Gold and Copper Prices Dip Amid Trade Turbulence and Tariff Worries - April 5, 2025 15:06

As the week drew to a close the price of gold took a nosedive following an initial surge to unprecedented peaks earlier in the week; meanwhile the price of silver also took a sharp fall. Following the revelations by U.S President Donald Trump with the imposition of hefty trade tariffs directed at a wide array […]

Gold Prices Reach Record Highs Amid Economic Uncertainty and Volatility - February 25, 2025 0:36

In North American trading, gold prices climbed to all-time highs of $2,956 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar fell and Treasury yields declined. The market is in the middle of one of gold’s longest bullish streaks, with prices up for eight weeks. Investors have confidence in gold as gold-backed ETFs have seen the most net inflows since 2022, […]

Gold and Copper Markets Respond to Powell - August 24, 2024 16:06

On Friday gold jumped over 1% to unprecedented highs after the dollar and Treasury yields fell. The movements followed remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that suggested an interest rate reduction in September. Concerns about inflation near the Fed’s 2% goal added to signs of lower interest rates, as Powell’s comments did. For a […]

Gold Flying and Making New All Time Highs - March 30, 2024 10:37

During Thursday’s trading on US sessions, an extraordinary event for Gold bulls took place. A gold price was hit of $2230 per ounce, gold set a fresh all-time high. The primary underlying strength of these rapid gains is the increased anticipation of numerous interest rate reductions from the world’s foremost central banks, mainly driven by […]

Gold Prices Slip Ahead of Anticipated Economic Data - February 13, 2024 2:04

Gold prices experienced a slight dip on Monday, due to a cocktail of bearish factors, notably a slightly firmer U.S. dollar index. The relationship between gold and the dollar is historically inverse; as the dollar strengthens, gold, priced in dollars, becomes more expensive for holders of other currencies, potentially dampening demand. This unanticipated slip in […]

Gold Steady As US Dollar Index Tries to Make Gains - July 30, 2023 13:12

Similar to other commodities, gold prices usually escalate when the US dollar weakens. Hence, during periods when the dollar is losing value, the likelihood of an increase in gold prices is notably high. Unfortunately, although the US Dollar index has retraced from its recent high, it has still made around 10% gains since late 2022. […]

Surge In Gold Prices Back to 2022 Highs - March 24, 2023 6:33

The recent move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points suggests that it may have reached the peak of its rate hike cycle, thereby causing a surge in the price of gold around the globe. This is partly because it makes the precious metal a more attractive investment option for […]

Gold Pops Past $2000 But Settles For Less - March 12, 2022 13:38

Spot gold price earlier this week was close to $2075/ounce, but after traders booked their profits, this saw the yellow metal drop below $2000 after it reached this new high. Inflation is hitting highest levels for decades and the outlook is bleak for the short term. Experts in commodity markets believe that the sharp rise […]

Inflation Worries Prevail As Gold Prices Look Higher - August 1, 2021 14:10

With June CPI data increasing at an unprecedented rate since 2008, inflation concerns are growing due to loose monetary policy and unorthodox stimulus. This has not yet translated into the gold price, which has not reached $1,900 per ounce since late last year. Data from the USA last week suggest Gold could be on the […]