Gold and Silver Industry & Investing News

With the US Dollar Index down approximately 8% in 2025, investors are finding significant opportunities to profit from dollar weakness. Key strategies include investing in foreign currencies through ETFs like the Euro Trust (FXE) and Japanese Yen Trust (FXY), commodities that typically rise when the dollar falls, international equities, and gold. The dollar’s decline has been driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts, policy uncertainty under the Trump administration, and global capital reallocation away from US assets. Financial experts recommend diversifying portfolios with at least 50% of equities outside the US, including emerging markets, while maintaining a 5-10% allocation to...

Uganda has launched its first large-scale gold mine, the $250 million Chinese-owned Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, marking a significant shift in the country’s mining strategy. The facility will process 5,000 tons of ore daily and produce approximately 1.2 metric tons of refined gold annually at 99.9% purity. President Museveni emphasized this represents a move away from exporting unprocessed minerals, which has historically denied Uganda significant revenue. The project is expected to generate over $100 million annually for the next 21 years and create more than 3,000 direct jobs. Uganda earned $3.4 billion from gold exports in 2023...

The Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is set to begin Thursday evening, August 21-23, 2025, at a pivotal moment for global monetary policy. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to unveil the central bank’s new policy framework in his Friday speech, outlining the strategy for achieving inflation and employment goals. Markets are watching closely for hints about the Fed’s September meeting, as officials remain divided on when to resume rate cuts amid persistent inflation concerns and labor market slowdown signs. The symposium’s theme, “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy,” reflects current economic challenges facing policymakers...

A prominent strategist warns that stocks could slide as much as 15% this fall if Fed Chair Jerome Powell fails to deliver a clear dovish signal at the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium. Markets have priced in at least two quarter-point rate cuts for 2025, with the first expected in September, pushing stock indexes to multiple records. However, concerns are mounting that Powell may disappoint investors by maintaining a hawkish stance, especially given recent data showing wholesale inflation surged while consumer prices remain sticky. The high stakes are amplified by President Trump’s public pressure for rate cuts and his criticism of...

Gold held steady around $3,340 per ounce following a 1.8% weekly decline, as concerns mount that President Trump’s tariff agenda is creating inflationary pressures in the US economy. The precious metal’s drop came after data showed US wholesale inflation accelerated in July by the most in three years, prompting traders to reduce bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Higher borrowing costs negatively impact non-interest-bearing gold, while a stronger dollar and rising bond yields following the inflation data added additional pressure. Market participants are now closely watching upcoming consumer price data to gauge whether companies are passing higher...

Gold prices rose 0.4% to $3,348.28 per ounce on Monday, bouncing back from a two-week low. The gains were driven by falling U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, which typically support gold prices. Markets are closely watching President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and European leaders to discuss potential peace negotiations with Russia. Any easing of geopolitical tensions could soften gold prices slightly. Investors are also anticipating the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium for clues about interest rate cuts, with economists expecting at least one rate cut in September.

China’s gold market showed mixed signals in July 2025, with the People’s Bank of China continuing its buying streak by adding 2 tons, marking nine consecutive months of purchases and bringing total reserves to 2,300 tons. However, retail demand remained subdued – Shanghai Gold Exchange withdrawals of 93 tons were well below the 10-year average, while Chinese gold ETFs saw outflows of 2.4 billion yuan ($325 million) as investors shifted to equities amid stronger economic data. Gold imports for the first half of 2025 plunged 62% year-over-year to just 323 tons, reflecting weak jewelry demand at record-high prices despite continued...

CME Group’s micro metals futures showed mixed performance in July amid tariff uncertainty and Fed policy concerns. Gold prices briefly surged above $3,450/oz after President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Powell, but ended July flat at just under $3,300/oz following a hawkish Fed meeting. Silver gained 1.5% to close at $36.710/oz, benefiting from initial tariff fears before bullion was exempted. Copper experienced extreme volatility, jumping 13% on July 8 after Trump announced potential 50% import tariffs, only to crash 14.3% by month-end to $4.3545/lb when copper cathodes were excluded. Trading volumes surged, with Micro Copper futures ADV up 89%...

Stock markets initially rallied to record highs on Tuesday after July’s consumer inflation data came in slightly better than expected at 2.7% annually, matching June’s level. However, the celebration was short-lived as Thursday’s Producer Price Index shocked investors with a 0.9% monthly surge – the biggest jump since June 2022 and far above the 0.2% forecast. The dramatic wholesale inflation spike caused stocks to reverse course, with major indexes falling as traders scaled back expectations for multiple Fed rate cuts. The PPI surge suggests tariff-related costs are finally hitting the production pipeline, potentially foreshadowing higher consumer prices ahead and complicating...

Japan’s economy grew stronger than expected in the second quarter, expanding 1.0% on an annualized basis versus forecasts of just 0.4%. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of growth after previous data was revised from contraction to expansion. Export volumes held up surprisingly well despite new US tariffs, while capital spending rose 1.3% and private consumption edged up 0.2%. However, economists warn the positive data may be temporary, driven by last-minute demand from Asian tech manufacturers and automakers rushing shipments before tariffs took full effect, suggesting challenges ahead for the world’s fourth-largest economy.