Safe-Haven Gold Climbs as China Retaliates with 34% Tariffs on US Goods
Gold prices strengthened by 0.5% to $3,128.76 an ounce on Friday, continuing its upward momentum after hitting a record $3,167.57 earlier this week, as investors fled to safe-haven assets amid heightening global trade conflicts. China’s finance ministry announced retaliatory 34% tariffs on all US goods effective April 10, responding to…
MorningStar: Why Gold Belongs in Your Portfolio
Gold prices have surged over 40% since late 2023, now approaching $3,200 per ounce. This increase stems not from jewelry or industrial demand but from gold’s role as a financial safe haven during uncertain times. Though gold pays no interest like bonds or dividends like stocks, it serves as protection…
Sprott: A Closer Look at Gold and Silver
GOLD Gold has broken out to all-time highs—above $3,000 per ounce—driven by demand from central banks and Asian buying. Further upside is possible as North American investors, who have been sitting on the sidelines, decide to participate. SILVER We believe silver’s dual role as a precious and industrial metal make…
$80 Billion Gold Rush to US Markets Halts After Tariff Exemption
The massive flow of gold and silver into the US has abruptly ended following exemptions to Donald Trump’s tariffs on precious metals. For months, fears of potential tariffs created unusually high price premiums in New York compared to global markets, incentivizing traders to ship over $80 billion worth of bullion…
Global Currency Markets Roiled as Trump Unveils Aggressive Trade Policy
The euro surged 2.2% against the dollar on Thursday to a six-month high of $1.1021—its strongest single-day gain since December 2015. This reaction followed President Trump’s announcement of tougher-than-expected tariffs, including a 10% baseline on all US imports with higher rates for certain trading partners. Investors fled the dollar for…
The Rio Reset: Inside The BRICS Scheme To Hotwire The Global Economy
The Rio Reset: Inside The BRICS Scheme To Hotwire The Global Economy Authored by Peter Reagan via Birch Gold Group, BRICS+ leaders are meeting in Rio de Janiero this summer. Their dedollarization drive has made huge progress over the last two years. Here’s what they’ve accomplished so far – and why the Rio Reset will […]
Global Market Turmoil Drives Gold to Historic High Before Modest Retreat
Gold prices dipped by 0.5% to $3,119.09 on Thursday after reaching a record high of $3,167.57 earlier in the day, following President Trump’s announcement of sweeping import tariffs. Despite this pause, gold has gained 19% in 2025, supported by economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, central bank purchases, and increased investment in…
Gold’s Record Run Interrupted as Trump Tariffs Spark Global Market Selloff
Gold briefly touched a record high of $3,167.84 on Thursday before reversing course amid market turmoil triggered by President Trump’s announcement of extensive “reciprocal” tariffs. While initially climbing 1.1%, gold later fell 0.3% to $3,125.09 as investors sold assets across markets to raise cash. Trump’s tariff announcement, which includes a…
Could a Short Squeeze Send Silver $75?
What if I told you that there’s nearly 5.5 traders are all competing for the same ounce of silver? In today’s video, Mike exposes the critical disconnect between paper claims and actual metal, revealing an unprecedented 20x increase in short selling this year alone.
ADP Report: Economy Adds 155,000 Jobs as Labor Market Shows Resilience
The March jobs report from ADP showed private companies added 155,000 positions, significantly outpacing both February’s revised 84,000 figure and the Dow Jones forecast of 120,000. This positive economic indicator comes amid concerns about President Trump’s tariff policies potentially slowing hiring and economic activity. Job growth was widespread across sectors,…