Gold’s 10% Surge Sparks New Era Speculation

Gold’s meteoric rise in 2025 marks its strongest start since 1980, with prices soaring to $2,870 per ounce amid what analysts describe as a perfect storm of economic conditions. The rally is underpinned by structural forces beyond traditional drivers like dollar weakness or Fed policy expectations. Central banks have emerged as key players, purchasing over 1,000 tonnes annually for three straight years, with fourth-quarter buying accelerating to 333 tonnes. This surge in demand reflects growing concerns about U.S. fiscal sustainability and geopolitical risks, particularly following the 2022 freezing of Russian assets. The current gold rush is further intensified by escalating […]

Gold Takes Breather After Historic 5-Day Surge

Gold’s unprecedented five-session rally took a momentary pause on Thursday, with spot prices steadying at $2,867.93 per ounce after reaching an all-time high of $2,882.16. The precious metal’s momentum remains strong, driven by mounting concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions and their potential impact on global economic growth. While technical indicators suggest overbought conditions with an RSI of 76, market attention is focused on Friday’s non-farm payrolls report, which could influence Fed policy decisions. The interplay between trade war concerns, inflation expectations, and interest rate trajectories continues to shape gold’s outlook, with analysts noting that employment data could significantly impact price […]

India’s Gold Market: Investment Up, Jewelry Down as Prices Rise

The World Gold Council projects a cooling in India’s gold consumption for 2025, marking a decline from last year’s nine-year peak of 802.8 metric tons. This shift is primarily driven by gold prices hitting record high levels, reaching 84,399 rupees ($968.62) per 10 grams, following a substantial 21% increase in 2024 and an additional 10% rise already in 2025. While jewelry demand, which traditionally accounts for 70% of India’s total gold consumption, is expected to decrease due to fixed household budgets failing to keep pace with rising prices, investment demand is rising. Investment interest in gold surged 29% to an […]

Treasury Yields Fall to 2025 Lows on Middle East War Fears

Treasury yields dropped significantly on Wednesday, with 10- and 30-year rates hitting their lowest levels of 2025, driven by heightened Middle East tensions following President Trump’s comments about taking ownership of Gaza. The flight-to-safety trade pushed the 10-year yield down 6.2 basis points to 4.449% and the 30-year yield down 7.5 basis points to 4.672%, marking their lowest points since December. This bond market movement occurred against a backdrop of mixed economic signals, including stronger-than-expected ADP employment data showing 183,000 new jobs in January and a concerning jump in the U.S. trade deficit to $98.4 billion in December, its second-highest […]

ADP Report: US Job Market Defies Uncertainty with Strong 183,000 Gain

The US labor market grew at the start of 2025, with private sector employment growing by 183,000 jobs in January, significantly surpassing the projected 150,000 increase. This follows an upwardly revised December figure of 176,000 jobs, pushing the six-month average to its highest level since early 2023. The growth was notably concentrated in service-related industries, with trade, transportation, and leisure sectors leading the way, while manufacturing experienced a decline. Construction and mining showed positive growth within the goods-producing sector. Wage growth remained consistent, with job-changers receiving 6.8% increases and job-stayers seeing 4.7% raises compared to the previous year. The strong […]

Trader Talk: Why Rate Cuts May Not Happen in 2025

In the latest episode of Trader Talk, host Kenny Polcari and former Moody’s chief economist John Lonski discuss why Federal Reserve rate cuts may not materialize in 2025. They point to persistent inflation risks, continued GDP growth, and full employment as key factors that could keep rates elevated. Despite market uncertainty around tariffs, strong corporate earnings and tight credit spreads suggest underlying economic stability.

GoldSilver Turns 20! My Inside Story | Mike Maloney

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Silver Hits One-Month High as Dollar Retreats

Precious metals markets saw notable gains on Wednesday, primarily driven by a substantial weakening in the U.S. dollar, which has fallen more than 2% from its Monday high. The dollar’s decline accelerated after the U.S. announced a one-month delay in implementing tariffs on Mexico and Canada, though market sentiment remained cautious due to escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The Japanese yen’s 1% rally further pressured the dollar, creating additional support for precious metals prices. These currency movements, combined with ongoing trade policy uncertainty, have created a favorable environment for precious metals, with silver and other metals finding […]

Polish Central Bank Stays Hawkish as Growth Hits 2.9%

Poland’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.75% for the 16th consecutive month, supported by signs of economic recovery and persistent inflation concerns. The hold comes amid encouraging economic indicators, with Poland’s GDP growth reaching 2.9% last year and showing signs of recovery from the previous quarter’s contraction. Governor Adam Glapinski has maintained a hawkish stance, citing inflation concerns as a key reason to delay discussions about monetary easing. The policy stance has had a positive effect on the zloty, pushing it to its strongest level in nearly seven months, which could help bring inflation down from 4.7% […]

Gold Hits Fresh Record as Dollar Weakens Amid Global Market Uncertainty

Gold achieved another historic peak on Wednesday, capitalizing on a combination of dollar weakness and growing market uncertainty. The precious metal’s surge occurred against a complex market landscape, where multiple factors contributed to increased volatility. Investors faced a mix of corporate earnings disappointments, particularly from tech giant Alphabet, and geopolitical uncertainty following President Trump’s unexpected comments about Gaza. The market’s reaction was further complicated by recent trade policy developments, including the last-minute delay of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Despite some calm returning to markets, traders remained cautious about potential future trade tensions, particularly regarding China and Europe, with analysts […]