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Golden Rule Radio, a short weekly podcast to help the precious metals investor stay ahead of the curve. Each week we’ll focus on what’s happening in the markets, the news that moves those markets, and what’s on the horizon next week that the precious metals investor should be aware of.
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Gold moved ever closer to the $4,000 milestone this week, climbing up 3.5%. Silver surged a staggering 8.3% and is approaching $50. Platinum and palladium also joined the rally, both breaking through key resistance levels before slightly pulling back. Even amid a strong week for precious metals, the S&P rose 1.7% and the dollar held […]
Following last week’s rate cut, precious metals all saw strong upwards movement, with silver up almost 6% and platinum up a staggering 8%. Gold climbed up 2% and futures saw it breaking $3,800. Equities held close to record high levels, and the dollar slightly rebounded following the sharp Fed-driven drop. Let’s take a look at […]
Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, September 17: The price of gold is up 0.8%, sitting at $3,660 as of recording. Intraweek, gold broke above $3,700 twice, reaching a new record high. The price of silver is up 1.5% at $41.60. At one point during the week, silver was up […]
Precious metals continue to march higher, with gold reaching a new all-time high. The platinum-to-palladium ratio narrowed slightly as platinum took a breather while sister metal palladium played catch up. The US dollar index slipped after a downwards revision of jobs data and signs of stagflation. Let’s take a look at where precious metals prices […]
While gold reaches a new record and silver surges past its trading range, government policy continues to reshape the investment terrain. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, September 3: The price of gold is up 4.5% at $3,564, reaching a new record high. The price of silver is up 6.2% […]
This week on Golden Rule Radio, the team breaks down the latest moves in the precious metals markets following the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting. Gold hit $3,400, silver is rising alongside it, and rate cut expectations are shaking both the dollar and equities. We also dive into the Fed’s dual mandate struggles, inflation concerns, the […]
This week gold and silver see some small downwards movement following their recent gains. Platinum held steady, while palladium continued its declining slide. The S&P briefly reached a new all-time high before dropping down to 6,400. Meanwhile, the focus shifts to Jackson Hole and what the next Fed meeting will unveil. Let’s take a look […]
Ongoing tariff fears pushed futures markets above $3,500 and hints at a potential gold breakout. With continued rising inflation, and a high likelihood of a September rate cut, the precious metals market is positioned for strong gains. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, August 13: The price of gold is […]
While the U.S. demand remains down, global demand for physical gold is surging. Russia and China are challenging the Western pricing dominance as they open their own precious metals exchange to begin swaying control of the metals. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of Wednesday, August 6: The price of gold […]
All four major precious metals—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—experienced notable declines this week thanks to robust economic figures and the Fed’s decision to keep rates steady. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, July 30: The price of gold dropped $107 (3.1%) to $3,275, with an additional $54 (1.6%) lost in […]
While the S&P 500 showed little activity this week, precious metals sparked significant excitement among investors. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of Wednesday, July 16: Gold edged up 0.75% to near $3,350 per ounce. The real story, however, was the volatility: we saw $60 swings in gold’s price in a […]
The metals markets have been anything but dull, even if the week’s price action felt subdued. The compressing pennant pattern in gold’s trading often signals an imminent breakout—yet, as history shows, gold can stubbornly trade sideways. For investors, this means patience may be warranted. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of […]
The past week saw significant volatility across precious metals. Gold experienced a sharp drop to $3,240 before rebounding by $120, ultimately ending the week with only a modest gain. Silver followed a similar trajectory, swinging 4% down and back up about half a percent for the week. The white metals—platinum and palladium—were the real standouts. […]
This week saw modest declines in gold and silver. Platinum, however, bucked the trend, rising to its highest level in 11 years. Palladium also managed a 1% gain. Despite these moves, overall volatility was limited. The technical picture shows a sideways-to-slightly-down trend in the short term, but the long-term bull market remains intact. Let’s take […]
Platinum was the big winner of the week, rising up 6% and flirting with a previous high reached in February. And it still has more room to go higher. Gold was flat on the week. But it still continues to shine, as geopolitical and economic uncertainty has more investors seeking safety. Even bond market authorities […]
The white medals lead the markets this week, supported by the tightening supply and industrial demand. Silver surged up to over 5%, smashing through the $35 barrier, while platinum shot up 13%. Palladium showed strong movement as well with a 7.5% gain. As the dollar decline continues, commodities are showing signs of a breakout. Further […]
Gold’s rally continues, up over 3% from last week, and silver is not to be outdone, rising almost 4%. We are seeing signs in the S&P and Dow of reaching potential tops following May’s gains. Demand for gold remains globally, with soaring debt, government spending, and geopolitical tensions showcasing the safe haven found in gold. […]
Gold kicked the week off dropping just below the $3,300 level, while silver dropped down about 2%. Platinum held onto its strong gain following last week staying near $1,060, though palladium took a sharp drop by over 7%. Copper remained flat overall at $4.60 but is up over 10% from 2020’s high. The S&P 500 […]
Gold bounced back from a short-term decline following April’s highs. Platinum pushed up to its highest level in a year, while palladium gained 9%. With shifts in global monetary sentiment, bitcoin shot up to a new high. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, May 21: The price of gold is […]
In this week’s Golden Rule Radio, we unpack gold’s recent correction and explain why it might be healthy for the long-term trend. We look at what’s driving the dollar’s bounce, how CPI surprised markets, and why central banks — not retail investors — are still the biggest force behind gold’s rise. Plus: silver’s price action, […]