News Articles

Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, boosted by a downbeat U.S. economic report that should assuage Federal Reserve Board members who are worried about a U.S. economy that is running too hot.... Jim Wyckoff

Foreign Secretary announces 29 new UK sanctions targeting individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia's gold, oil and strategic sectors.... Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, National Crime Agency, and The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP

Despite China being the largest producer of gold in the world, its central bank has been at the forefront of a surge in purchases of the precious metal on the international market as it seeks to reduce its reliance on the dollar.... Aleks Phillips

It’s hard not to like gold in an environment of heightened geopolitical tension, soaring government budget deficits and elevated mining costs, potentially limiting supply from marginal producers.... David Scutt

In the age of fiat currency, the distinct concepts of saving and investing have become conflated and confused.... Tyler Durden

Gold surged above $2,000 an ounce for the first time since May as concerns over conflict in the Middle East outweigh the impact of the recent jump in bond yields. . . .Bloomberg News

Gold prices firmed in Asian trade on Thursday, with futures testing key levels as demand for traditional safe havens helped the yellow metal largely disregard a resurgence in the dollar and yields. . . .Ambar Warrick

The markets continue to see a lot of things to cause headaches for those that are leveraged too drastically. . . .Christopher Lewis

The gold price hit an all-time high in Australian dollars last week, trading at more than AUD $3,100 per troy ounce (oz). . . . ABC Bullion- Australia

This week, a firmer trend in gold continued as markets realised the seriousness of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. . . . Alasdair Macleod