Senior Markets Analyst, LiveMetalPrice.com
Sarah Mitchell is a Senior Markets Analyst with over 12 years of experience in commodity research and investment strategy. She specialises in precious metals market structure, ETF flow analysis, central bank reserve policy, and the macroeconomic linkages between Federal Reserve monetary policy and gold and silver prices. Prior to joining LiveMetalPrice.com, Sarah held research roles at a multi-strategy commodity fund and a boutique precious metals advisory firm, where she produced institutional-grade research for family offices and fund managers across North America and Europe.
Sarah holds a CFA charter and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Edinburgh. Her research methodology combines quantitative analysis of positioning data (CFTC Commitments of Traders, ETF holdings) with qualitative assessment of central bank communication and geopolitical risk factors. She is a regular contributor to industry publications on precious metals market structure and has been cited in financial media on topics including gold/silver ratio dynamics, ETF mechanics, and the relationship between real interest rates and commodity prices.
Designation
CFA Charterholder
Education
MSc Economics, University of Edinburgh
Experience
12+ years commodity research
Specialisation
ETF flows, central bank policy, PGMs
Sarah's analysis draws on COMEX and LBMA price data, CFTC weekly Commitments of Traders reports, World Gold Council ETF holdings data, IMF and central bank reserve disclosures, Silver Institute annual demand surveys, and proprietary positioning models. All price data used in articles is sourced from recognised commodity benchmarks and cross-referenced before publication.
A major landslide at Barrick Gold's Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic has forced a temporary halt to operations, raising concerns about near-term gold supply at a time when global mine output is already under pressure.
Read articleA summary of precious and industrial metals performance for the week ending April 28, 2026, with palladium posting the largest weekly gain at +5.1%.
Read articleThe gold/silver ratio has spent most of 2026 between 90 and 100, well above its 20-year average of 68. Here is what that tells us about relative value and positioning.
Read articleThe relationship between Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and gold prices is well-established but often misunderstood. Here is how to think about it in the current cycle.
Read articleRhodium has fallen from its 2021 peak of $29,800 to around $4,200 today. We examine whether the bottom is in or further pressure lies ahead.
Read articleA practical guide to the charts, indicators, and data points that matter most when tracking gold, silver, and platinum group metal prices.
Read articleGlobal gold-backed ETFs added 87.3 tonnes in April 2026, the largest monthly inflow since October 2024, as Western institutional investors returned to the market alongside continued sovereign buying from China, India, and Eastern Europe.
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