Powell Press Conference: What It Means for Gold

Powell chairs his last FOMC. The rate decision is priced in — what matters is whether his April 29 press conference signals a path back to cuts, and what that means for gold and silver.

COMEX Silver First Notice Day April 30: What to Watch

The COMEX May 2026 silver contract hits First Notice Day on April 30 — the same morning as Q1 GDP data and one day after the Fed decision. With the coverage ratio below the 15% stress threshold for six straight months, here’s what to watch.

Silver Market Deficit 2026: Six Years and Getting Worse

Silver has dropped 35% from its January record. But the Silver Institute just confirmed the supply deficit is getting worse, not better — with 762 million ounces drawn from global reserves since 2021. Here’s what that means.

Silver broke a historic record. The bigger signal isn’t the price.

Silver’s price is getting all the attention. But COMEX inventory drawdowns, a historic 10-month closing streak, and a Bank of America forecast ranging from $135 to $309 suggest the bigger story is happening beneath the surface.

Why Is Silver Leaving COMEX Vaults? What Investors May Be Missing 

Why is silver leaving COMEX vaults? Many investors assume shrinking inventories signal a coming silver squeeze. But COMEX deliveries, warehouse warrants, and inventory shifts don’t always mean metal is physically leaving the system. Here’s what the data really shows.

Silver Market Shock: CME Margin Hike Signals Bull Market

The silver market is facing a margin-driven shock that’s rattling prices but may be confirming something far bigger. A sharp CME margin hike is forcing leveraged traders to liquidate, triggering short-term volatility. But history shows these mechanical pullbacks often occur inside powerful bull markets—not at their end. This moment may be less about price and more about structure, leverage, and what comes next for silver.

Global Silver Shortage: Why the Physical Price Is Breaking Away From Paper

Few times in history has the silver market looked like this.  In the latest episode of The GoldSilver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard unpack an extraordinary squeeze that’s pushing the physical and paper markets in completely different directions — and it’s happening fast.  Lease Rates Explode: A Market Under Stress  Silver lease rates — the cost of borrowing silver for short trades — have rocketed to over 33%, a level almost never seen.  Under normal conditions, those rates hover near zero. A 33% spike signals something deeper: a market starved of liquidity.  For short sellers, this is a nightmare. […]

The Silver Awakening: Why Silver Prices Are Soaring and What’s Next

Silver is making headlines once again, breaking through barriers that have held it down for years. Recently, silver hit a remarkable 14-year high, closing at an impressive $39.33 per ounce. Many investors are now asking the critical question: What’s driving this surge, and can it continue? There’s a few major factors:  Physical Demand Skyrocketing: On the COMEX, deliveries of physical silver are surging to nearly 2 million ounces per day — matching global daily production. This unprecedented demand underscores a looming supply squeeze as industries, investors, and short-sellers compete fiercely for limited resources.  Critically Low Inventories: London Bullion Market Association […]