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…
Understanding Gold ETF Demand: Tonnage, Flows, and Investment Patterns
Physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (gold ETFs) represent a significant source of gold demand, attracting both institutional and individual investors as part of diversified investment strategies. The World Gold Council maintains comprehensive data on over 100 physically-backed gold ETFs and similar products worldwide, offering regional and fund-specific analysis of demand in…
Silver Rebounds Above $33 as Geopolitical Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Appeal
Silver prices climbed above $33.10 per ounce on Monday, breaking a three-day losing streak, driven by increased safe-haven demand amid global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty in the United States. Investors were monitoring US-led peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while tensions in the Middle East intensified following Israeli airstrikes…
Citi’s Commodities Chief: Markets Underestimating Tariff Impact as Gold Target Rises
During a recent ‘Money Movers’ interview, Max Layton, Citi Group’s global head of commodities, discussed important market developments: – Citi has raised its three-month gold price target, showing increased confidence in gold’s short-term performance – Layton warned that markets may be significantly underestimating the effects of reciprocal tariffs, particularly those…
Commercial Real Estate Delinquency Rates Increase In 4th Quarter
Commercial Real Estate Delinquency Rates Increase In 4th Quarter Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, Mortgage delinquency rates for U.S. commercial properties rose in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the previous quarter. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) published the latest figures as commercial loans worth almost $1 trillion are set to mature […]
Gold’s Meteoric Rise: Analysts Warn of Consolidation After Fastest $500 Gain in History
Gold prices have broken through the $3,000/oz barrier, marking a 14% year-to-date gain following last year’s 27% rally. While the World Gold Council notes this surge happened unusually fast (210 days versus the typical 1,708 days for $500 increments), both they and Morgan Stanley warn of potential near-term consolidation. Central…
Analysts: Gold to Remain Resilient Above $3,000 Amid Economic Slowdown Fears
Gold prices rose 0.3% to $3,020.73 an ounce on Tuesday amid continuing uncertainty over President Trump’s planned reciprocal tariffs. Markets expect these tariffs to slow economic growth, though Trump indicated not all threatened levies will be imposed on April 2 and some countries may receive exemptions. Many analysts expect gold…
Investing In Extremes: Lessons From Market Cycles
Investing In Extremes: Lessons From Market Cycles Authored by Chris Macintosh via InternationalMan.com, As each year passes, we have come to appreciate Bob Farrell’s 10 Investment Rules. Perhaps this is because we have been through “a few” cycles and have seen his “rules” play out: Markets tend to return to the mean over time. Excesses […]
Gold ETFs Add 23 Tons in One Day as Trade War Anxieties Mount
Gold prices continued to climb after gold-backed ETFs added 23 tons in a single day on Monday—the largest one-day increase in over three years, according to Bloomberg. This marks a significant reversal from the consistent outflows seen during the past three years, when high interest rates made cash more appealing…
COMEX’s Emergency Actions Reveal Gold Market in Distress
In his latest video, Mike shows exactly what’s happening: COMEX gold deliveries have reached record-breaking levels, forcing them to increase margin requirements.