China’s central bank increased its gold reserves for a 16th straight month in February, as geopolitical tensions and rising prices boost demand... Bloomberg
The Perth Mint saw sales of its gold products more than doubled in February from the previous month, while silver sales rose nearly 12%, the refiner announced on Thursday... Ernest Hoffman
Silver reached a record high this year, breaching the psychologically important US$100 level for the first time, fueled mainly by rising investor interest... SilverInstitute.org
Banks are reaping the benefits of a trading boom in precious metals, as heightened volatility and surging client volumes deliver a bumper payday for commodities traders... Christopher Whittall
China’s net Gold imports via Hong Kong in January rose by 68.7% from December, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Friday... Reuters
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
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