Record Gold Stockpiling Masks True Impact on US Economic Outlook
The US goods-trade deficit is expected to remain near record levels, with February data likely showing a gap approaching $162 billion due to massive gold bullion imports to New York. These imports are surging as traders rush to acquire physical gold before potential Trump tariffs on precious metals take effect….
Trump’s New Auto Tariffs Push Gold to Brink of All-Time High
Gold prices climbed sharply on Thursday, rising more than 1% to $3,053 an ounce—just shy of the all-time high of $3,057.21 set on March 20. The surge followed President Trump’s announcement of new 25% tariffs on imported cars and trucks, scheduled to begin next week, which has heightened global trade…
World Gold Council: What’s Next After $3,000 Gold?
Gold crossed the psychological $3,000/oz barrier in mid-March trading sessions, capturing global attention from investors and media alike. While hitting triple zeros makes headlines, the truly significant aspect is gold’s unprecedented pace of appreciation. The metal has reached over 40 new all-time highs in 2024 alone, and the latest $500…
Gold-to-S&P Ratio Hits Pandemic-Era Low: Warning Sign or Market Shift?
The ratio between the S&P 500 index and gold has fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic, with March 2025 showing a mean ratio of about 1.9 times (meaning how many ounces of gold it would take to buy the index). This marks a significant drop from 2.3 times…
Gold Outshines S&P 500: Metal Posts Strongest Performance Gap Since 2022
Gold prices have outperformed the S&P 500 index, with the S&P 500/gold ratio dropping to its lowest level since 2020. According to Aakash Doshi of State Street Global Advisors, this trend reflects increased investor demand for safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty, though it’s not necessarily a recession indicator. The surge…
Gold’s Quickest $500 Climb in History
“On average, gold takes 1,708 days to climb $500 increments, but this latest jump took just 210 days,” notes Taylor Burnette, Research Lead at the World Gold Council.
Indian Government Withdraws Long-Term Gold Deposit Options as Prices Soar
The Indian government has partially discontinued its gold monetisation scheme, eliminating the medium-term (5-7 years) and long-term (12-15 years) deposit options while maintaining the short-term (1-3 years) program. The finance ministry cited “evolving market conditions and performance of the scheme” as reasons for the change. While banks handled interest payments…
Beyond Gold’s Spotlight: Why Silver Could Be the Next to Breakout
In his latest eye-opening interview, precious metals authority Alan Hibbard reveals why silver — not just the headline-grabbing gold — may be positioned for a dramatic breakout.
Barron’s: Gold Could Reach $4,000 as Investors Flee Risk
Multiple market strategists, including Bloomberg’s Mick McGlone, Yardeni Research, and Jeffrey Gundlach, forecast gold could hit $4,000 as investors flee riskier assets amid market uncertainty. This shift is already underway, with the S&P 500 dropping 8.1% and Bitcoin falling nearly 13% since February, while gold gained 3% during the same…
Stagflation Concerns Drive Gold Higher Ahead of Reciprocal Tariff Announcement
Gold prices edged up 0.2% to $3,026.38 an ounce on Wednesday as markets brace for President Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariff plans expected on April 2. Analysts warn these policies could create a stagflationary scenario – combining high inflation with slow economic growth – which typically supports gold prices. U.S. consumer…