These five key dynamics will drive precious metals prices in 2026 – CME Group
(Kitco News) – While cyclical tailwinds pushed gold and silver to new all-time highs in 2025, this year’s outlook for precious metals will be determined by evolving asset correlations and physical fundamentals, according to analysts at CME Group.In their new Precious Metals Outlook published on Thursday, CME Group analysts outlined the five key themes whose dynamics will drive the performance of precious metals in 2026.
Read morePerth Mint and British Royal Mint see solid bullion demand, U.S. Mint sees sharp decline
(Kitco News) – Unprecedented investment demand helped drive gold and silver prices to record highs in 2025, but physical bullion demand was mixed, according to sales data from three global mints.
Read moreGold rebounds, silver sharply down amid bearish chart pattern
(Kitco News) – Gold prices are slightly higher and well up from daily lows, while silver prices are sharply lower in midday U.S. trading Thursday.
Read moreGold price could reach $5,050/oz in H1 2026, but H2 correction could be deeper – HSBC
(Kitco News) – Mounting geopolitical risks and rising debt could push gold prices as high as $5,050 per ounce in the first half of 2026, but this could also mean a more significant pullback in the second half, according to analysts at HSBC.“We see a wide range of $5,050 – $3,950/oz for 2026 and an end-year price of $4,450/oz,” the analysts said in a note published Thursday.
Read moreGold price remains under pressure as U.S. jobless claims rise less than expected
(Kitco News) – The gold market continues to struggle to find its footing, and prices could remain under pressure following positive U.S. labor market data, as the number of Americans applying for first-time unemployment benefits increased less than exp…
Read moreGold price down amid sharp losses in silver
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, with silver sharply down, on profit taking and weak long liquidation from the shorter-term futures traders.
Read moreBitcoin January 8 daily chart alert – Bulls fading late this week
(Kitco News) – Thursday, January 8–January bitcoin futures prices are down again in early trading Thursday and the bulls are losing steam.
Read moreGold market analysis for January 8 – 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.
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AGD Global – 2026 Strategic Outlook
By Demetris Christou, Managing Director – AGD Global As we enter 2026, global markets are transitioning into a new phase—one defined less by traditional borders on maps and more by control of energy flows, trade corridors, data infrastructure, and strategic…
Read moreTDS takes another swing at shorting silver, looking for a drop to $40 in the next three months
(Kitco News) – With silver unable to hold gains above $80 an ounce, one Canadian bank is taking another crack at the short side of the market.
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