China’s Gold Demand Falls 3.5% in First Half of 2025
In H1 2025, China imported and mined a combined 505.205 tonnes of gold for use in jewelry, investment, and industry—a drop of 3.54% from the 524 tonnes recorded in the first six months of 2024. The China Gold Association noted that slower consumer spending, tempered investor appetite, and muted industrial…
Gold Miners Trapped 500 Meters Underground In British Columbia
Gold Miners Trapped 500 Meters Underground In British Columbia Three miners have been trapped 500 meters underground at Newmont Corp.’s Red Chris mine in northwest British Columbia since Tuesday after part of a non-producing area of the mine collapsed. “At the time of the initial incident, three business partner employees were working more than 500 […]
Central Banks Hesitate on Further Rate Cuts Amid Inflation, Tariffs
Central banks around the world are easing off on rate cuts as many near the end of their monetary-stimulus cycles. Persistently high inflation and rising trade-war tariffs have made policymakers cautious, while political pressures—especially President Trump’s repeated public remarks about possibly firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell—add another layer of uncertainty.
Is 25% Gold Your Portfolio Sweet Spot? A Data-Driven Deep Dive
In our latest video, Alan Hibbard walks you through over a century of market history — complete with live Excel dashboards — to show how gold can simultaneously boost returns and tame volatility. Here’s a closer look at the five most eye-opening takeaways. 1. Why Gold Truly Belongs in Every…
Serbia Repatriates $6 Billion Gold Hoard, Bucks Global Storage Hubs
In a landmark decision for the region, Serbia’s National Bank plans to store all of its gold reserves domestically, eschewing established bullion centers in Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S. Since 2019, Serbia purchased 17 tonnes on international markets and acquired another 19 tonnes from Zijin Mining’s local unit, bringing…
Gold Falls 0.7% as Markets Price in Trade Truce
Gold fell for a second day as improving trade prospects between the U.S., Japan, and potentially the EU lifted risk appetite and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold dipped 0.7% to $3,362.48/oz, while U.S. futures slid 0.9%. Investors are also eyeing Trump’s Fed visit and the July 29–30 policy…
Goldman Sees Tariffs Cooling Growth to 1.1% Through 2025
In a recent client note, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist Jan Hatzius argues that President Trump’s escalating tariffs are set to weigh heavily on the U.S. economy. After a 0.5% annualized GDP contraction in Q1—despite a modest 0.5% rise in consumer spending—Goldman sees growth slowing to just 1.1% through 2025. They…
Silver Rises to $39 as Dollar Weakness Fuels Rally
Silver stayed above $39 an ounce on Wednesday, near its highest level since 2011, as a weaker U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields made precious metals more attractive. Investors were also digesting President Trump’s new 15% tariff deal with Japan and the likely extension of the U.S.–China tariff truce ahead…
Stocks And Euro Surge, Gold Tumbles On Report US, EU Close In On 15% Tariff Deal
Stocks And Euro Surge, Gold Tumbles On Report US, EU Close In On 15% Tariff Deal Just a few minutes before 12pm ET, stocks shot up as if stung, with the Euro joining along for the move higher while gold and silver tumbled, on an FT report that fresh off signing a landmark trade deal […]
Why $100+ Silver Prices Aren’t Just Possible — They’re Inevitable
$100 silver prices are closer than you think. Mike shares 8 compelling reasons silver could reach triple digits.