Silver jumps 3%
The prices of most precious metals rose on Tuesday, with silver advancing by more than 3% and partially recovering from the losses it suffered yesterday during end-of-the-year profit-taking. Investors' focus remained on the situation in Ukraine, with optimism about a potential peace deal slightly shaken by yesterday's attack on the home of Russian President Vladimir Putin.Silver jumped by 3.08% go for $75.08 per ounce, while gold climbed by 0.96% and went for $4,376.34 per ounce platinum increased by 1.77% to $2,156.40 per ounce while palladium declined by 0.95% to $1,619.52 per ounce.
12/30/2025
Precious Metals Slide as Palladium Plunges Over 12%
Prices of precious metals declined sharply on Monday, led by a significant sell-off in palladium, which dropped more than 12% after reaching an overnight high of $1,901.69 per ounce, its highest level since December 2022Market sentiment was influenced by geopolitical developments, as investors closely monitored Ukraine peace talks. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that there are “makings of a deal,” adding that the outcome of the negotiations could become clear “within a few weeks,” easing risk sentiment across markets.Among precious metals, palladium fell 12.64% to $1,680.25 per ounce, marking the steepest decline in the sector. Gold slipped by 1.13% to $4,443 per ounce, while silver dropped 2.61% to $76.06 per ounce. Platinum also declined, falling 2.55% to $2,283.07 per ounce.
Japan's retail sales up 0.6% in November
Retail trade in Japan increased by 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to a preliminary report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published on Friday
12/26/2025
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 214,000 vs. 223,000 expected
There were 214,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending December 20, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Wednesday.
12/24/2025
Silver up over 1%, hits new all-time high
silver jumped 1.20% selling for $72.39 per ounce. gold was flat, going for $4,494 per ounce. platinum advanced by 0.84% to sell at $2,290.54 per ounce, while palladium lost 0.62%, going for $1,839.09 per ounce.
12/24/2025
Canada's GDP contracts by 0.3% in October
Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) dipped by 0.3% in October compared to the previous month, Statistics Canada revealed in a report on Tuesday.
12/23/2025
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States rose 4.3%
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States rose 4.3% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced in its second estimate on Tuesday.
12/23/2025
The Pound Sterling climbs to an almost 12-week high near 1.3500 against the US Dollar as growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 weigh heavily on the greenback.
The Pound Sterling revisited an almost 12-week high, trading close to the 1.3500 level against the US Dollar during European trading hours on Tuesday. The GBP/USD pair extended its gains as the US Dollar came under strong selling pressure across the board.
12/23/2025
Silver hits $70 for the first time
Silver reached a historic milestone, climbing to $70 per ounce for the first time ever. The surge extends a powerful rally driven by strong investor demand, while other precious metals also moved higher, reflecting broad-based strength across the sector.
12/23/2025
UK GDP Growth Confirmed at 0.1% in Q3 2025
London, December 22, 2025 – The United Kingdom's economy expanded modestly in the third quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 0.1% on a quarterly basis, according to data released Monday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12/22/2025
German producer prices down 2.3% in November
Annual producer price inflation in Germany declined by 2.3% in November, data from the country's statistical office Destatis showed on Friday. On a monthly basis, the Producer Price Index remained unchanged.
12/19/2025
UK Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in November
Retail sales in the United Kingdom increased by 0.6% in November compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday.
12/19/2025
German Consumer Confidence Expected to Decline in January
German consumer confidence is expected to weaken in January, with the index forecast to fall to -26.9, marking a 3.7-point decline from the revised December reading of -23.2, according to data released by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) on Friday.
12/19/2025
US Inflation Eases in November
Annual inflation in the United States reached 2.7% in November, decreasing from 3% in September, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed in its report on Thursday.
12/18/2025
US Initial Jobless Claims Decline
The number of seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the United States fell by 13,000 to 224,000 in the week ending December 13, according to data released Thursday by the US Department of Labor.The decline suggests continued resilience in the US labor market, with layoffs remaining relatively low despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
12/18/2025
Eurosystem Inflation & Growth Outlook
The Eurosystem, comprising the European Central Bank and the national central banks of the euro area, expects inflation to average 2.1% in 2025, before easing to 1.9% in 2026, 1.8% in 2027, and returning to 2.0% in 2028.The 2026 inflation forecast has been revised upward from 1.7%, mainly reflecting expectations that services inflation will decline more slowly than previously anticipated.
12/18/2025
Oil Prices Jump as US-Venezuela Tensions Fuel Market Uncertainty
Global oil prices posted solid gains as growing uncertainty over US-Venezuela relations lifted market sentiment. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for January delivery climbed 2.44% to settle at $56.62 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude for February delivery rose 2.24%, closing at $60.24 per barrel.
12/17/2025
Eurozone Inflation Steady at 2.1% in November
According to Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical office, the annual inflation rate in the Eurozone remained at 2.1% in November, unchanged from October. This final estimate was slightly revised downward from the preliminary 2.2% forecast.
12/17/2025
Silver Hits New All-Time High Above $65
Silver surged to a new record, reaching $65.25 per ounce, driven by strong investor demand. This represents a 2.5% jump from previous levels. Other precious metals also saw mixed movements: spot gold rose 0.48% to $4,325.64 per ounce, platinum increased 1.39% to $1,599.59, while palladium fell 1.37% to $1,880.14.
12/17/2025
UK Inflation Eases to 3.2% in November
The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate declined to 3.2% in November, down from 3.6% in October, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12/17/2025