25 Years Of Higher Interest Rates Ahead?
25 Years Of Higher Interest Rates Ahead? Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Interest rates are linked to inflation, but they’re also linked to risk. As a result of recency bias, where we assume the recent past is a permanent state of affairs, many believe near-zero interest rates are “normal.” They aren’t. As the chart […]
Mining Giants Consolidate: Gold Fields Takes Full Control of Gruyere Mine in $2.4B Deal
South African mining company Gold Fields has agreed to buy Australian miner Gold Road Resources for A$3.7 billion ($2.4 billion), offering a 14.5% premium over Gold Road’s previous closing price. This acquisition will give Gold Fields complete ownership of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, which the two companies…
Safe-Haven Demand Pushes Gold Up 2% Amid Dollar Weakness
Gold prices jumped over 2% on Monday due to a weakening dollar and investors seeking safe-haven assets following President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. The metal reached $3,313.21 per ounce as markets await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Goldman Sachs predicts gold will continue to outperform silver,…
Gold Rebounds Above $3,300 as Markets Await Fed Decision
Gold prices have bounced back above $3,300 per ounce after experiencing their first consecutive weekly losses this year. Investors are watching closely as the Federal Reserve prepares for its meeting this week, where rates are expected to remain unchanged despite President Trump’s calls for cuts following strong job data. Gold…
Which Countries Produce The Most Silver?
Which Countries Produce The Most Silver? Silver is an essential metal for the electronics industry, which is helping fuel an expected rise in global demand over the coming years. As mining of this crucial metal ramps up to meet demand, a select nation continues to dominate global silver output. This map, created by Visual Capitalist’s Ryan Bellefontaine […]
Can Gold and Silver Really Solve Money Problems
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Poland Leads Global Central Bank Gold Rush with 49-Tonne Purchase in Q1 2025
March 2025 saw central banks around the world continue their gold buying trend, with net additions of 17 tonnes. While countries purchased 35 tonnes in total, this was partially offset by 18 tonnes in sales. Poland emerged as the month’s biggest buyer, adding 16 tonnes to its reserves, with Kazakhstan…
Goldman Analyst: China’s Pre-Holiday Gold Selloff Sends Prices Tumbling
Chinese investors sold nearly 1 million ounces of gold before China’s Labor Day holiday, causing gold prices to drop to their lowest in two weeks (around $3,200/oz). According to Goldman Sachs trader Adam Gillard, this reversed almost all positions bought the previous week and reduced China’s total gold holdings by…
Morgan Stanley: Housing Market Revival on Horizon as Mortgage Rates Set to Decline
Morgan Stanley forecasts a steady decline in mortgage rates through 2026 as treasury yields are expected to drop. The housing market has stalled since 2022 when rates doubled from 3.5% to nearly 7%, remaining above 6.5% despite recent interest rate cuts. While the Federal Reserve influences mortgage rates, they’re more…
The Awards You Never Get When Investing
The Awards You Never Get When Investing Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, In investing, success is often judged by numbers – returns on investment, percentage gains, and the ability to outperform benchmarks like the S&P 500. However, some investors frequently pursue a peculiar set of “awards” without realizing the pitfalls they embody. These unspoken goals, while tempting, […]