As Gold Hits $2,900, Silver Emerges as Smart Alternative
As gold reaches a record $2,900 per ounce, defying traditional market logic about interest rates and dollar strength, silver is emerging as an attractive alternative investment. Unlike gold, which sees only 6% industrial demand, over half of silver consumption comes from industrial applications, particularly in growing sectors like renewable energy,…
Hong Kong’s Gold Rush: Locals Cash In as Prices Hit Record High
Hong Kong’s jewelry shops are experiencing a surge in activity as gold prices hit new record highs this week. While many residents rush to sell their gold for substantial profits – up to 63% for those who bought in October 2023 – others, particularly mainland Chinese couples planning weddings, are…
Gold-Silver Ratio: Silver Breakout Incoming?
Gold-Silver Ratio: Silver Breakout Incoming? Via SchiffGold.com, Gold has reached new all-time highs, and the gold-to-silver ratio now exceeds 90:1. Such a high ratio has often signaled an impending breakout for silver prices. It indicates that silver could be undervalued, and we may be on the verge of a major price surge. Sometimes, if you miss […]
Gold Outshines S&P 500, Up 46% in 12-Month Rally
Gold’s impressive 46% rally over the past year has nearly doubled the S&P 500’s returns, vindicating long-term precious metals investors.
Treasury Eyes Currency Manipulation in Trade Showdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the US is expanding its trade policy focus to include currency manipulation alongside tariffs. The announcement comes as the administration develops plans for reciprocal tariffs by April 1st, with Bessent emphasizing that while the US maintains a strong dollar policy, it won’t accept…
Silver Surges Past $33 as Trump’s Trade Policy Sparks Market Anxiety
Precious metals are rallying strongly as investors seek safe havens amid growing trade tensions. Silver has surged to its highest level since October, climbing 3.1% to over $33 per ounce, while gold continues its longest winning streak since August 2020 with seven straight weeks of gains. The surge follows President…
Gold Nears $3,000 Mark in Historic Seven-Week Rally
Gold continued its impressive rally, marking its seventh consecutive weekly gain amid escalating trade war concerns. The precious metal rose 0.3% to $2,936.99 per ounce, bringing its weekly advance to 2.6%. President Trump’s recent call for reciprocal tariffs and ongoing economic uncertainty have strengthened gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset,…
LBMA Chief and Market Experts Address Gold Supply Concerns
A panel of prominent gold market authorities, led by LBMA Chief Executive Ruth Crowell and featuring industry experts Adrian Ash, Jim Steele, David Gono, and Jeremy East, convened to examine the complex relationship between London and New York gold markets. The discussion focused on addressing crucial questions about market operations…
Gold-Silver Ratio: A Hidden Window into Inflation Trends
The gold-silver ratio represents how many ounces of silver it takes to purchase one ounce of gold. For example, if gold is at $2,920 per ounce and silver is at $32.20 per ounce, the ratio would be approximately 90:1 (2920 ÷ 32.20 = 90.68). Traders often use this ratio as…
UK Economy Defies Recession Fears with Surprise Q4 Growth
The British pound strengthened to $1.25155 after unexpected GDP growth of 0.1% in Q4 2023, defying economists’ predictions of a contraction. However, analysts caution that the growth was primarily driven by volatile inventory changes, while key economic indicators like household consumption and business investment remained flat or negative, suggesting underlying…