Commodities
Silver’s Stunning Surge in 2025: Why Prices Are Soaring
Silver has been on a remarkable run in 2025. After a steady 2024, the white metal has ignited enthusiasm and industrial demand alike with its sharp price increases. Whether you’re a seasoned precious metals collector or just watching the markets, there’s no ignoring the surge in silver prices this year—especially in recent weeks. Silver’s Rise…
Read MoreGold in 2024: A Golden Year and What’s Next for 2025
If there was ever a year that reminded us of gold’s timeless value, it was 2024. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, economic tension, and shifting central bank policies, gold shined as one of the top-performing assets of the year, delivering its strongest annual return since 2010. From rising geopolitical strife to record-breaking purchases by…
Read MoreBread causing $10-per-loaf sticker shock as inflation surges
Bread prices are becoming another source of sticker shock for grocery shoppers during a period of decades-high inflation, according to a report. The price of artisanal bread and other premium options has hit $10 per 2-pound loaf at some grocery stores – turning a pantry staple into a pain point for consumers already facing financial headaches…
Read MoreGold hits 8-month high as Ukraine-Russia conflict escalates
Gold touched an eight-month high on Thursday, after Russian news reports of a mortar fire in eastern Ukraine boosted demand for the safe-haven metal and as less hawkish signals from U.S. Federal Reserve’s last meeting minutes underpinned bullion. Spot gold rose 1.5% to $1,897.21 per ounce. U.S. gold futures gained 1.6% to settle at $1,902…
Read MoreGold prices will nearly double to a record $3,000 as central banks fuel ‘financial repression,’ Bank of America says
Gold will rally 80% over the next 18 months as central-bank stimulus and economic turmoil drive record interest, Bank of America analysts forecast in a Monday note. Monetary authorities are spending trillions of dollars to keep economies above water. The widespread spending will place incredible pressure on currencies, pushing investors to gold and its scarcity, the bank’s analysts…
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