Precious Metals Intelligence
Gold, silver, and commodity market analysis for investors who want substance over noise. Written by James Crawford, Metals Correspondent.
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Gold climbed back toward $3,260 this week as softer jobs data revived Fed rate-cut bets and the dollar retreated. Silver outperformed, tightening the gold-silver ratio. Here's the full breakdown and what to watch next week.
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Copper has long been called the metal with a PhD in economics. In 2026, it's signaling something important: a structural supply deficit driven by the energy transition, underinvestment in new mines, and surging demand from EVs and power grids. Here's what investors need to know.
China produces or processes over 85% of the world's rare earth elements — and has demonstrated willingness to weaponize that dominance. Here's how Beijing's export controls are reshaping global supply chains, what metals are at risk, and what it means for investors.
Gold pulled back modestly this week as stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data tempered Fed rate-cut expectations. Here's what moved the market, what silver did, and what to watch next week.
After gold's remarkable run above $3,000, Wall Street's major banks and commodity analysts are revising their 2026 forecasts. Here's what Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup, and others are projecting — and why.
Rhodium briefly traded at $29,800 per ounce in 2021 — more than 10x the price of gold. What is rhodium, why is it so valuable, and what caused the most extraordinary commodity price spike in modern history?
Gold doesn't pay dividends or generate earnings — so what actually determines its price? We explain the 7 most important factors that move gold markets, ranked by their typical impact.
The energy transition isn't just about solar panels and EVs — it's a massive metals story. We break down why lithium, cobalt, neodymium, and other critical minerals are at the center of the global clean energy shift.
From physical coins to ETFs to mining stocks — there are more ways to buy gold than ever. This guide walks you through every option, the costs involved, and which approach suits different investor types.
Both platinum and palladium are platinum-group metals used primarily in automotive catalysts — but their price trajectories have diverged dramatically. We compare the investment case for each.
The gold-silver ratio has been used by traders for centuries to identify relative value between the two metals. Here's how to read it, what history says about extremes, and how to use it in a modern portfolio.
Gold is widely called an 'inflation hedge' — but the data is more nuanced than the marketing suggests. We look at how gold has actually performed across every major inflationary period since 1970.
Silver has underperformed gold during recent rallies and has seen sharp sell-offs in 2025–2026. We break down the real drivers behind silver's weakness and what investors should watch.
With gold trading near all-time highs and macro uncertainty persisting, investors are asking whether they've missed the rally — or if it's just getting started. Here's how to think about it.