Gold Editorials & Commentary

There is beauty even in winter. Stocks are lifting and bond yields are settling as investors relax in the optimism of America’s new golden horizon. Trump is here, saved by God to bring on America’s golden age, the restored president claims. Everything is going to be...

We've been talking about the swings in the gold and silver EFP spreads over the past few weeks, and today we have the following comment from former JP Morgan precious metals managing director Robert Gottlieb.

The Chinese gold market showed seasonal strength in December, but wholesale demand finished the year below the 10-year average. Total gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange, a gauge for wholesale demand, rose by 24 percent month-on-month in December....

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.

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

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.

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...

Gold sector cycle is down but bottoming. Trend is up for gold & gold stocks. Waiting for a new set up to buy.

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...

Here are today's videos and charts.

With U.S. markets closed on Monday, January 20th, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Trump's inauguration, traders are positioning themselves ahead of the long weekend. Gold is experiencing a rally as investors hedge against potential market fluctuations.

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.

Since the last US interest rate decision on December 18th, 2024, gold has experienced a remarkable recovery as anticipated. From its low point of USD 2,585, it climbed to a recent high of USD 2,697 within three weeks, representing an increase of approximately 4%.

The U.S. dollar and Treasury yields have recently surged at a rapid pace, a scenario that typically sends gold prices tumbling. Yet, gold's resilience signals an impressive underlying strength.

Have you ever gone to a movie everybody raved about and thought, ‘Meh. I don’t get all the hype?’ That’s how I felt reading the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. I mean, it wasn’t awful. But it wasn’t good either.

The precious metals are rallying again today, with gold in particular have a big session and currently up $36. Yet what remains stunning is how the rally over the past year has occurred with western investors largely ignoring the action.

The monetary metals pulled back sharply yesterday but have entered Tuesday on stable footing. Silver is trading at $29.90 –and gold is $2,674. The ongoing volatility is a reflection of uncertainty in the gold and silver markets globally, including fears of import...