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Apr 2026
Weekly round -up for Stonex Bullion
Probe into the Fed has been dropped; clears the way for Warsh to take over at the Fed Gold and silver continue to trade in very narrow ranges as they watch the evolution of the geopolitical background and many market stakeholders still prefer to stand aside and wait for more clarity. As a result both metals are being strongly influenced by t... Read more
Apr 2026
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
The gold and silver markets have obviously been in thrall over the past few weeks to geopolitical activity concentrated on the Strait of Hormuz. Silver has generally been following gold although as usual price activity has been much more volatile, most notably at the end of last week when silver surged by 5% on the announcement, subsequently revoke... Read more
Apr 2026
Understanding Gold Premiums: Why You Pay More Than Spot Price
If you've ever checked the gold spot price then went to buy a coin, you’ve likely noticed a slight discrepancy – the spot price is almost always lower than the price you see for a gold coin or bar. That’s because finished gold products also include a premium. But many investors wonder, how do gold premiums work and what do they cover? In this art... Read more
Apr 2026
Investing in Gold or Real Estate: Which is Better?
Real estate is often considered the ultimate investment, but what happens if you put your money into gold instead? In this blog, we compare gold vs real estate to help you decide which is more suitable for your investment portfolio. Gold vs real estate at a glance GOLD INVESTMENTREAL ESTATE INVESTMENTPRIMARY GOALWealth preservation and inflati... Read more
Mar 2026
Weekly roundup for StoneX Bullion
After that very heavy fall in both gold and silver prices at the start of last week most of the rest of the week saw prices consolidate. As we wrote in last week’s piece the major sell off was triggered by the escalation of the conflict in the Gulf and continued concern over other armed conflicts along with the markets keeping an eye on the develo... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot – hefty sell-off across the board the a reported Trump tweet turns everything around
Last week gold was treading water; now it is under water and silver (as usual) has suffered even more Two key factors were behind the precipitous falls; the Middle East and the Fed meeting But there is a lot more involved. As we write gold, which had dropped to a low of $4,126 (from $5,419 on 2nd March), has bounced by over $150 following a repo... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot – Fed in a quandary?
Gold treading water as oil tops $100 The conflict in the Gulf appears to be escalating in places. US advisors are reported to be trying to get everything down to a finish sooner rather than later, but it is very difficult to call. President Trump is asking a number of nations to “help” in opening the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries 20% o... Read more
Mar 2026
Precious snapshot
Back after a crazy few weeks! While your correspondent has been away the geopolitical environment has continued to be an over-arching influence on the precious metals, predominantly gold and silver, although platinum and palladium have also been whipped by outside influences. Obviously the most recent and dramatic development has been the escala... Read more
Mar 2026
What Was the Highest Price for Gold?
We’re only two months into 2026 and we’ve already seen gold set a new all-time high of over $5,500 per ounce. In this blog, we explore gold’s highest-ever prices, the factors behind its most recent rally, and notable gold highs and lows throughout history. How is gold traded? Before we get into gold’s record-breaking prices, let’s first look at... Read more
Mar 2026
Silver Squeeze: What it is and How it Impacts Markets
Silver is experiencing a massive rally in 2026, with prices crossing $120 per ounce for the first time in January. These massive price increases, combined with silver supply pressures, are bringing many investors to wonder whether we’re experiencing a silver squeeze. But what is a silver squeeze exactly, and is that what’s happening in 2026? What... Read more