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  1. The Fed’s Credibility Problem: What Gold and the Dollar Are Really Telling Us

    July 31, 2026 · Border Gold Corp.

    The Fed held rates steady in a split 9-3 vote, but gold and the US dollar didn't react the way textbooks predict. Here's what that disconnect means for precious metals investors.

  2. Why Gold Is Selling Off in the Middle of a War

    June 5, 2026 · Robert Levy

    There is a war in the Persian Gulf, oil is screaming higher, and gold is falling. If that sounds backwards, it is. The metal that is supposed to be…

  3. The Evolving Safe Haven: Why Gold’s Structural Bull Case Remains Intact

    April 2, 2026 · Border Gold Corp.

    The recent volatility in the gold market has prompted a significant question among institutional and retail investors alike: Is gold still the ultimate…

  4. Gold’s Correction: A Liquidity Story, Not a Broken Thesis

    March 26, 2026 · Robert Levy

    If you've been watching the precious metals market lately, you'd be forgiven for doing a double take. Gold hit an all-time high of $5,589 an ounce on…

  5. 2025 Market Recap: Unprecedented Gains and Growing Volatility in Precious Metals

    January 2, 2026 · Robert Levy

    2025 Market Recap: Unprecedented Gains and Growing Volatility in Precious Metals As 2025 comes to a close, the precious metals sector has finalized a year…

  6. Metals Market Rally: Silver Surges & Gold Glitters Amid Diverging Rate Narratives

    December 17, 2025 · Robert Levy

    Key Drivers and Global Perspectives Heading into 2025-2026 The metals market is experiencing a dramatic shift, with silver and gold taking centre stage as…

  7. Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? Rethinking Your Strategy with Gold

    September 18, 2025 · Robert Levy

    For decades, the 60/40 portfolio - a mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds - has been the gold standard for balanced investing. The logic was simple: stocks…

  8. As The End of Year Approaches

    December 22, 2023 · Robert Levy

    This has been an interesting year for gold and other markets, to say the least. The yellow metal began 2023 at less than $1,800 per ounce and is looking…

  9. Bulls Building on Gains

    December 22, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is higher today as investors spend one of the final trading days of the year in buying mode. The yellow metal has seen some benefit from…

  10. A Dovish Fed Sends Gold Sharply Higher

    December 14, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market rocketed higher on Wednesday, retaking the key $2,000 level as the Fed took a much more dovish tone following its latest meeting on…

  11. Gold Markets Continue to Rally

    November 27, 2023 · Robert Levy

    A weaker US Dollar Index as well as a bullish chart posture are propelling the gold market higher on Monday as traders return from the Thanksgiving day…

  12. Fed In No Hurry To Lower Rates

    November 21, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is off of its highs of the session in mid-afternoon action Tuesday but is still above the key $2,000 per ounce level. The metal is now…

  13. The Calm Before The Storm?

    November 16, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is having a quiet day on Wednesday as spot prices are lower by a dollar and change per ounce. The metal took a dip from levels seen…

  14. Gold Rebounds As USDX Dips

    November 9, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is seeing a nice rebound on Thursday after some recent selling pressure. Spot gold prices are higher by $14.50 per ounce just after the…

  15. Nearing Key Levels on Gold

    October 30, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The week ahead for gold may be an exciting one. Although the yellow metal is lower on Monday to begin the new trading week, numerous potential issues…

  16. Gold Surges as the Bulls Gain Control

    October 23, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is off to a slow start this week as the metal saw a slight decline on Monday. Spot gold is down a few bucks after the close of the day…

  17. Stronger Gold As Safe Haven Demand Boosted

    October 19, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is sharply higher on Wednesday as demand for safety takes center stage. The war in Gaza has taken a nasty turn for the worse. It was…

  18. Global Military Conflicts

    October 10, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market has gotten a solid boost in recent trade from the Hamas attack on Israel that took place over the weekend. Hamas attacked Israel on…

  19. Gold Higher As Fed Decision Looms

    September 18, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market finished the session higher on Monday by nearly $10 per ounce. The upside in the market was relatively quiet, however, and will likely…

  20. Gold Flat As Weekly Claims Decline

    September 7, 2023 · Robert Levy

    The gold market is slightly higher in early action Thursday following the release of the latest weekly jobless claims data. Jobless claims did not rise as…