Market Updates
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Weak Chinese Data Drives Gold Lower
August 8, 2023 · Robert Levy
A rally in the Dollar Index as well as weaker crude oil prices were not the only factors sinking gold in today’s action. Weaker-than-expected data out of…
- Gold Lower As Outside Markets Weigh
August 1, 2023 · Robert Levy
The gold market is solidly lower in mid-afternoon trade on Tuesday. Amid the lack of fresh market inputs, investors are focusing their attention today on…
- Gold Holds Near Session Highs After Rate Hike
July 27, 2023 · Robert Levy
The gold market is holding strong and near-session highs following the latest Fed rate hike. The Fed just raised its main interest rate by another 25…