More people are buying or selling gold. Here’s what to understand about the recent surge and fluctuations in value.
NEW YORK — The rush for gold is at an unprecedented level. Earlier this week, prices surged to a new high, igniting a wave of activity worldwide. People are flocking to sell their gold or to buy into the market for the first time, which is quite intriguing. Consumers are visiting local dealers to trade […]
Gold and silver fall sharply after announcement of Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair
Gold and Silver Prices Drop Following Warsh Nomination Gold and silver prices saw a significant drop early Friday morning after the announcement that President Trump intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Investors reacted by selling off precious metals. Gold prices decreased by nearly 10%, falling from $5,500 to […]
Gold and Silver fall as Trump’s choice for Fed Chair, Warsh, is seen as a way to maintain central bank independence.
Price Slides for Gold and Silver as Fed Chair Nomination Shifts Market Sentiment On July 13, 2022, Robin Kolbenbach, CEO of Algol Heraeus, showed one kilogram of silver and gold bars at the company’s factory in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Fast forward to today, and it appears that gold and silver prices have taken a tumble once […]
Gold and silver prices have paused their rise. Is it the right moment to invest?
Plunge in Gold and Silver Prices Signals End to Rally Gold and silver prices took a significant dip on Friday, marking the end of a strong rally that had seen record highs this year. Spot gold plummeted over 4% to around $5,156.64 an ounce, while spot silver dropped more than 5% to about $110.26 an […]
Copper rises in an ‘unsustainable’ rally, alongside silver and gold in the 2026 metals excitement.
Silver and gold have been reaching all-time highs, and copper is following suit, breaking records as well. This growth in metal markets is shaping the trading landscape of 2026. Copper futures have jumped by as much as 10%, hitting prices over $13,000 per tonne. Factors like supply chain disruptions, evolving trade policies, and surging demand […]
Gold, inflation, and Social Security: Safeguarding your buying power in 2026
Understanding Social Security and Inflation’s Impact on Retirement For many retirees, Social Security isn’t just a line item in the budget; it’s often the core of their monthly income. However, ongoing fluctuations in prices, combined with the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) lagging behind actual expenses, mean that those checks may not stretch […]
Silver Reaches All-Time High of $120, Gold Approaches $5,600 as Price Surge Sets New Records
Top Line Early Thursday saw a significant rise in gold and silver prices as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, accompanied by a weakening dollar. Silver surpassed the $120 mark, while gold increased by over $200, inching closer to a record high of $5,600. Important Facts As of 9:30 a.m. ET, gold was priced […]
Gold experiences “extreme greed” as it gains the equivalent of the entire bitcoin market value in a single day
Gold’s Surge: A Crowded Affair Gold’s recent climb is starting to resemble a crowded event rather than a stable upward trend. Late Wednesday, the price of gold hit over $5,500 per ounce, which astonishingly boosted its notional value by about $1.6 trillion in just a single day—an amount comparable to the entire market capitalization of […]
Gold Demand Trends: Fourth Quarter and Entire Year 2025
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Gold and silver continue to reach record highs. Is the precious metals market in trouble?
Gold Prices Reach Record High On Thursday, gold prices climbed to new heights, surpassing $5,500 an ounce. LSEG data revealed that spot gold increased by over 3%, trading at around $5,501.18 per ounce. Meanwhile, February gold futures also rose more than 3%, reaching $5,568.66 an ounce. Silver followed suit, with spot prices going up by […]