Gold Trading Volume: Why $227 Billion Daily Trades Matter for Investors
Every second, millions of dollars worth of gold changes hands across global markets. In 2024, daily gold trading volume grew to an astounding $227 billion — a 39% jump from 2023’s $163 billion average. This explosive growth isn’t just a number; it’s a powerful signal of gold’s evolving role in modern…
Goldman Finds “Sharp Declines” In Import Prices As Foreigners Absorb Trump’s Tariffs
Goldman Finds “Sharp Declines” In Import Prices As Foreigners Absorb Trump’s Tariffs Back in late June, we were first to point out something startling: contrary to conventional wisdom according to which prices of heavily-tariffed goods would surge and spark runaway inflation (just skim this from certified idiot Paul Krugman), we found just the opposite, namely that […]
World Gold Council: Gold Tests Key $3,351 Level as Triangle Pattern Nears Completion
Gold faces a critical test at $3,351/oz – a break above this level would confirm the uptrend continues. Last week saw mixed signals: new tariffs were implemented, UK and India central banks made cautious policy moves, and US economic data weakened even as strong corporate earnings lifted stocks. The biggest…
Gold Market in Chaos: White House Promises Quick Fix After Tariff Confusion Halts Bullion Flights
The White House plans to issue an executive order to clarify confusion about gold bar tariffs after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicated that popular 1-kilogram and 100-ounce gold bars would be subject to country-specific import tariffs. This ruling stunned the gold industry, with Switzerland facing a potential 39%…
Tariff Chaos Sends Gold Markets Into Turmoil, Then Retreat
Gold futures retreated Monday after the Trump administration promised to clarify “misinformation” about new tariffs on gold bars that had sent prices soaring to record highs last week. The confusion stemmed from a US Customs ruling suggesting certain gold bars would face import duties, causing futures to spike over $100…
Gold Tumbles Over 1% as Tariff Uncertainty and Peace Talks Weigh on Prices
Gold experienced a significant decline of 1.4% on Monday, falling to $3,350.94 per ounce after reaching recent highs above $3,400. The drop came as markets unwound their initial reaction to reports of U.S. tariffs on 1 kg gold bullion imports, with the White House promising to clarify its stance through…
The Debt And Deficit Problem Isn’t What You Think
The Debt And Deficit Problem Isn’t What You Think Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, In recent months, much debate has been about rising debt and increasing deficit levels in the U.S. For example, here is a recent headline from CNBC: The article’s author suggests that U.S. federal deficits are ballooning, with spending surging due […]
Africa Set To Test Critical-Minerals-Backed Currency
Africa Set To Test Critical-Minerals-Backed Currency Authored by Darren Taylor via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Major countries and regional blocs in Africa are throwing their weight behind an ambitious plan to establish a “non-circulating” currency backed by critical minerals, which are crucial to technological development, defense, and economic growth. A miner displays diamonds dug […]
U.S. Tariffs on Swiss Gold Bars Spark Bullion Market Chaos
A shockwave just tore through the gold market. The United States has imposed a 39% import tariff on Swiss-refined 1 kg and 100-ounce gold bars — a move that blindsided traders, rattled refineries, and sent COMEX gold futures surging to record highs above $3,500/oz. On the latest episode of The…
New Fed Artilce Features Gold… WTF?
If you have eyes to see, ears to hear, take heed now…..as the gold & silver markets continue to shift daily in an ever changing business. Read More