Mint State Gold

Two things have kept our glass-half-full view of stocks in check of late... Kevin Gardiner, Victor Balfour, Anthony Adrahamian

The gold market is holding gains above $5,200, but according to some analysts, it could face headwinds as the U.S. inflation threat is far from over following a strong rise in producer prices... Neils Christensen

Gold and silver prices are down near midday Thursday, with silver once again leading the way... Jim Wyckoff

Geopolitical uncertainty, driven by renewed tensions in the Middle East, has created new momentum in the gold market, and if tensions escalate, prices could easily hit new all-time highs, according to one bank... Neils Christensen

Gold and silver prices are higher near midday Wednesday, with silver once again leading the way with solid gains and scoring a three-week high... Jim Wyckoff

Russia’s central bank sold a significant amount of gold from its reserves in January as prices hit all-time record highs above $5,500 per ounce, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Russia (CBR)... Ernest Hoffman

The surge in gold demand in China is being driven by small-scale Chinese investors who bet on the precious metal as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainties and the lack of better investment assets... VNExpress

Global silver prices have stabilized after a period of volatility, but China's supply is constrained due to depleting stockpiles... Olumide Adesina

A large $17.3 billion widening in the December trade deficit reflects a $5 billion drop in exports and a more than $12 billion jump in imports... Wells Fargo

While commodity prices were volatile at the end of January, precious metals, oil, and industrial metals all posted gains for the month, and as volatility subsides, gold and other key commodities will enjoy supportive fundamentals, according to Dominic Schnider, Head of Commodities & APAC Forex CIO at UBS Wealth Management... Ernest Hoffman