Donald Trump has no intention of dismissing Jerome Powell. The White House’s decision to postpone tariffs on minerals has dealt a blow to precious metals. When Donald Trump sneezes, the markets get a fever; when he is in a nice mood, they flourish. The US president’s statement that he has no plans to oust Jerome…
Silver’s latest surge has pushed the white metal into uncharted territory, as political drama around the Federal Reserve, tighter market rules and mounting supply tensions converge to send prices through another record. Wednesday trading saw silver power to a new all‑time high of around $92 an ounce, building on a dramatic move the previous day…
Silver has always lived a double life. It is a precious metal in coins and jewelry, yet it also behaves like an industrial workhorse inside smartphones, solar panels, medical devices, and power electronics. In the 2020s, that second identity is getting louder. The question is not whether silver matters. It is whether silver is becoming…
Silver as a strategic metal is no longer a speculative idea. It is becoming a structural reality. The energy transition is accelerating demand for materials that support electrification, renewable power, and grid stability. In that shift, silver as a strategic metal sits at the center of several critical technologies. As governments push clean energy targets,…
Silver is a better long-term investment than gold after 2025 only when industrial demand growth outpaces monetary risk demand. Gold remains the stronger long-term asset for wealth preservation, crisis protection, and monetary hedging. Key Takeaways Silver outperforms gold during industrial expansion cycles and supply deficits. Gold outperforms silver during recessions, crises, and monetary tightening. Silver…
Key takeaways Silver’s 2025 surge was exceptional but stretched: XAG/USD gained 159% in 2025, driven by safe-haven flows and strong industrial demand, yet the late-December sell-off and extreme positioning have raised near-term bubble concerns. No major secular top yet, but a medium-term peak likely in place: The Silver/Gold ratio and distance from the 200-day MA…
Silver posted its strongest weekly gain since 1998, surging 18%, driven by the “China factor”—specifically, Beijing’s announcement of mandatory export licensing effective from 2026. This echoes the 1979 silver squeeze, when inflation soared and the Hunt brothers attempted to corner the market. An ounce of silver now costs more than a barrel of oil, and…
Precious metals prices react faster to fear than most assets. However, they trend longer because of monetary policy. When traders track precious metals prices, they usually focus on two forces. One is central bank policy. The other is global geopolitical risk. Both clearly matter. Yet they influence precious metals prices in very different ways. Understanding…
Looking Ahead to 2026 High Hopes for 2026. As 2025 comes to a close, financial markets typically shift into year-end positioning, guided by a broad consensus on trends expected to dominate the year ahead. This time, however, consensus is notably absent. Instead of clear direction, investors face a growing list of unanswered questions that…
Veteran trader Peter Brandt believes one precious metal is heading much higher in value. The legendary trader tells his 835,400 followers on X that palladium is likely to print more rallies, but warns it may first retrace more than 17% from its current value. “Palladium goes much higher, either from here or after a dip…