Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsMarch 9th, 2026 | Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Oil Surges, Gold Slips — But the Long Game Hasn’t Changed Gold retreated today as oil rallied, renewing concerns that rising energy costs could keep inflation pressures elevated. The metal traded near $5,096 per ounce, down about … Read more

The US economy expanded at a 2.4% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2023, a stronger showing than earlier estimates indicated. Corporate profits surged by 5.9%—the largest quarterly increase in more than two years—and profit margins rose to 15.9%, notably higher than pre-pandemic levels. Higher margins give firms more flexibility to absorb potential cost … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 28th, 2026 Gold Breaks $5,300 as Dollar Confidence Wobbles Gold surged past $5,300 per ounce Wednesday, hitting $5,311.31 as investors grew uneasy about the U.S. dollar and questioned the Federal Reserve’s independence. The latest advance capped a sharp rally that included a more … Read more

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the Republican tax bill recently passed by the House would increase U.S. budget deficits by $2.42 trillion over the next decade. That projected rise in deficits results from roughly $3.67 trillion in reduced tax revenue, partially offset by about $1.25 trillion in spending cuts. Key provisions in the … Read more

President Trump has granted Mexico a 90-day reprieve from higher tariffs, maintaining existing rates for now to provide additional time for trade negotiations. At the same time, the administration reached a new agreement with South Korea that effectively subjects many Korean imports to a 15% tariff while exempting a range of U.S. exports from reciprocal … Read more

Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to handle unexpected expenses, according to a February survey by the New York Federal Reserve. Only 62.7% of respondents said they could come up with $2,000 within a month if necessary — the lowest share recorded since the Fed began tracking this measure in 2015. The problem is compounded … Read more

Guggenheim Partners’ Chief Investment Officer Anne Walsh outlined a clear and confident outlook for 2025, forecasting quarterly Federal Reserve rate cuts totaling 75–100 basis points. Her outlook stands in contrast to recent market expectations, which have pared back to just one or two cuts. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Walsh also offered … Read more

The stock market is trading near record highs, but many Wall Street strategists are flagging potential hidden risks. While investors have largely celebrated the business-friendly stance of the current administration, concerns are growing about the possible economic consequences of proposed tariffs. One major worry is the president’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from … Read more

The dollar showed signs of recovery Wednesday after President Trump said he has “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His comment helped ease concerns about the Fed’s independence and reduced immediate market anxiety over potential political interference. In addition, both President Trump and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hinted at the possibility of … Read more

Spot gold prices rose modestly as traders looked for buying opportunities following Tuesday’s pullback, while markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting minutes. Investors are parsing the minutes for clues about the Fed’s view on inflation, interest-rate policy and the timing of future moves, which can sway demand for non-interest-bearing assets such as gold. Year … Read more