job gains gave the U.S. Dollar a temporary lift….