Strong price gains in gold, silver, on safe-haven demand
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Monday, on safe-haven bidding following the surprise U.S. raid in Venezuela that captured its dictator.
Read more71% of retail investors see gold trading above $5,000/oz in 2026, banks and experts see further gains – but not like 2025
The Kitco News Annual Gold Survey showed very strong belief in the yellow metal’s bullish potential on the part of retail traders, while the big banks and industry experts also expect continued gains from gold prices on balance in 2026.
Read morePlatinum poised for strong 2026 as supply constraints offset EV headwinds
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver dominated investor attention through 2025, but analysts say investors should broaden their focus in 2026 to include platinum and, potentially, palladium.
Read moreGold and silver have topped, but look for dip-buying next week
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver markets ended 2025 with their best gains since 1979 and appear to be starting the new year on a positive note, even as prices appear to have topped out in the near term.
Read moreGoodbye gold discounts: Prices now trade at a premium to spot in India and China following pullback from record highs
(Kitco News) – After two months trading at a discount against the international spot price, gold is now trading at a premium in the world’s two top markets.India and China saw prices flip to a premium this week after a pullback from all-time highs helped boost retail demand, which was restrained by December’s unprecedented price rally.
Read morePrice gains for gold, silver as U.S. threatens Iran
(Kitco News) – Gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Friday, with silver sharply up. Safe-haven demand is featured amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Read moreGold Market Analysis for January 2 – 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 moreBitcoin January 2 daily chart alert—Slightly firmer start to 202
(Kitco News) – January bitcoin futures prices are slightly up in quieter, early trading Friday.
Read moreSilver, 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.
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