Gold Takes a Breather Near $2,940 as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Approaches
Gold prices dipped slightly on Tuesday but remained near their all-time high as fears of a trade war driven by President Trump’s tariff plans continued to fuel safe-haven demand. After reaching $2,956.15 on Monday—its eleventh record high this year—spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,938.63. Analysts attribute the current range-bound trading…
Commodities Surge 4.3% as Gold Shines and Agriculture Rebounds
Commodities rose 4.3% last month, performing better than stocks (+3.1%) and bonds (+1.1%). Gold led the way, reaching a record high of $2,950 per ounce and helping precious metals jump 7.2%. Investors bought gold because they’re worried about new tariffs, and central banks are purchasing gold at more than twice…
Is the Paper Gold House of Cards Collapsing?
Someone just took delivery of gold equal to 11% of US reserves. Is this the canary in the gold mine as paper gold promises face physical reality?
Metals in Motion: How Tariff Fears Are Driving a Physical Gold Stockpiling Frenzy
The global precious metals market is experiencing its most significant transformation since the 1970s, driven by political uncertainty, tariff threats, and unprecedented logistical challenges. Greg Frith of StoneX highlights how Trump’s America First policy and potential tariffs have created significant uncertainty, prompting major banks to stockpile physical gold in New…
Buy Silver, Not Gold: Jim Rogers’ Contrarian View on Precious Metals
Veteran commodity investor Jim Rogers has stated he prefers silver to gold in the current market environment, specifically highlighting silver’s more affordable price as his main rationale. This perspective comes as precious metals continue to attract attention from investors seeking safe havens amid global economic uncertainties. Beyond his metals strategy,…
Banks’ Gold Short Squeeze: A Financial Shockwave Bigger Than 2008?
Gold Short Squeeze: Banks are rushing to cover massive gold shorts—could this trigger a financial crisis bigger than 2008? Mike Maloney & Alan Hibbard explain.
Central Banks Fuel Gold’s Surge to $3,000 as Geopolitical Hedging Trumps Yields
Gold’s impressive performance continues with a 12% gain year-to-date, pushing prices near $3,000 per troy ounce following last year’s 25.3% surge that edged past the S&P 500’s total return. According to JP Morgan, central banks have emerged as the key players in the gold market, increasing their purchases by 11.5%…
Gold Retreats Slightly From Record as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Build
Gold eased slightly from Monday’s all-time high of $2,956.19 as investors took profits, though prices remain supported by changing Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and rising haven demand. Increasing concerns about the US economy have dramatically shifted rate cut expectations, with markets now pricing in a quarter-point Fed cut in…
Gold Nears Historic $3,000 Mark as Eight-Week Rally Continues
Gold has maintained its bullish momentum throughout early 2025, marking eight straight weeks of gains—the strongest streak since 2020’s nine-week rally. After reaching a new all-time high near $2,956, the metal faced selling pressure but remains firmly in bull territory. Market analysts believe the $3,000 psychological barrier will likely be…
Gold Smashes $2,940 Mark as Precious Metals Index Jumps 7.36%
The Global Precious Metals Index surged 7.36% last month as metals reacted differently to changing economic conditions. Gold stole the spotlight by reaching a record high of $2,942.70 per ounce before pulling back in mid-February. Analysts attribute this historic performance to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and aggressive central bank purchases,…