Gold is poised for a dramatic upswing, with J.P. Morgan analysts predicting a 22% increase from current levels to reach $6,300 per ounce by the close of 2026. The forecast underscores the growing influence of sustained investor demand and central bank buying in driving the yellow metal higher, while also highlighting the broader macroeconomic and … Read more
Gold prices are navigating a decisive juncture as the yellow metal hovers just above the $5,100 February breakout level, with resistance looming between $5,200 and $5,300 per ounce. According to Razan Hilal, market analyst at Forex.com, this is a pivotal moment for gold bulls, as momentum exhaustion could trigger a sharp retracement toward $4,380 per … Read more
The international trade landscape is shifting once again, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs come into effect, stirring a wave of market uncertainty and reshaping global economic expectations. Julia Khandoshko, CEO of European brokerage Mind Money, describes the new tariffs as a “Pandora’s box with no good exits,” highlighting the complexities and risks investors … Read more
Global silver markets faced a dramatic disruption this week as the CME Group experienced a technical outage during a critical trading period. The stoppage came just as silver futures were reclaiming the $90 per ounce milestone, sending ripples of confusion, frustration, and speculation throughout both institutional and retail investor communities. The Outage and Its Immediate … Read more
As global economic and political structures face mounting pressures, investors are increasingly turning to gold as a neutral, reliable store of value. Paul Wong, executive at Sprott, underscores that the ongoing deglobalization and currency debasement trends are paving the way for a new global monetary framework—what many are calling Bretton Woods III. In this environment, … Read more
Gold surged past the $5,300 per ounce mark last week, fueled by a blend of geopolitical tension, technical momentum, and safe-haven demand. Analysts and investors alike are weighing multiple drivers—from U.S.-Iran dynamics to central bank buying—while technical charts continue to reinforce bullish sentiment across both Wall Street and Main Street. Early Week Volatility Sets the … Read more
Spot gold traded near session lows on Monday after the latest U.S. manufacturing data revealed slower growth, although the sector remained in expansion territory. Investors are carefully weighing the implications of the February Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, balancing signs of resilience against pressures from higher prices. Manufacturing PMI … Read more
Gold and silver prices are showing signs of continued weakness, with analysts at Heraeus cautioning that both metals may have further to fall before establishing a firm price floor. Despite supportive factors such as the ongoing Iran conflict and lingering trade uncertainty, market dynamics suggest that precious metals remain in a correction phase following extraordinary … Read more
As global gold markets navigate an increasingly digital landscape, blockchain-based trading has emerged as a key driver of price formation during periods when traditional futures markets are closed. According to Iggy Ioppe, Chief Investment Officer at Theo and former CIO at Credit Suisse, onchain markets are now responsible for nearly all weekend price discovery in … Read more
Despite a significant drop in gold purchases by central banks at the start of 2026, the market is witnessing a notable broadening of sovereign participation, suggesting that gold reserve accumulation remains a strategic priority for nations amid geopolitical uncertainty. Data from the World Gold Council (WGC) highlights this evolving dynamic, as traditional buyers slowed while … Read more