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Key Takeaways Over the first quarter of the 21st century (2000–2025), gold rose by 1,486.6%, significantly outperforming major stock indices. Gold’s value is now a strategic asset for central banks seeking to diversify away from the US dollar and manage sovereign debt risks. Contrary to early predictions gold is now a critical component in advanced

After weeks of non-stop climbing prices, gold and silver both saw massive selloffs at the end of January. While some of it was likely profit-taking, one major reason for the selloff was President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to be the next chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Warsh has

After a 65% price gain in 2025 and new record highs in 2026, gold prices saw a large reset at the end of January. Right now gold is trading at around $5,000 an ounce, and many people are wondering whether gold will continue to push higher, or whether January’s price drop was the beginning of

A 65% increase in the gold price last year has helped drive a surge in interest in buying gold as a safe haven asset Options for buying physical gold including gold coins, gold bars, gold rounds, and gold jewelry Buying physical gold can be done in an easy, 3-step process     Recent news events

Key Takeaways Following the strikes on Iran, gold has surged past $5,200 per ounce, reinforcing its role as the ultimate hedge against systemic risk. The rally in precious metals is inextricably linked to energy security. With 14 million barrels of oil per day passing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption to this chokepoint drives

Rising global tension and the prospect of major power conflict has given renewed attention to the importance of gold as a safe haven asset. Fear of loss, depth of military involvement, and disruption of trade are three ways that war can impact the gold price. With future conflicts such as a possible Chinese takeover of

Although China is a top producer of gold and silver, strict export controls keep much of its precious metals off of world markets, thus limiting worldwide gold and silver supply. Chinese precious metals buyers and metals exchanges have been gaining in importance, and were responsible for recent price surges in both gold and silver. Gold

Key Takeaways In a significant policy shift, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has added silver to the federal critical minerals list, formally acknowledging its vital role in national security, infrastructure, and technological competitiveness. Global silver production has failed to meet demand for five consecutive years, driven by massive growth in “green” and high-tech sectors. Supply

Rising debt levels and delinquency rates are reaching levels not seen in years, signaling worsening household financial stability. The US national debt has reached nearly $39 trillion, creating concern that debt-fueled fiscal policy could precipitate a financial crisis or worsening inflation. Most Americans are facing financial uncertainty and fear recession, which is helping push a

Key Takeaways Increased geopolitical conflict and oil prices surging toward $120 per barrel have pushed up US recession probabilities. Persistent energy shocks threaten to reverse progress on inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to choose between tightening policy to control costs or easing it to prevent a slowdown. The modern US economy is more resilient to