A sharp sell-off in gold and mining stocks, triggered by Fed chair nomination fears, has investors questioning if the plunge in giants like Newmont and Barrick presents a strategic entry point or signals deeper trouble.
Gold prices staged a sharp rebound on Tuesday, recovering ground after a historic two-day selloff. Analysts attribute the volatility to market positioning and technical factors rather than a shift in fundamental drivers like central bank demand and geopolitical safe-haven flows.
Asian markets traded unevenly Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street's tech-led decline, while gold and silver prices rebounded sharply as investors sought safety amid renewed geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Coeur Mining has cleared the final regulatory and shareholder hurdles to acquire New Gold, a move set to significantly expand its North American asset base and production profile. The deal, now approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, marks a major step in the ongoing consolidation within the gold and silver mining sector.
Gold prices stabilized near $4,950 an ounce after a sharp rebound, as bargain hunters moved in following last week's dramatic sell-off. Despite remaining below its late-January peak, the metal has posted strong gains for the year, with analysts debating the sustainability of the recovery amid elevated volatility.
The U.S. dollar extended its recent decline on Tuesday, pressured by a robust Chinese yuan and shifting Treasury yields. The greenback's weakness provided a powerful tailwind for precious metals, with gold and silver posting sharp gains amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. fiscal policy.
AngloGold Ashanti has finalized its takeover of Augusta Gold Corp., securing the construction-ready Reward project in Nevada. The move strengthens the miner's North American presence and aligns with its broader strategy of extending mine life at core assets and boosting output at key sites like Obuasi, as it aims to build a more consistent production pipeline.
The historic surge in gold and silver prices has met a sharp, Newtonian correction. As volatility spikes, investors are weighing whether the bull run has exhausted its steam and what signals mining shares are sending for the road ahead.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank reveals that artificial intelligence is the overwhelming investment priority for family offices, while cryptocurrencies and traditional safe havens like gold see minimal interest.
Newly released court documents show Goldman Sachs General Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler accepted luxury gifts from Jeffrey Epstein and offered him public relations advice for years after his first conviction, referring to the financier as "Uncle Jeffrey" in private emails.
As gold and silver prices soar to record levels, driven by geopolitical tensions and industrial demand, local artisans and businesses are forced to adapt their strategies to survive.
FireFly Metals (ASX:FFM) streamlines its portfolio by divesting its Pickle Crow and Sioux Lookout gold projects in Ontario to Bellavista Resources. The deal, structured with scrip consideration, allows FireFly to concentrate capital and management efforts on advancing its flagship Green Bay copper-gold project in Canada.
A new analysis from Goldman Sachs underscores how the high cost of homeownership in areas with top-tier public schools creates a dual barrier to wealth building and educational access for many American families.
At the Ondo Summit in New York, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead and Bitmine Immersion Chairman Tom Lee made a compelling case for Bitcoin's long-term supremacy over traditional assets like gold, citing institutional adoption, regulatory shifts, and its fundamental scarcity.
Following a historic single-day plunge in gold and silver prices, global demand for physical bullion surges, turning a market correction into a potential inflection point. Analysts dissect whether the sell-off presents a strategic entry opportunity or signals a deeper fragility, especially in light of JPMorgan's ambitious long-term price target.
Following a historic plunge in gold and silver prices, investors are grappling with uncertainty. Market analysts dissect the three stages of the sell-off and debate whether the recent dip is a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper trouble ahead.
Moscow has relied on soaring gold prices to finance its war in Ukraine, offsetting crippling energy sanctions. But as the precious metal's bull run shows signs of fatigue, questions mount over the Kremlin's financial resilience.
Bitcoin's sharp decline in early 2026, mirroring turbulence in traditional safe havens like gold, raises fresh questions about its resilience. Analysts point to a confluence of risks—from equity market anxieties to long-term quantum computing threats—suggesting a potentially prolonged 'crypto winter' may be ahead.
Eldorado Gold Corp. has agreed to acquire Foran Mining Corp. in a move that reshapes the mid-tier miner into a diversified gold-copper producer, capitalizing on soaring demand for metals critical to the global energy transition.
The company secures crucial EPBC Act approval, removing a major permitting obstacle and paving the way for final development planning of its significant gold-copper project in Western Australia.
