Gold Prices Rise on Fed Rate Cut Bets; Silver Hits 13-Year Peak

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, positioning the precious metal for a weekly gain of 2.1%. This rise follows encouraging U.S. economic data that has reinforced expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gold, a classic safe-haven asset, typically performs well during times of economic or political uncertainty, especially in a low-interest-rate environment. Meanwhile, silver initially surged to a more than 13-year high, driven by strong industrial demand and ongoing supply shortages. Although it later dipped slightly by 0.1%, its momentum—alongside rising gold prices—highlights continued bullish sentiment in the broader metals market. U.S. gold futures rose slightly […]

The ETF Illusion: What Gold Investors Must Know

Most investors think they own gold. But according to expert Alan Hibbard, much of it might not be what it seems.  In this revealing Big Biz interview, Alan breaks down the quiet — but growing — divide between paper gold (like ETFs) and true physical bullion. He also outlines how a shift to digital currency and a long-overdue audit of U.S. gold reserves could shock the system and ignite a massive revaluation.  If you want real protection, real value, and real gold — you need to watch this.