Daily News Nuggets | August 27 — Fed Firestorm, Tariff Wars, and a Silver Surprise
Gold Retreats After Trump-Fed Showdown Gold prices pulled back Tuesday, settling around $3,340/oz after Monday’s spike that saw the metal briefly touch $3,370. The initial rally came as President Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending traders scrambling for safe havens. Cook, one of the Fed’s three…Read More
Powell Sounds Alarm: Tariffs and Immigration Curbs Create ‘Substantial Uncertainty’ for U.S. Economy
At the Jackson Hole conference, Fed Chair Powell outlined major challenges reshaping the U.S. economy. He highlighted that higher tariffs are already lifting prices in some goods categories, with core goods up 1.1% year-over-year after declining through 2024. Immigration restrictions have caused labor force growth to plummet, with payroll growth…Read More
Could Revaluing Gold Fix America’s Fiscal Crisis?
In a time of mounting debt, rising interest payments, and inflationary pressures, some in financial and policy circles are floating a bold solution: revalue the U.S. government’s gold reserves. In a recent episode of the GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down what gold revaluation really means —…Read More
Gold Holds Steady Near $3,374 Despite Dollar Strength, Eyes Fed Rate Cuts
Comex gold for August delivery settled marginally lower at $3,373.80, declining 60 cents or 0.02%, marking the fourth decline in six sessions. Despite the minor pullback, gold remains in strong position with a 27.87% gain from its 2025 low of $2,638.40 set in early January. The metal successfully shrugged off…Read More
Daily News Nuggets | August 26 – Gold Rallies as Fed Independence Under Fire
Gold Hits $3,379 as Fed Drama Unfolds Gold climbed to approximately $3,379 per ounce Monday after President Trump announced plans to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The news rattled markets, weakened the dollar, and sent investors rushing to safe-haven assets. With legal battles over Fed independence likely to…Read More
Dollar Index Breakdown Below 200-Day Average Unleashes Silver Bulls
Silver rallied sharply toward 14-year highs after Fed Chair Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole speech triggered a dollar collapse and sent rate cut expectations soaring. Markets now price a 91% chance of a September rate cut, up from 72%, while the Dollar Index plunged 0.90% to 97.73, breaking below key moving…Read More
Fed Study: Only 5 Countries Have Tapped Gold Reserve Gains in 30 Years – Here’s What Happened
“This Federal Reserve article examines the rare international cases where countries have used valuation gains from gold and foreign exchange reserves to generate funds. Over the past 30 years, only five countries have done this: Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Curacao and Saint Martin, and South Africa. The article reveals two main…Read More
5 Market Moves for August 25 — Gold Pullback, Jackson Hole, Intel’s Warning and more
Gold Retreats from Two-Week High as Dollar Gains Gold pulled back after Friday’s pop, as a stronger dollar made bullion pricier for overseas buyers. Spot gold dipped 0.2% to $3,364/oz while December futures eased to $3,410. The retreat came after gold touched its highest level since August 11 on Friday,…Read More
You Won’t Believe How Much Silver They Are Going to Use
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
Silver and Platinum Crush Gold’s Performance: Industrial Demand Drives 28% Gains
Silver and platinum are dramatically outperforming gold in 2025, with CME futures data showing June gains of 9.5% and 28.2% respectively, compared to gold’s modest 1.1%. Year-to-date, silver is up 27% and platinum 30%, driven by booming industrial demand and supply deficits. Silver benefits from surging electronics, solar panel, and…