Gold Editorials & Commentary

In a recent episode of the Money Metals Midweek Memo, hosted by Mike Maharrey, key economic developments, precious metals trends, and the Federal Reserve's latest actions were discussed. 

Israel appears to be poised to take the war on cash to another level by eliminating the highest denomination of Israeli currency and limiting private ownership of gold and silver.

In 2017 Germany brought home nearly $31 billion of gold bars that had been stored in New York and Paris after World War II. The Financial Times gives a good account of how Germany amassed, lost and then got its gold back. 

Today, Jeffrey Tucker is pointing out the view that is almost inescapable, at least, as one of two clear alternatives, regarding the Fed’s large crisis-scale rate cut at a time when it says the economy is “strong.”

Another refreshingly candid discussion of deteriorating financial, social and geopolitical conditions in the U.S. and abroad, as VON GREYERZ Partner, Matthew Piepenburg, joins Dunagun Kaiser of Liberty & Finance.

As we continue to see the gold price set new all-time record highs on what sometimes feels like a daily basis, has the gold market become a bubble? How would you know if it's become overvalued?

As the USD Index is testing its lows and preparing for a major rally, gold is making new highs. But it’s likely about to end.

The Federal Reserve decided to cut rates by 50 basis points despite what Chairman Powell considers “no risk of a recession or downturn,” a “solid economy,” and a “strong job market.”

Apparently, the consumer does not feel he or she is part of the Fed’s economy, which we all know has inordinately benefited the rich at the expense of the rest—particularly at the rising expense of the rest who have faced years of soaring prices because of the Fed...

Inflation is pernicious and widespread – silently siphoning the purchasing power of the U.S. Federal Reserve note “dollar” from the savings of the American people year after year.

A recent comment by Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee gives you a glimpse into how Fed people think and helps to explain exactly why you're paying more for everything. It's almost as if inflating was hardwired into Fed members' brains.

Some Asian money managers are raising their recommended allocation to gold from 15%-20% to 25%.  That’s good news.

Countries that participate in the novel cross-border payments system mBridge are each hoarding gold and are largely responsible for the bull market of the past two years.

The best performing precious metal for the week was gold, up 1.33%. According to Canaccord, New Gold released an update on its ongoing exploration program at its New Afton mine, located in British Columbia. The results demonstrate the potential to incrementally add...

As a polarized U.S. marches toward a political, financial, and perhaps even military crossroads in the closing months 2024, many feel what George Lucas might otherwise describe as a “disturbance in the force.”

The Fed held off, held off, held off some more. It held rates at a high level for meeting after meeting, despite the fade in inflation signals that we’ve expected (and now seen) since Q1, 2023 (Goldilocks), unemployment that has long-since based and turned up, and...

We analyze some macro factors that determine gold stock performance and if and when they outperform Gold.

Mike McGlone joins us to discuss gold and the massive potential it has! Are you ready for the shock?

Gold is not doing much today, but silver has already invalidated its breakout. Perhaps GDXJ will do the same shortly.

The gold chart appears to be going parabolic, based on a solid structure that has been setting up since the 1800s. This structure is also related to the key U.S. monetary debasement events that affected the U.S. dollar since that time.

Under the global fiat currency regime, there have been two secular bull markets in precious metals: 1970 to 1980 and 2001 to 2011. The gains in the 1970s were far more dramatic than in the 2000s.

The financial media appear to once again be leading the public astray about the Yield Curve situation. The media pounded and pounded the yield curve’s inversion as a signal about an imminent economic recession. We have noted again and again that it is not the yield...

The United States Federal Reserve surprised markets Wednesday by cutting the benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point instead of the 0.25% reduction many were expecting.

The stock market went bonkers following the Fed’s first rate-cut since March 2020, but it’s more than a little tempting to sell the news. A return to easing had been rumored for the last couple of years, but with a pitchfork mob threatening to descend on the Eccles...

I'm seeing a lot of analysts trying to call it top in metals, and I don't understand why. I also see them trying to call a top in the stock market, not really understanding that either.

Every now and then, I peruse articles written on Seeking Alpha to glean a flavor for what the average investor feels about the current market environment.  And, to that end, I will scan the comments section for some nuggets of anecdotal sentiment.

Hey, did you hear about gold smashing through $2,600? Crazy, right? But here's the kicker - remember good ol' "Mr. Slammy" who always tries to keep prices down?

The mainstream financial media quoted me last week saying gold was the “all-weather” hedge against whatever may happen with the Fed pivot and more. That’s been proven accurate, as stocks are down, the dollar is stronger, and yields are rising... yet gold is soaring...

Thursday’s Prescient Commentary opened as follows:  “We were wrong about the Fed, it having cut its Funds Rates -50bp rather than by our -25bp assertion; and as is our wont, when we’re flat out wrong, we fess up…”

Gold sector cycle is up. Trend is up for gold and gold stocks and down for USD. Caution is now advised.