The safe-haven asset has been volatile recently, and how it performs from here on out will likely depend on the economy. The price of gold has been fluctuating between $4,500 and $5,500 for much of 2026. The volatility and uncertainty around the economy, the war in Iran, and broader geopolitical issues appear to have all been weighing on its value. On Monday, …
Continue ReadingThe European Union on Monday launched the critical minerals section of its energy and materials procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by aggregating their purchases. The platform is part of the bloc’s RESourceEU strategy, announced in December to develop its supply chains for rare earths and other strategic …
Continue ReadingSilver entered 2026 with a degree of volatility that has left even seasoned market spectators breathless. After a staggering 147% climb throughout 2025, the white metal ignited an aggressive “short squeeze” style rally in the opening weeks of the year, catapulting from sub-$50 levels to an all-time intraday high of $121.60. The subsequent correction to the $77 range suggests that …
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