Iran War Deadline Puts Gold and Silver Prices on Edge
Gold dropped to $4,600 before recovering. Silver bounced from $71 to $73. Meanwhile, Jamie Dimon named the Iran war as his top economic risk, Powell called job growth “effectively zero,” and markets braced for Tuesday’s Hormuz deadline.Read More
Gold vs. Stocks in 2026: What Q1 Returns Show
The first quarter of 2026 ended with an unusually clear message: energy prices are surging, equities are suffering, and gold is holding its ground. A look at cross-asset returns shows where the conflict premium is showing up — and where it isn’t.Read More
What Is Velocity of Currency — and Why It Matters
The Fed has created trillions in new currency. So why doesn’t inflation always follow immediately? The answer is velocity — and understanding it changes everything about how you read today’s economic headlines.Read More
Why Is Gold Falling When the World Is on Fire?
Why is gold falling when the world is on fire? This piece breaks down the five forces behind the selloff: Iran’s oil shock, the March jobs surprise, the Fed’s stagflation trap, Goldman’s $5,400 gold thesis, and whether the safe-haven story is broken or just deferred.Read More
How to Read the Gold-Silver Ratio — And What to Do About It
The gold-silver ratio is one of the most practical tools in precious metals investing. It tells you when one metal is historically cheap relative to the other — and gives you a framework for acting on that signal without guessing at price direction.Read More
Is a Policy Reversal Coming? What the Conflict Pressure Index Means for Gold
A little-known index tracking four key market variables just hit its highest reading since the start of 2025. Every prior spike at or above this level preceded a major policy shift. Gold investors should understand what that means right now.Read More
Central Banks Are Buying Gold: Here’s What They See Coming
Central banks are accelerating gold purchases as confidence in fiat currencies declines. Driven by inflation, geopolitical risk, and de-dollarization, this structural shift signals long-term demand for gold.Read More
Gold Price Volatility Hits COVID Levels
Gold and silver reversed sharply after Trump’s Iran war address failed to offer a timeline or exit strategy. Gold price volatility is now at its highest since COVID — here’s what’s driving it and what to watch next.Read More
Gold Jumps 2% as Trump Plans Iran War Address Tonight
Gold jumped 2% to start Q2 as Trump hinted at an Iran ceasefire and prepared a prime-time address. The IEA warned April’s oil crunch will be twice as bad as March’s. Plus: today’s ADP and ISM data signal a stagflationary squeeze the Fed can’t ignore.Read More
Gold ETFs Are Booming. But Do You Actually Own Gold?
Gold ETF inflows are rising, but are investors getting the protection they think? This guide breaks down the real differences between gold ETFs and physical gold — covering counterparty risk, long-term costs, liquidity, and what each option actually delivers when markets are under stress. If gold is in your portfolio…Read More