Gold Up 23% in 2025 Amid Trade War Fears
Gold prices continued their upward trend on Tuesday, rising 0.3% to $3,219.99 an ounce after hitting an all-time high of $3,245.42 on Monday. This surge comes as investors increasingly turn to gold as a safe-haven asset amid growing concerns about US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, particularly on semiconductors and…
Record Q1 for China’s Gold Market
China’s gold market showed strong performance in March 2025, with benchmark prices surging over 8% and concluding an unprecedented first quarter. While wholesale demand fell 36% year-over-year due to weakness in January and February, March saw a rebound in Shanghai Gold Exchange withdrawals. Chinese gold ETFs attracted ¥5.6 billion in…
Silver’s Hidden Advantage: Why It May Outperform Gold in 2025
In times of global uncertainty, where should you put your money? Alan Hibbard’s latest interview makes a compelling case for precious metals that you need to hear. Alan reveals why gold remains essential in any portfolio and shares an insider’s perspective on silver’s untapped potential — and why it might eventually…
Behind Closed Doors: Half of Central Banks Secretly Intervene in Currency Markets
The 21st annual Central Banking survey, sponsored by HSBC, has revealed that currency market intervention by central banks is far more common than publicly acknowledged. Half of the 84 responding central banks, collectively managing $7.1 trillion, confirmed they had intervened in currency markets within the past year. The survey also…
Safe Haven or Too Late to Buy? Experts Weigh In on Gold’s Record-Breaking Run
Gold prices have soared to unprecedented heights in 2025, breaking more than a dozen records and currently trading above $3,200. As investors seek safety amid economic uncertainty, CNBC consulted with financial experts on whether it’s still a good time to buy. Expert opinions remain divided. Sameer Samana of Wells Fargo…
Gold ‘Best Place to Be’ as Dollar Trust Erodes Amid Trade Tensions
Gold prices have surged to an all-time high above $3,200 an ounce, climbing as much as 2.1% to $3,244.15 on Friday and heading for a weekly increase exceeding 6%. “Gold is the best place to be in the market now. The unprecedented trade tension has deepened the distrust of US…
As Treasury Confidence Wavers, Gold Shines Brighter Amid Trump’s Trade Turmoil
Gold prices have surged 28% since Trump’s election victory, reaching record highs of $3,245.28 an ounce following his April 2nd “Liberation Day” tariff announcements. While serving its traditional role as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty and declining confidence in U.S. Treasuries, gold’s future remains tied to Trump’s unpredictable trade…
Goldman Reports Record Equity Trading Revenue, Misses In FICC and iBanking, Losses On Investments
Goldman Reports Record Equity Trading Revenue, Misses In FICC and iBanking, Losses On Investments On Friday, when looking at the earnings of the largest US bank, we said that while JPMorgan reported both revenue and earnings that beat estimates, it was JPMorgan’s record trading revenue that stole the show: yes, yet again the recent market […]
Intel To Sell 51% Of Altera To Silver Lake In $8.75 Billion Deal As Turnaround Accelerates
Intel To Sell 51% Of Altera To Silver Lake In $8.75 Billion Deal As Turnaround Accelerates Intel has reached a definitive agreement to sell a 51% stake in its programmable chip unit, Altera, to Silver Lake Management for $8.75 billion, marking the latest step in its ongoing turnaround strategy. The transaction aims to reduce Intel’s expenses and […]
When Gold Doubled in 42 Days
Has the precious metals bull run left you behind, or is your real opportunity just beginning? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard just released an eye-opening analysis comparing today’s gold market to the explosive 1970s bull run — when gold prices more than doubled in just 42 days. Their surprising conclusion?…