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,…
BofA’s Blanch Unpacks Gold’s Hidden World: Fort Knox, Bank of England, and Potential US Revaluation
Bank of America Securities’ head of commodities research Francisco Blanch joins Bloomberg TV to examine several behind-the-scenes aspects of the gold market. He discusses the accounting practices of US gold holdings at Fort Knox, recent reports of gold movements from Bank of England vaults, and analyzes what a potential US…
World Gold Council Tackles Gold Forecasting in Complex Trump Era
Following gold’s exceptional 2024 performance, World Gold Council experts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni are analyzing gold’s role in investment portfolios amid heightened uncertainty. With Trump’s return to office, multiple factors including tariffs, economic growth, interest rates, and immigration policies could significantly impact gold prices. The World Gold Council continues…
The China-Gold Connection: Is a Global Financial Shock Coming?
In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney exposes how China – already the world’s biggest gold producer – could be quietly stockpiling precious metal.
Major Gold Merger: Equinox and Calibre Form Canadian Mining Powerhouse
Equinox Gold and Calibre Mining are joining forces in a transformative merger that will establish Canada’s second-largest gold producer, with an estimated market capitalization of C$7.7 billion. The combined entity, operating under the Equinox Gold name, will control a diverse portfolio of mines across five countries, anchored by two major…
Gold Rally Continues as ETF Holdings See Biggest Jump Since 2022
Gold continues its strong performance, trading over $2,940 per ounce after eight consecutive weeks of gains. The precious metal’s strength is primarily fueled by substantial investments in gold-backed ETFs, which saw their biggest inflows since 2022. Goldman Sachs has responded by raising its year-end target to $3,100, citing central bank…