Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Egg prices hit a record high of $5.90 per dozen in February 2025, up from $2.50 a year earlier, with a 10% increase in February alone following January’s 15% rise. While bird flu is the primary driver—killing nearly 40 million commercial egg-laying hens in 2024—other factors like production costs, supply-demand dynamics, and potential market manipulation are also contributing. The Justice Department is investigating whether large producers have artificially inflated prices, though the American Egg Board maintains the price spike is solely due to bird flu disruptions.
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Gold Price Forecasts for 2026, Revisited After Q1
Gold prices are shaped by powerful forces — real interest rates, U.S. dollar strength, central bank demand, and geopolitical risk. This guide breaks down the key drivers behind gold future prediction, reviews a decade of historical performance, and outlines what investors should watch heading into 2026.
April 7, 2026
