Gold Flat While Silver Rallies, And CNBC Tries Another Peace Deal Headline
Gold futures held steady at $4,616 per ounce on Friday, while silver futures jumped $2.13 to $76.15. CME silver inventories continued their decline, reaching 315.2 million ounces, the lowest level since November 2024. U.S. silver bullion exports surged to 95 million ounces in the first two months of 2026, with the UK absorbing over half. London’s physically‑backed silver stock rose to an estimated 253 million ounces, yet the market remains in a structural deficit, keeping price volatility high. Indian investors boosted physical silver holdings by 35% year‑over‑year, reaching 2,505 tonnes, while exchange‑traded product demand added another 2,100 tonnes.
Gold & Silver Selloff Continues, With No End To War In Sight...
Gold and silver prices fell further on Wednesday as the unresolved closure of the Strait of Hormuz kept oil markets tense. The decline pushed gold below $2,000 per ounce and silver under $25, reflecting a risk‑off shift among investors. Geopolitical...
Gold and Silver Fall on Monday, As Market Starts Reading Through Bait & Switch War Headlines
Gold and silver prices slipped on Monday as traders digested the likelihood that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, a development that has been pushing oil higher and precious metals lower for two months. The decline follows reports that...
Precious Metals Rise As DOJ Drops Powell Probe To Facilitate Warsh Confirmation
Gold futures edged up $14 to $4,738 per ounce while silver rose 92 cents to $76.43 per ounce, keeping precious metals in positive territory despite ongoing geopolitical tension. The Department of Justice abruptly ended its investigation into the Federal Reserve’s...
Gold & Silver Sell Off As Israel Makes Clear The War (& Strait Closure) Aren't Ending Anytime Soon
Gold futures slipped $44 to $4,708 per ounce and silver fell $2.51 to $75.44 per ounce, while crude oil rose $4 to $97 a barrel. The decline reflects market anxiety that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, as Israel’s...
How A Government Gold Price Reset Could Actually Work...
Gold futures slipped $30 on Wednesday, settling at $4,820 per ounce, while silver futures fell 15 cents to $79.39. The article explores a hypothetical government‑driven gold price reset, outlining the mechanical steps such a move would require. It also notes...
Gold & Silver Rally, As Market Digests Cryptic Trump 'Reset' Comment
Precious metals surged on Tuesday, with gold futures climbing $99 to $4,866 per ounce and silver up $3.92 to $79.59 per ounce. The rally coincided with a $7 drop in oil futures, which slipped to about $92 a barrel despite...
Closed Strait Gets Blockaded, Leaving Global Economy In Danger Zone...
The United States Navy launched a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the waterway last week, intensifying a standoff that began with failed cease‑fire talks. Washington’s move is intended to cripple Iran’s ability to sell oil and...
Gold & Silver Look For Direction After Ceasefire Collapse...
After a brief lull, gold and silver markets are searching for direction following the collapse of a last‑minute ceasefire that had temporarily eased fears of a broader conflict. Prices have largely held steady, but the sudden reversal of geopolitical risk...
Gold & Silver Explode Higher On Ceasefire News, Then Decline As Ceasefire's Broken After Just 1 Day...
Gold and silver futures surged after reports of a US‑Iran cease‑fire, with gold touching $4,886 per ounce and silver $77.78 per ounce. Within an hour the cease‑fire was declared broken, prompting a rapid sell‑off that left gold near $4,751 and...
Gold & Silver Steady As The World Awaits The Big Decision
Gold and silver markets stayed relatively calm amid heightened geopolitical tension, with gold futures climbing $48 to $4,732 per ounce and silver rising 26 cents to $73.11 per ounce. Prices swung sharply throughout the day as traders weighed former President...
Physical Oil Market Starts To Decouple From Futures Market
The author notes that, despite a quiet Good Friday market, the latest U.S. jobs report showed a surprising 178,000 payroll increase in March, far above expectations. More importantly, the piece highlights a growing divergence between physical oil spot prices and...
Gold & Silver Rebound Rally Arrives, As Mainstream Headline Circle-Jerk Continues
Gold futures surged $142 to $4,699 per ounce on Tuesday, while silver futures rose $4.78 to $75 per ounce, marking a notable rebound after two months of steep declines. The rally coincided with a broader stock market upswing fueled by...
Gold & Silver Rebound, While Iran War Is Looking Less Close To Being Over
Gold and silver futures rallied late Tuesday, with gold up $65 to $4,505 per ounce and silver gaining $2.10 to $71.45. Both metals rebounded from earlier intraday lows of $4,340 and $66.16, respectively. The rally came amid renewed geopolitical tension...
Precious Metals Selloff Continues, While Fed Faces A New Dilemma
Precious metals experienced another round of selling pressure on Wednesday, with gold and silver posting significant declines after a hotter‑than‑expected inflation report. Palladium suffered the steepest drop, highlighting the breadth of the sell‑off that now extends over two and a...