Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
What Backs the US Dollar? Not Gold. Not Silver.
Since Nixon closed the gold window in 1971, the dollar has lost 87% of its purchasing power. Here’s the structural mechanism behind that — and why it’s not reversible.
The Gold Market Is Mostly Paper. Dubai Disagrees.
Most gold doesn’t move when it’s “traded” — it changes hands as a ledger entry in an unallocated account. A new report shows Dubai is building a different system entirely, where ownership means a specific bar, not a claim on a pool. Here’s what the difference means for your portfolio.
What Moves Gold Prices? 6 Key Gold Price Factors Explained
Gold hit an all-time high of $5,589 in January 2026 — then pulled back 18%. Here are the six macroeconomic factors that move gold prices, and why understanding them matters more than tracking the daily chart.
Dollar Weakens, Gold Falls — and That’s Actually Bullish
The US just froze Iraq’s own oil dollars. Iran seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold fell anyway. The reason is a specific chain reaction most coverage misses — and once you understand it, the price action looks very different.
Tariff Refunds, Dollar Weakness, the AI Bust: Gold’s Case
Gold and silver market update — April 21, 2026 In this update: Five stories made headlines this week that have nothing obvious to do with gold — tariff refunds, Apple’s leadership change, a weakening dollar, Canada’s political shift, and an AI productivity bust. Together, they are gold structural tailwinds. Here’s what each one means. Who’s Actually Getting the $166 Billion in Tariff Refunds? Not you. The US government opened a refund portal this week for $166 billion in tariff money — duties the Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional in February. Over 56,000 importers have now registered, claiming $127 billion in Phase 1 alone. However, the refunds […]
Is the Petrodollar Ending? What the Iran War Means for Gold
Deutsche Bank calls the Iran war a “perfect storm for the petrodollar.” Not everyone agrees — but the dollar’s reserve share has already fallen from 71% to 57% since 1999. Here’s what five key market developments mean for gold and silver investors today.
France’s Gold Repatriation Is Done. Germany Is Next
France sold 129 tonnes of gold held at the US Federal Reserve and replaced them with higher-quality bars in Paris — booking $15 billion in gains. It’s the latest move in a quiet global trend: central banks pulling sovereign gold out of American vaults.
Gold Silver Ratio Forecast (75): Buy Gold, Add Silver, or Wait?
A gold-silver ratio of 75 signals silver is historically undervalued relative to gold. Discover what the data says, which metals to buy, and how to allocate your precious metals portfolio with confidence.
Gold and Oil Brace for the Strait of Hormuz Deadline
Tonight’s Strait of Hormuz deadline puts gold, oil, and markets at a crossroads. WTI is above $110, gold is holding near $4,665, and analysts say a ceasefire deal before 8 PM ET remains unlikely. Here’s what each outcome means for investors.
How to Read the Gold-Silver Ratio — And What to Do About It
The gold-silver ratio is one of the most practical tools in precious metals investing. It tells you when one metal is historically cheap relative to the other — and gives you a framework for acting on that signal without guessing at price direction.
