Gold Cycles: What History’s Bull Markets Teach Investors

Gold and silver have never moved in straight lines. Their history is written in gold cycles — long stretches of dormancy, interrupted by explosive bull markets where both metals have delivered life-changing gains.   For investors looking to add gold or silver to their portfolio, understanding these gold cycles is essential. It shows how gold and silver respond to inflation, crises, and monetary shifts — and why they remain indispensable wealth protectors today.  The 1970s: Inflation Ignites Gold’s First Modern Super-Cycle  When the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971, gold was set free to trade. The timing could not have […]

Daily News Nuggets | August 29th, 2025 — From D.C. to Mumbai, Gold Demand Finds New Fuel

Inflation Data Opens Door for September Rate Cut The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge came in exactly as expected this morning. July’s core PCE rose 0.3% for the month and 2.9% year-over-year, while overall PCE climbed 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually.  This goldilocks data — not too hot, not too cold — gives the Fed cover to cut rates at their September 16-17 meeting. Fed Governor Christopher Waller went public yesterday, backing a quarter-point cut and warning about deteriorating job conditions. He sees more cuts coming over the next 3-6 months as the Fed moves toward a “neutral” 3% rate. The […]