Gold and Silver Industry & Investing News

China’s gold market started 2025 strongly, with significant price gains in both London and Shanghai markets despite fewer trading days due to Chinese New Year. While the People’s Bank of China added another 5 tonnes to its reserves in January, reaching 2,285 tonnes, Chinese gold ETFs saw their first outflow in months. The surge in gold prices has impacted jewelry demand, though investment demand remains robust amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.

Gold is holding steady near historic levels as multiple factors reinforce its haven appeal. The precious metal, trading over $2,940 an ounce, has been bolstered by President Trump’s latest announcement of 25% tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Adding to the momentum are geopolitical tensions sparked by U.S.-led Ukraine peace initiatives and sustained central bank buying. After surging more than 25% in 2024, gold’s outlook remains bullish. Goldman Sachs has upgraded its year-end forecast to $3,100, suggesting prices could even reach $3,300 if economic policy uncertainty continues. Meanwhile, silver is also performing well, up 14% this year to around $33...

Markets are predicting a notably quiet year for Federal Reserve policy in 2025, with only an 18.3% chance of no rate changes and a 36.6% chance of just one quarter-point cut. After implementing three rate cuts in 2024, the Fed has hit pause as it carefully monitors inflation trends and potential policy impacts. According to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, there’s only an 18.3% chance of rates remaining unchanged through December 2025, and a 36.6% chance of a single quarter-point cut. The situation is complicated by two key factors: potential seasonal adjustment issues in January’s inflation data and President Trump’s proposed...

The UK’s inflation rate rose sharply to 3% in January 2024, surpassing market expectations and reaching its highest level since March 2023. The increase was primarily driven by three key factors: the introduction of 20% VAT on private school fees causing a nearly 13% price rise, higher food and non-alcoholic drink prices particularly affecting meat, bread, and cereals, and unusually modest declines in air fares during the post-holiday period. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also increased significantly from 3.2% to 3.7%. While this represents a setback for consumers, the Bank of England, which has cut interest...

President Trump has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors, with potential increases later in the year. The automotive tariffs could be finalized by April 2, while tariffs on chips and drugs may increase “substantially higher” throughout the year. This move follows Trump’s existing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and a 10% levy on Chinese imports. The timing is particularly significant as it coincides with the arrival of EU trade officials in Washington for negotiations, with Trump specifically criticizing the EU’s trade practices, claiming they “don’t take our cars” and maintain unfair trade barriers....

President Trump has issued an executive order requiring independent federal agencies like the SEC and FTC to submit their draft regulations for White House review and consult on priorities. While exempting the Fed’s monetary policy decisions, the order aims to increase presidential oversight over traditionally independent regulators, potentially setting up legal challenges. The move represents Trump’s latest effort to exert more control over federal agencies.

Gold hit a new all-time high of $2,946.85 per ounce, marking its ninth record this year, driven by President Trump’s threats to impose 25% tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Market analysts expect the precious metal to push toward $3,000 as safe-haven demand intensifies. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo suggests sustained support from central banks’ ongoing diversification into gold, while market participants await the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes for further insight into interest rate policy. Meanwhile, silver is also showing potential for gains despite possible industrial demand impacts from new tariffs.

Gold continues its record-breaking rally, surpassing $2,950 per ounce and approaching the $3,000 milestone. The surge, fueled by Fed rate cuts in late 2024 and increased safe-haven demand, has prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its 2025 year-end forecast to $3,100. The bank cites strong central bank buying and ETF demand as key drivers, while suggesting prices could reach $3,300 if global uncertainty persists. UBS takes a more measured approach with a $2,900 target, both banks agree the bull run shows no immediate signs of stopping amid the current geopolitical and macroeconomic climate.

Major Wall Street institutions are significantly raising their gold price forecasts as the precious metal continues its impressive rally, currently trading at $2,941 per ounce. UBS analyst Joni Teves has projected gold prices could surge to $3,200, citing a combination of bullish sentiment, untapped investor potential, and robust official sector demand. The bank notes that investors, having missed several buying opportunities in 2024, are now more likely to act swiftly on price corrections. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has revised its 2025 forecast upward to $3,100 from $2,890, primarily due to increased central bank demand. Their analysts suggest prices could even reach...

A potential gold revaluation to $3,000 per ounce could help reduce U.S. debt without destabilizing markets. The proposed strategy involves using revalued gold as collateral for 0% borrowing to retire high-interest debt, potentially freeing up $800 billion in buying power. This approach, linked to Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund proposal, aims to avoid the pitfalls of the 1973 revaluation while restoring fiscal stability.