Daily News Nuggets | September 4th, 2025 — Gold Dips from Peak, Central Banks Keep Buying

Gold Dips From Record High As Eyes Turn To Jobs Data Gold slipped 0.8% to $3,530.69 an ounce yesterday after touching an all-time high of $3,578.50. The pullback was simple profit-taking after that spectacular run, with silver dropping alongside its yellow cousin. But here’s what traders are really watching: July’s job openings fell sharply, strengthening the case for a Fed rate cut on September 17. The weakness in the labor market adds to growing evidence that the economy is cooling, which typically prompts the Fed to ease monetary policy. Lower rates boost gold’s appeal since the metal doesn’t pay interest, […]
Retail Gold Sales Hit 16-Year Lows as China Mandates Massive Institutional Buying

While retail investors have been selling gold and silver for 16 years straight, the world’s largest institutions are quietly positioning for what Mike Maloney calls “a global monetary system reset.” His latest video reveals why this disconnect could represent one of history’s greatest wealth transfer opportunities. The Retail vs. Institutional Divide Mike opens with striking data: retail gold and silver sales have declined steadily since 2008, even as prices hit historic highs. Global allocation to gold has dropped to just 0.5%—far below the historical 2% average. Meanwhile, institutions are moving aggressively: “The whole reason I started GoldSilver.com is to try […]