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As of today, January 1, 2026, Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) stands at a pivotal crossroads. It is the world’s largest gold mining company, a titan of industry that has spent the last two years digesting the largest merger in the history of the sector—the late 2023 acquisition of Newcrest Mining. With gold prices reaching historic [...]

The metals market has entered the second week of 2026 in a state of high-octane volatility, as a historic rally in gold, silver, and copper faces its first major test of the year. After a blockbuster 2025 that saw precious metals reach unprecedented heights, the opening days of January have

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau released a landmark report revealing that the nation’s trade deficit has narrowed to its lowest level since the height of the Great Recession in 2009. Driven by a 39% plunge in the trade gap

In a month defined by shifting global trade alliances and historic commodity volatility, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit widened to C$583 million in October 2025. While the figure represents a slide from the C$243 million surplus recorded in September, the deficit was significantly smaller than many analysts had

As the first full week of 2026 unfolds, the dominant narrative in global finance has shifted from a relentless precious metals rally to a strategic retreat. The US Dollar, which spent much of 2025 in a state of managed decline, has staged a sharp "bullish bounce" in early January, exerting

The gold and silver markets are experiencing a period of tense consolidation as the first full trading week of 2026 unfolds. On Thursday, January 8, 2026, spot gold and silver prices saw a noticeable pullback, with investors aggressively booking profits after a historic 2025 rally. The prevailing sentiment is one

TAKHAR, AFGHANISTAN – A wave of violent unrest has erupted in the mineral-rich mountains of northern Afghanistan, marking a bloody start to 2026 and casting a long shadow over the future of the global gold mining sector's frontier investments. In the first week of January, deadly clashes between local residents and

The historic rally in precious metals has hit a significant technical roadblock in the opening week of 2026. After a year of unprecedented gains that saw gold and silver reach all-time highs, both metals experienced a notable slide on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Spot gold (XAU/USD) retreated to approximately

The transition into 2026 has proven to be a volatile affair for the precious metals sector. After a historic 2025 that saw gold and silver shatter multiple all-time records, the market was hit by a sharp "flash pullback" in the final days of December and the first trading sessions of

In a rare and powerful display of market synchronization, global financial markets have opened 2026 with a massive "everything rally." As of January 6, 2026, gold, silver, and copper have surged to historic milestones alongside a record-breaking stock market. This simultaneous advance of safe-haven assets and high-risk equities signals a

In a high-stakes address that has sent ripples through global commodity markets, Richmond Federal Reserve President Tom Barkin warned on Tuesday that the U.S. central bank is now facing symmetric risks to both sides of its dual mandate. Speaking at a Raleigh Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 6,

The first trading week of 2026 has opened with a seismic shift in global markets, as gold prices surged to near-record highs following a weekend of unprecedented geopolitical volatility. Spot gold (XAU/USD) climbed over 2.5% on Monday, January 5, 2026, trading near $4,445 per ounce. This latest

As the first week of 2026 unfolds, the global financial landscape is being reshaped by a dramatic "flight to quality." In a stunning start to the trading year, gold prices have shattered previous records, surging past $4,400 per ounce on January 5, 2026. This meteoric rise has propelled the

As the trading floor opened for the first full session of 2026, the financial world found itself staring at a landscape fundamentally reshaped by a "super-cycle" in precious metals. Gold (XAU/USD) began the year hovering near a staggering $4,850 per ounce, while silver (XAG/USD) continued its parabolic

As the calendar turned to 2026, the global financial markets were met not with the typical New Year optimism, but with a thunderous rush toward "hard assets." Gold and silver prices have surged to unprecedented levels in the opening days of January, signaling a profound shift in investor sentiment. Spot

As the calendar turns to January 2, 2026, the global financial markets are grappling with a reality few predicted during the "soft landing" optimism of years past: the "inflation trade" is not only alive but has become the structural backbone of the current investment regime. Despite the Federal Reserve’s

The dawn of 2026 has brought with it a historic realignment of the global financial order, as gold and silver prices surged to unprecedented levels in the first trading sessions of the new year. As of January 2, 2026, spot gold is trading in a volatile range between $4,368

As the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2026, a significant regulatory shift took hold in Washington State, fundamentally altering the landscape for physical metal investors. The implementation of Engrossed Senate Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5794 officially repealed the state's long-standing sales tax exemption on precious metal bullion and monetized coins.

The final week of 2025 closed with a dramatic shift in the precious metals market, as a sharp "Monday correction" on December 29 sent shockwaves through the trading community. After a year defined by a parabolic "Hard Asset Super-Cycle," gold and silver prices experienced their most significant one-day retracement in

As the opening bells of 2026 ring across global exchanges, the commodities market is witnessing what analysts are calling a "generational re-rating" of precious metals. Following a tumultuous end to 2025, gold has surged into the new year with unprecedented momentum, prompting J.P. Morgan to release a bombshell research

As the first trading days of 2026 unfold, global financial markets are grappling with a familiar but intensified specter: the threat of direct military conflict in the Middle East. Precious metals have emerged as the primary beneficiaries of this instability, with gold and silver prices recording sharp gains on January

As the final trading bells of 2025 rang across global exchanges, the precious metals market stood as the undisputed champion of the investment world. Gold and silver did not merely rise; they surged to heights that were once considered the territory of fringe theorists. By the close of the year

As the sun rises on 2026, the precious metals market finds itself at a historic crossroads. Following a year of unprecedented, parabolic gains that saw gold and silver shatter all-time records, the final week of 2025 delivered a sharp reality check to speculative bulls. The "New Year’s Eve Liquidation,

As the sun rises on January 1, 2026, the global precious metals markets are catching their collective breath. Following a year of unprecedented growth that saw gold and silver shatter all-time records, the first day of the new year is marked by a period of technical consolidation and thin trading

As the final bells ring on the 2025 trading year, the global financial landscape looks fundamentally different than it did twelve months ago. In what historians are already calling the "Golden Renaissance," gold and silver have concluded their most explosive year of growth in over four decades. Driven by a