In recent months, the precious metals market has been buzzing with intriguing developments that offer both opportunities and challenges for investors. Gold and silver, as timeless stores of value, are once again in the spotlight.

Money managers invested in the US stock market don’t care if US borders are open or closed. They don’t care if elementary schools teach wokeness and critical race theory. They do care about taxes… and whether they are implemented with carpet bombing madness or a...

In 1928 and 1929, the Fed raised interest rates for the purpose of curbing rampant speculation in stocks. At that time, investors could borrow as much as 90% of the stock price for their proposed investment. The banks were just as aggressive as investors and were...

When signs of an economic weakness emerge, most “experts” are quick to recommend fiscal and monetary stimulus. Economic activity is presented in terms of the circular flow of money—spending by one individual becomes part of the earnings of another individual, and...

Last week, Money Metals reported uncertainty in the gold and silver markets due to worries about tariffs on precious metals entering the United States. We’re seeing signs that concern is growing, creating an interesting dynamic in the London precious metals market...

Money Metals podcast host Mike Maharrey recently interviewed Axel Merk, president and chief investment officer of Merk Investments, to discuss the evolving dynamics of precious metals markets and broader economic trends.

Most of the past five years in the retail bullion markets were a sellers’ market. Buyers faced hefty premiums and demand outstripped supply. Over the past few months, that dynamic turned 180 degrees in the U.S. retail market.

Greg Weldon covers the macro outlook for 2025 and what will trigger the next big move in Gold and gold shares.

2024 was an eventful year in politics. Around half of the world’s population was called to the polls for presidential or parliamentary elections. For the first time in the history of Western democracies, every governing party lost support in the elections.

Get Microsoft right, as I continue to remind you, and your forecast for the stock market can’t go far wrong. The tech giant is among the most valuable companies in the world, with extraordinary profit margins tied to an 80% market share in operating systems.

Following more than two months of stagnation after the U.S. presidential election, gold is now breaking out decisively, signaling its readiness to resume its rally toward $3,000 and beyond.

Gold’s strong performance over the last two years must be seen as an acceleration in the deleveraging of the global financial system. After many decades of inordinate credit creation—leading to excessive debt levels, asset bubbles, and too much monetary...

“So near and yet so far.”  So says Nick-Nack to Francisco Scaramanga, –[“The Man with the Golden Gun”, Eon/UA, ’74].  So quintessentially perfect, too, does it describe Gold’s rally this past week wherein price on Thursday came within just five points (at 2758) of...

Gold outshined virtually every other Indian asset in 2024. Despite a moderating price in November and December, gold still emerged as India’s top-performing asset class, posting a 21 percent annual gain. This compares to a 26 percent return in dollars.

Silver, and especially gold, are having a relatively strong week -- boosted by a government report on Wednesday that suggested consumer price inflation is moderating.

Over the last four months, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a full percentage point. It started with a supersize 50 basis point cut in September, followed by quarter-point cuts in November and December. But despite slashing rates, Treasury bond yields...

In a recent interview with Arcadia Economics, Chris Marcus explored the state of the gold and silver markets with Stefan Gleason, President and CEO of Money Metals Exchange, and JP Cortez, Executive Director of Money Metals’ Sound Money Defense League. 

Gold has been grinding sideways for the better part of several months now, weighing on sentiment.  Late October’s mounting bullishness is long-gone, deteriorating to apathy.  But gold’s recent high consolidation is actually a remarkable show of strength, defying a...

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Gold’s big breakout was last year. It exploded through resistance at $2,100/oz, out of its super-bullish cup and handle pattern, and touched $2,800/oz.