Gold Rises 3%, Silver 4.7%: Five Factors Propelling Metals Higher Today

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In today’s update: Gold and silver jumped sharply: gold about +3.4% to $4,362, silver about +4.7% to $71.20. A confirmed US‑Iran peace deal pushed oil to a two‑month low, central banks kept buying 244 tonnes of gold in Q1, and the Fed’s first dot plot under Chair Warsh arrives tomorrow. On June 15, 2026, gold … Read more

Iran Peace Deal Lowers Oil 5% While Gold Rises 3%

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On Sunday night Pakistan’s prime minister announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement that would end nearly four months of fighting. The formal signing is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. Markets reacted immediately: oil opened sharply lower on Monday, with WTI crude plunging more than 5% to about $80 a … Read more

Silver Price Outlook June 2026: Why the Correction Set the Stage for a Rally

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Key Takeaways Silver trades at $70.38 on June 15, 2026 — up 3.45%, outperforming gold (+2.95%), after a US‑Iran ceasefire reduced oil-driven inflation pressure [LBMA spot price, June 15, 2026]. The structural case remains intact — and may be stronger than in January — six consecutive supply deficits totaling roughly 762 million cumulative ounces through … Read more

China’s Gold Surge: Investment Demand Climbs as Jewelry Sales Dip

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China’s gold market rallied in April 2025, extending a run of monthly gains to five consecutive months. Chinese gold exchange-traded funds enjoyed a record month, adding 65 tonnes of holdings—about US$6.8 billion in value. The Shanghai Benchmark Gold Price climbed 6.9% for the month, while the LBMA Gold Price rose roughly 6%. Wholesale demand strengthened … Read more

Gold’s Wild Swings: Are Trade Tensions or Inflation Driving Prices?

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Gold prices saw notable volatility on Thursday, briefly falling to $3,120 per ounce before recovering by more than $100 later in the session. The swing reflected two opposing forces: easing U.S. trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, while weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data increased expectations for future interest-rate cuts, supporting bullion. Thu Lan Nguyen, an … Read more

Gold Rises 0.4% as Traders Weigh Conflicting Fed Signals

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Gold traded modestly higher at $3,351 per ounce as investors balanced mixed signals about the US economy and the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Stronger-than-expected economic indicators — including the lowest jobless claims since mid‑April and rising June retail sales — have eased fears of a recession but also reduced market expectations for near‑term rate cuts. … Read more

Fed Inflation Gauge Drops to 2.1% in 2025 as Consumer Spending Stalls

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The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed only modest price increases in April, as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose by just 0.1% for the month. That monthly result lowered the annual PCE inflation rate to 2.1%, the weakest reading so far in 2025 and very near the Fed’s 2% objective. Core PCE, which … Read more

US Reportedly Seeks Tariff Talks with China While Insisting Beijing Act First

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Chinese state media report that the US government has quietly contacted Beijing to discuss tariff negotiations, a move that appears to contradict public statements from US officials. These reports suggest ongoing behind-the-scenes communication despite strong rhetoric in Washington. Publicly, former President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Jacob Bessent (note: ensure correct current officials) have insisted … Read more

War Risk, Stagflation Signals and a $6,300 Gold Forecast

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🌆 Evening News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors  April 7th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor  Gold, silver, stagflation, and geopolitical risk intersected today. Below is a concise, market-focused summary of how the Iran deadline, oil above $100, and a JPMorgan buy call could shape precious-metals portfolios.  Trump Weighs 2-Week Extension as Iran Deadline Hits 8PM  … Read more

UBS Predicts Gold Over $6,000 — Is It Time to Buy?

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Gold surged roughly 65% in 2025, marking its strongest annual advance in decades. After a pullback to about $4,400 per ounce, many investors are asking: is the bull market over or is this a buying opportunity? UBS—one of the world’s largest and most respected financial institutions—argues it’s a buying opportunity. The Swiss bank’s base forecast … Read more