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<p>When you watch the gold price all day, every day, you start to pick up on trends intuitively. Since gold corrected in January, I&rsquo;ve noticed it often rises in the early morning and then drops as soon as the U.S. market opens. This would seem to indicate that demand for gold is generally stronger during […]

<p>Gold is only down around 7 percent on the year and has remained <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/07/07/despite-correction-gold-remains-one-of-the-top-performing-assets-in-the-last-12-months-005046&quot;>one of the best-performing assets over the last 12 months</a>. However, gold has fallen around 30 percent from its mid-January highs, and the bears seem to be in control for the short term.</p> <p>Analysts at Metals Focus expect gold to remain

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gold and silver may have spent much of 2026 consolidating after January's sharp correction, but veteran precious metals analyst Ed Steer believes the next major move could be much higher.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a conversation with Money Metals' Mike Maharrey, Steer explained why tightening physical supplies, growing demand from the East, unsustainable government

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gold and silver may have spent much of 2026 consolidating after January's sharp correction, but veteran precious metals analyst Ed Steer believes the next major move could be much higher.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a conversation with Money Metals' Mike Maharrey, Steer explained why tightening physical supplies, growing demand from the East, unsustainable government

<p>Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed 3,500-year-old gold jewelry. Meanwhile, scientists in Thailand dug up two gold rings estimated to be 2,000 years old.</p> <p>Archaeological discoveries like this serve as a reminder of the enduring value and beauty of gold.</p> <p>Think about it: how many things in your house could you bury today and dig up

<p>Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed 3,500-year-old gold jewelry. Meanwhile, scientists in Thailand dug up two gold rings estimated to be 2,000 years old.</p> <p>Archaeological discoveries like this serve as a reminder of the enduring value and beauty of gold.</p> <p>Think about it: how many things in your house could you bury today and dig up

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s market wrap podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t miss our exclusive interview with Ed Steer precious metals insider and publisher of <i>Ed Steer&rsquo;s Gold and Silver Digest</i>, and also a member of the board of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, or GATA.</p> <p>Ed tells us why bullion banks are still

<p>Silver Vienna Philharmonic vs American Silver Eagle is one of the most common debates among silver investors. Both coins contain one ounce of government-backed silver, yet they differ in premiums, liquidity, and market demand.</p> <p>Understanding those differences can help you choose the coin that best fits your investment goals.</p> <p>The American Silver Eagle often carries

<p>Archaeologists in Greece have unearthed 3,500-year-old gold jewelry. Meanwhile, scientists in Thailand dug up two gold rings estimated to be 2,000 years old.</p> <p>Archaeological discoveries like this serve as a reminder of the enduring value and beauty of gold.</p> <p>Think about it: how many things in your house could you bury today and dig up

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s market wrap podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason</p> <p>Coming up don&rsquo;t miss our exclusive interview with Ed Steer precious metals insider and publisher of <i>Ed Steer&rsquo;s Gold and Silver Digest</i>, and also a member of the board of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, or GATA.</p> <p>Ed tells us why bullion banks are still

<p>Silver Vienna Philharmonic vs American Silver Eagle is one of the most common debates among silver investors. Both coins contain one ounce of government-backed silver, yet they differ in premiums, liquidity, and market demand.</p> <p>Understanding those differences can help you choose the coin that best fits your investment goals.</p> <p>The American Silver Eagle often carries

<p>Hong Kong has launched trial operations of its gold clearing and settlement system, putting the region in a position to challenge Western dominance of the global gold market.</p> <p>London, New York, and Switzerland have served as the center of the gold trade for nearly two centuries. However, with gold progressively flowing from West to East,

<p>Despite significant outflows of metal in May and June, gold ETFs globally reported a net increase in gold holdings through the first half of 2026.</p> <p>North American funds shed gold through H1, but every other region reported gold inflows through the first half of 2026. On net, ETFs globally added 17.6 tonnes of gold to

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The sharp correction in gold prices during the first half of 2026 has left many investors wondering whether the precious metal's bull market has come to an end. According to Money Metals' Mike Maharrey, however, the market's recent weakness is largely a matter of perspective.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While gold has fallen significantly from

