China’s Demand for Metals Drives Copper Prices Above $14,500 a Ton
(Bloomberg) — Copper prices experienced their largest increase in over 16 years, driven by a surge of buying from Chinese investors, resulting in one of the most significant market movements in history. Prices climbed as much as 11%, exceeding $14,500 per tonne for the very first time, before sharply declining on Thursday afternoon. The commodity, […]
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 […]
Is it a good idea to invest in gold or silver? 3 options for investing in valuable metals.
Recent Surge in Gold and Silver Prices Since the unprecedented levels of 2025, gold and silver prices have reached new records, with gold exceeding $5,100 and silver surpassing $100. This increase can be attributed to various factors, including geopolitical tensions. Generally, precious metals are seen as safe investments since they tend to hold their value […]
Bitcoin update: BTC remains close to this year’s low while precious metals attract interest.
Bitcoin is currently around $88,000, showing some slight recovery after a weekend sell-off, though it’s lower than the near $90,000 mark from late Friday. The drop on Sunday was largely due to worries about a possible government shutdown on January 31 and the subsequent liquidity issues, yet this news didn’t seem to affect the precious […]
Is it too late to put money into silver? Experts on precious metals share their insights.
Investing in Silver: A Current Perspective Silver has seen remarkable growth in the past year, with prices surging around 200%, currently nearing $100 an ounce. This level is pretty much unheard of in recent times. However, for many investors, this spike presents certain obstacles. Higher prices can imply a greater potential for returns, yet they […]
Precious metals start the New Year on a high note following a strong rally in 2025.
Precious Metals Start the New Year Strong Precious metals kicked off the new year positively on Friday, regaining momentum after an extraordinary rally in 2025. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and the anticipation of lower interest rates this year seem to be encouraging demand for these safe-haven assets. Spot gold increased by 1.3%, reaching $4,372.02 an ounce […]
Gold and silver prices drop as CME increases margins for precious metals once more
Gold and Silver Prices Decline Amid Profit-Taking On Wednesday, gold and silver prices took a hit as investors decided to cash in on earlier gains after a remarkable annual performance. The CME Group, an exchange operator, also raised margin requirements on precious metals futures for the second time in a week, contributing to the market’s […]
2025 became the year for metals.
Market Movements and Metal Prices: A Mixed Bag Many thought that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency would primarily fuel the cryptocurrency market, driving Bitcoin and other digital currencies to new heights. Yet, the situation has unfolded quite differently. Since the year began, Bitcoin’s price has dropped, even after reaching a record high in […]
Is silver heading for triple digits? Investors reflect on the future after the metal’s 115% surge.
Silver’s Remarkable Surge Continues This year has been quite the ride for silver, which has more than doubled in value and set multiple records, even outpacing gold. Since January, the so-called “devil’s metal” has experienced a gain of 114.6%. Recently, it was trading around $61.96 per ounce, having hit a peak of $62.88 early on […]
Reasons Precious Metals Remain Relevant
Precious Metals Stand Out Amid Market Diversification Financial markets have notably diversified over recent years with the rise of Bitcoin and altcoins, along with the growth of EV and AI stocks. Yet, no asset class has demonstrated its reliability quite like precious metals, particularly when market pressures arise. Whether traded in spot or futures markets, […]