GOLD

Venezuela's gold reserves plummeted over the past years, now standing at barely 53 despite continued mining in the country's mineral-rich region, according to a new report.

Last week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez to sign an agreement with Venezuela's state owned mining company to sell as much as 1,000 kilograms of gold destined for U.S. markets.

European stock markets slid sharply on Monday as heightened geopolitical tensions following Iran's weekend strikes and the continued closure of major Gulf exchanges rattled global investors.

Gold prices climbed sharply in early March trading, with spot gold reaching around $5,278 per ounce on March 1, 2026, up more than 1.8% from the previous close, according to data from major market trackers like Kitco and JM Bullion.

Rising interest rates often support the dollar and increase the opportunity cost of holding gold. Falling rates can weaken the dollar and reduce that opportunity cost, supporting gold prices.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes unruly trading in China caused the abrupt reversal of the gold price rally as China authorities tightened margin requirements.

JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank see gold's 11 per cent crash on the Warsh Fed announcement as a prime buying opportunity, raising price targets to $6,300 and $6,000 per ounce respectively. Despite Friday's worst single-day decline in a decade, both Wall Street giants cite robust central bank demand and structural diversification trends as drivers for substantial upside in 2026.

Gold prices slid about 9% to their lowest level in more than two weeks, while silver fell more than 13% after both metals hit record highs last week.

Gold plays a critical role in the global financial system. Its price movements are closely watched by investors, governments, and financial institutions alike.

Ray Dalio said that 500 years of history demonstrate that every issue in global economies revolves around five key forces: money and debt, domestic politics, world order, technology, and nature.

Gold prices hit record highs near $4,900 as Trump's Davos speech on Greenland and tariff threats send investors fleeing the US Dollar for safe-haven assets. XAU/USD is eyeing the psychological $5,000 level amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

A former analyst for the Bank of England wrote to the national bank's current management warning them of a possible financial crisis brought by aliens

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio believes sovereign gold bonds and gold certificates introduce credit risks, unlike physical gold.

Discover why global instability, central bank buying, and green tech demand are driving gold and silver prices to record highs in late 2025. Read the full analysis.

Peter Schiff warns that Bitcoin's decline signals its unstable, speculative nature, advising investors to sell before further losses, as gold remains resilient above $4,100.

JPMorgan has projected that Bitcoin could surge to around $170,000 (£129,405) over the next six to twelve months, with a safety floor near $94,000 (£71,553), highlighting the cryptocurrency's potential to rival gold's $28.3 trillion (£21.5 trillion) market value.

After months of weakness, the yellow metal is regaining shine as the Fed's next move clouds markets.

Gold prices have dipped below the crucial $4,000 mark as the U.S. dollar strengthens and the Federal Reserve signals a pause on rate cuts. Analysts weigh in on whether this correction offers a buying opportunity or a warning to stay cautious.

Panic hits investors as the record gold price suddenly plunges. Discover why the gold rush ended in tears and what market experts are forecasting for the future.

Gold prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, snapping a record-setting rally as investors booked profits and the U.S. dollar regained strength. Spot gold fell nearly 5% in its steepest one-day slide since 2020, cooling off after months of surging gains that had pushed the metal to all-time highs above $4,300 an ounce, according to Reuters.

Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett has long criticised gold because it does not generate cash flow. However, Berkshire briefly held a $500 million stake in a gold mining company at the height of the pandemic.