Gold prices jump as the U.S. economy loses 92k jobs
(Kitco News) – The gold market is attracting some bullish momentum, jumping back above $5,100 an ounce as the U.S. labor market showed significant weakness last month, which, according to some economists, could force the Federal Reserve to cut interest…
Read moreGold rallies near session highs after U.S. retail sales drop -0.2% in January
(Kitco News) – The gold market is rallying after the latest data showed American consumers’ spending growth declining less than expected.U.S. retail sales fell -0.2% in January following an unrevised reading of 0.0% in December, the U.S. Commerce Department announced on Friday. The data was actually better than expectations, as the consensus of economists projected a -0.3% decrease in January’s headline number.
Read moreBitcoin March 6 daily chart alert – Late-week consolidation
(Kitco News) – Friday, March 6—March bitcoin futures prices are slightly lower in early U.S. trading Friday. Some chart consolidation is featured late this week, after good gains posted earlier in the week.
Read moreGold market analysis for March 6 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
(Kitco News) – This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.
Read moreModest price gains in gold, silver ahead of U.S. jobs data
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices are posting mild gains in early U.S. trading Friday, just ahead of the U.S. jobs report for February—arguably the most important U.S. economic data point of the month.
Read moreThe world’s biggest sovereign gold buyer might start selling to double defense budget
(Kitco News) – Poland has been the biggest buyer among the world’s central banks for the last two years, and a major support for the gold rally that has taken place over that time. Now, facing year four of the intractable conflict between Russia and Ukraine on its Eastern border and a NATO alliance in flux, the Eastern European nation is considering the unthinkable: selling its gold reserve to fund a massive military buildup.
Read moreGold slips after brief surge on Iran tensions, but Metals Focus still sees upside
(Kitco News) – Although gold has benefited as a general defensive asset to hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation, its role as a safe-haven during specific geopolitical risk events remains lackluster.
Read moreGold and silver still on long-term upward path despite dollar safe-haven demand – Thorsten Polleit
(Kitco News) – The gold market continues to hold support above $5,000 an ounce but is struggling to attract any sustainable bullish momentum, especially as the U.S. dollar attracts some safe-haven flows; however, one economist warns investors not to co…
Read moreCopper M&A cycle ignites at PDAC 2026 as majors target tier one assets
(Kitco News) – The copper mining sector is entering a renewed cycle of mergers and acquisitions as major producers seek to secure long term supply amid widening global deficits.
Read moreWillem Middelkoop: Why global price discovery is permanently migrating to Shanghai
(Kitco News) – The global financial structure has entered a period of fundamental structural realignment, driven by escalating Middle East conflict and a shift in the mechanism of precious metals price discovery.
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