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Gold gives up gains after comments from Fed’s Barr

Gold price rises on safe-haven demand after news of the President of Iran’s death increases tensions in the region. Comments from Federal Reserve's Michael Barr, however, weigh on the precious metal. Gold rises as a general fracturing of the world order drives central banks to stock up on the precious metal. A shift in expectations [...] READ MORE

Main facts about the copper market as prices hit record highs

A shipment of copper is seen in the port of Valparaiso city, about 121 km (75 miles) northwest of Santiago, June 29, 2009. LONDON, May 20 - Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for speculators and funds to bet on higher prices of the [...] READ MORE

When Could We See $50 Silver? Alan Hibbard on Schwab Network

In a recent appearance on Schwab TV, Alan Hibbard from GoldSilver.com shared valuable insights as to why gold and silver prices are on the move higher.   “We’ve seen central bank gold buying increasing since 2016... Retail demand is really high. We’ve seen Costco and Walmart selling gold and that’s atypical, and investors are absolutely [...] READ MORE

Fed’s Barr: Inflation data ‘disappointing,’ tight policy needs more time

AMELIA ISLAND, Florida - U.S. inflation data through the first months of 2024 has been "disappointing," Fed vice chair for supervision Michael Barr said on Monday, leaving the central bank short of the evidence it needs to ease monetary policy.   "Inflation readings in the first quarter of this year were disappointing. These results did [...] READ MORE

6 Silver Coin Mints Every Bullion Investor and Collector Must Know

Silver coins are a popular choice in the world of precious metals. As an asset, silver coins hold intrinsic worth due to their silver content. These coins are known for their rarity, beauty, and historical significance, which further enhances their value. Investing in silver coins provides an ideal balance of tangibility and collectibility while providing [...] READ MORE

Silver Price Chart

Silver Price Guide Answers to common questions about the spot price of silver:   What Is the Silver Spot Price? ”Spot” is the underlying price for one ounce of silver in most financial and commercial markets. In most parts of the world the silver price per ounce is quoted in US dollars.   The silver [...] READ MORE

China’s gold market in April: investment demand remained strong

Key highlights: The Shanghai Gold Benchmark PM (SHAUPM) in RMB and the LBMA Gold Price AM in USD extended momentum in April, both capturing further rises Gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) totalled 131t in April, a 7t rise m/m and a 10t increase y/y: robust investment demand offset gold jewellery weakness The [...] READ MORE

Could Redditors Trigger the Silver Squeeze 2.0?

This week, we explore a groundbreaking development in the financial world: one of the most influential names in central banking has revealed a purchase of shares in a Bitcoin ETF, signaling a big shift in the acceptance of digital assets by traditional financial powerhouses.   Additionally, the meme-stock craze appears to be back. Earlier this [...] READ MORE

Copper Short Squeeze in New York Is Rocking Metals Markets

A massive dislocation between the prices for copper traded in New York and other commodity exchanges has rocked the global market for the metal and prompted a frantic dash for supplies to ship to the US.   The source of the disruption is a short squeeze that has driven up prices on the Comex exchange [...] READ MORE