The Precious Metals Week in Review – January 24th, 2025.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – January 24th, 2025

Gold prices have soared past $2,700 per ounce as inflation concerns and economic uncertainty push investors toward safe-haven assets. Analysts predict that gold could reach the significant resistance level of $3,000 an ounce later this year. Despite some consolidation, the precious metal is showing impressive strength against major global currencies. Investors are increasingly eyeing gold as a hedge against rising economic volatility and inflation, with gains expected to continue as the U.S. dollar remains strong.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 8th, 2024.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 8th, 2024

Investors are anticipating a 25-basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve amidst mixed economic signals. Oil futures surged following OPEC+’s production cut delay and geopolitical tensions. Nvidia joined the Dow, reflecting its market significance despite challenges. Unemployment claims increased slightly, signaling stagnant job growth, while consumer sentiment improved slightly.

The Precious Metals Week in Review - November 29th, 2019.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 29th, 2019

Despite the shortened trading week due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., and seemingly positive progress in the trade talks between the U.S. and China earlier in the week, uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-China relationship continues to be the primary driver for market volatility.

The Precious Metals Week in Review - November 22nd, 2019.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 22nd, 2019

The U.S.-China trade dispute continues to provoke uncertainty and volatility in all markets. The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine also continues to foster division and gridlock within the U.S. government.

The Precious Metals Week in Review - November 15th, 2019.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 15th, 2019

The ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China continues to spark volatility in all markets. The first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s July 25 phone call with the President of Ukraine got underway this week but equity markets seemed to largely ignore the spectacle and the political uncertainty it could cause, choosing instead to simply shoot higher on nothing more than the tenuous hope that the U.S. and China were “close” to reaching a trade deal.

The Precious Metals Week in Review - November 8th, 2019.

The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 8th, 2019

Headlines regarding the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China were again the primary drivers for market moves this week. It is increasingly odd that the mainstream media seems to find news coming out of China more reliable than their sources based in the U.S.