Gold and precious metals prices declined this week, relaxing slightly after a hectic autumn run up. The equities markets join the move lower and the dollar pushes back above 100. Even with the short-term pullback, the long-term patterns for gold signal this muli-year climb is not wrapped up yet. Let’s take a look at where […]
This week on Golden Rule Radio, we see continued market volatility, starting with gold up 5.3% and silver double that at 10.6%, bringing the gold to silver ratio down to 80:1. The dollar index drops down half a percent and below the 100 mark. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, […]
Markets remained mostly quiet this week, with gold up 1.2% and silver up 1.3%. The U.S. dollar made a surprising move when climbing up 1.1% and breaking above 100 on the index. As gold looks to take a breather, the momentum backing its increase continues to mount. Worldwide demand for gold reached its highest ever […]
Despite the recent pullback, our team explains why this may simply be a pause in a long-term bull market, not a breakdown. We discuss how the Fed’s mixed messaging is impacting precious metals, why ETFs in both the East and West are adding gold exposure, and what the broader economic and geopolitical backdrop means for […]
This week, gold and silver saw their first major pullback in months, with gold taking a 3% step back and silver down 8.5%. The move does not appear to be due to any change in the underlying fundamentals and instead is driven by profit-taking and rising CME margin requirements. Let’s take a look at where […]
There has been extraordinary momentum in the precious metals markets this week, with silver breaking historic barriers and gold continuing its record-setting run. Gold’s climb continues this week as it surged to another new high just above $4,200. Not to be out done, silver locks in nine straight weeks of gains and soars past the […]
Gold and silver have reached remarkable highs, with gold breaking through $4,000 and silver nearing $50, marking new all-time price records as of this week. Forecasting remains challenging, with analysts believing gold could push toward $5,000 before experiencing significant corrections, but sentiment is far from the euphoric “manic” phase that marks the end of a […]
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. […]