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Precious Metals

“Gold hovers near record highs. Here’s where analysts say it’s headed next.”

“…Gold futures climbed to trade just above $2,600 after touching fresh records in the prior session immediately after the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point rate reduction… “By cutting rates more than expected, the Fed is indirectly opening the door to… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold surges to record high after Iran’s president killed in crash”

“Bullion jumped as much as 1.1pc to hit $2,440.59 an ounce after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all the other passengers onboard died when the aircraft came down in northwest Iran. His death has added to tensions… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“China Is Buying Gold Like There’s No Tomorrow”

Of course China is buying gold. Their economy is on the brink of collapse. They’re crashing even faster than the U.S. gold is one of the few safe havens for assets so it’s the obvious thing to do. Everyone that… Continue Reading…

Business, Precious Metals

“Elliott takes $1 billion stake in Anglo American as miner faces takeover interest”

“…The activist’s U.K. arm, Elliott Advisors, in a regulatory filing Friday confirmed after publication that it had a 2.5% interest in Anglo American. The position, which consists of cash-settled derivatives, is worth around £891 million, or roughly $1.1 billion. Anglo… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies, Economy, Precious Metals

“Worsening US debt outlook seen more in gold and bitcoin than in bonds”

“…The U.S. budget deficit widened to $1.7 trillion in fiscal year 2023 and is on track to reach $2.6 trillion by 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office. U.S. government debt held by the public, meanwhile, is on pace to… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold Futures Hit New Record on Central Bank Buying, Safe-Haven Demand”

“Gold futures have set another record high, with the rally driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions. June futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange were recently up 1.7% at $2,413.5 a troy ounce, having hit a… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Why Are Gold Bar Sales Surging at Costco?”

“Alongside its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, gallon tubs of mayonnaise and value packs of socks, Costco, the warehouse retailer, has been selling gold bars since October. Now, retail analysts say Costco is selling up to $200 million worth… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“Copper prices climb to 2024 high as Citi calls the start of the metal’s second bull market this century”

“Soaring copper prices show no signs of slowing down, analysts say, with the red metal’s rally fueled by supply risks and improving demand prospects for energy transition metals. Copper prices with May delivery traded at $4.323 per pound in New York as of… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold boosted to new records as China beefs up reserves”

“… By the numbers: Bullion still makes up a large portion of global central bank reserves. …” https://www.axios.com/2024/04/08/gold-record-highs

Precious Metals

“Gold prices hit another record high after fresh U.S. data spurs Fed cut expectations”

“Gold prices scaled to another record high Monday, propelled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and the metal’s appeal as a safe haven asset. Spot gold added 0.3% to trade at $2,240.04 per ounce. U.S. gold futures rose 0.8% to settle at $2,257.10… Continue Reading…