Silver, platinum and palladium ‘became meme stocks’ and CME was forced to ‘preserve the integrity of those markets’ – Phoenix Futures’ Grady
(Kitco News) – The CME’s announcement of a second margin hike on precious metals futures in three days has sent shockwaves through the markets on the final day of trading in 2025, with experts wondering if this signals the end of the multi-year precious metals bull market, while some retail traders see it as just the latest example of the institutional players keeping them down.
Read moreIt’s not the Opium Wars, but Frank Giustra sees a ‘bare-knuckle fight’ brewing in the global silver market
(Kitco News) – Silver may not be seen as a monetary metal anymore, but analysts expect it to play an integral role in the evolution of the global economy and, therefore, it will be a critical asset in global financial markets.
Read more‘Metals war’ drives historic decoupling as sovereigns corner supply – Mint CEO
(Kitco News) – The global precious metals market is signaling a historic decoupling from traditional economic drivers, with prices surging despite a fractured Federal Reserve and a second emergency margin hike this week aimed at cooling volatility.
Read moreSelling pressure in gold, silver; Friday’s trade may be key
(Kitco News) – Gold prices are solidly lower and hit a three-week low today, while silver prices are strongly down.
Read moreGold price down, silver strongly down amid extreme volatility
(Kitco News) – Gold prices are lower and hit a three-week low, while silver prices are strongly down, in early U.S. trading Wednesday.
Read moreGold prices holding support but look vulnerable as U.S. weekly jobless claims drop by 16k
(Kitco News) – The gold market continues to hold support above $4,300, but the price action looks increasingly vulnerable, and better-than-expected labor market data could continue to put pressure on the precious metal.
Read moreGold’s Tectonic Shift: Where Prices Could Be Headed in 2026
(Kitco News) – With gold prices holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce, the precious metal is seeing its best annual performance since 1979 as it looks to end the year with 66% gains.
Read moreGold’s Tectonic Shift: Where Prices Could Be Headed in 2026
(Kitco News) – With gold prices holding solid support above $4,300 an ounce, the precious metal is seeing its best annual performance since 1979 as it looks to end the year with 66% gains.
Read moreSilver may break $125/oz in 2026, Shanghai shortages could cause ‘force majeure’ price shock – SilverStockInvestor’s Krauth
(Kitco News) – With silver prices trading above $76 per ounce – and up 2.5x on the year – investors are beginning to get nervous about a potential reversal. But historical analysis of the gold:silver ratio suggests several scenarios in which the gray metal could run significantly higher, and tight supplies where they matter most could also produce a price shock in 2026, according to SilverStockInvestor’s Peter Krauth.
Read moreSilver may break $125/oz in 2026, Shanghai shortages could cause ‘force majeure’ price shock – SilverStockInvestor’s Krauth
(Kitco News) – With silver prices trading above $76 per ounce – and up 2.5x on the year – investors are beginning to get nervous about a potential reversal. But historical analysis of the gold:silver ratio suggests several scenarios in which the gray metal could run significantly higher, and tight supplies where they matter most could also produce a price shock in 2026, according to SilverStockInvestor’s Peter Krauth.
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