<p>If you are deciding between an American Buffalo Silver Round vs American Silver Eagle, the real question is simple: should you pay more for government-backed silver, or get more ounces for your money?</p> <p>That question really is the differentiating factor, because in many ways, these two items could seem identical. They each contain one troy

<p>After unexpectedly surging in March and April, consumer credit contracted sharply in June. This returns to the trend of declining consumer borrowing we saw last year and into early 2026, likely signaling consumers are close to their credit limits.</p> <p>This is not good news for an economy that depends on people buying stuff to keep

<p>If you are deciding between an American Buffalo Silver Round vs American Silver Eagle, the real question is simple: should you pay more for government-backed silver, or get more ounces for your money?</p> <p>That question really is the differentiating factor, because in many ways, these two items could seem identical. They each contain one troy

<p>After unexpectedly surging in March and April, consumer credit contracted sharply in June. This returns to the trend of declining consumer borrowing we saw last year and into early 2026, likely signaling consumers are close to their credit limits.</p> <p>This is not good news for an economy that depends on people buying stuff to keep

<p>Despite significant outflows of metal in May and June, gold ETFs globally reported a net increase in gold holdings through the first half of 2026.</p> <p>North American funds shed gold through H1, but every other region reported gold inflows through the first half of 2026. On net, ETFs globally added 17.6 tonnes of gold to

<p>Hong Kong has launched trial operations of its gold clearing and settlement system, putting the region in a position to challenge Western dominance of the global gold market.</p> <p>London, New York, and Switzerland have served as the center of the gold trade for nearly two centuries. However, with gold progressively flowing from West to East,

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The sharp correction in gold prices during the first half of 2026 has left many investors wondering whether the precious metal's bull market has come to an end. According to Money Metals' Mike Maharrey, however, the market's recent weakness is largely a matter of perspective.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While gold has fallen significantly from

Retail investors tracking the silver sector are watching how industrial demand and persistent supply shortfalls are supporting prices near multi-year highs. Silverco Mining Ltd. (SICO:TSXV) is advancing its 100%-owned Cusi property in Chihuahua, Mexico, with new underground assay results that target areas scheduled for early production. The company is executing a 2026 program of 30,000 meters

Dryden Gold Corp. (DRY:TSXV; DRYGF:OTCQX; X7W:FSE) announced that it has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the 123-claim Lost Lake Property from Orebot Inc., an arm’s length party. The Lost Lake Property is located in the historic Gold Rock Mining Camp and is surrounded by Dryden Gold’s existing claims. The

Eloro Resources Ltd. (ELO:TSX; ELRRF:OTCQX; P2QM:FSE) announced the launch of an extensive diamond drilling program at its Iska Iska Project in Southern Bolivia in a July 7 release. This initiative aims to enhance and expand the high-grade Silver-Tin (Ag-Sn)-Polymetallic mineralization discovered there. Major Drilling Group International Inc. has already positioned two diamond drill rigs at

Silverco Mining Ltd. (SICO:TSXV) reported additional underground assay results and initial surface assay results from its 100%-owned Cusi property in Chihuahua, Mexico. The results are part of the company’s 2026 30,000-meter diamond drill program focused on infill, expansion, and exploration at targets across the property. The latest results are from underground drilling at the Promontorio

Precious metals markets are drawing fresh attention from retail investors as industrial demand for silver and safe-haven buying for gold continue to shape price action. Within this environment, Viscount Mining Corp. (VML:TSX.V; VLMGF OTCBB) is advancing its 100%-owned Cherry Creek Project in Nevada through a modern data-driven approach that could unlock district-scale potential. Why Viscount Mining

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced the arrival of Charl Coetzee from Sutton Consulting International Ltd. at its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania, where he will serve as project manager, according to a July 8 release. Coetzee is supporting the approved Tanzanian-led Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) framework, which

Gold and silver are the two most widely held precious metals, and the question of which to buy, or how to split between them, is one most investors encounter at some point. Both metals have served as stores of value for thousands of years, both are used as inflation hedges, and both are held by

<p>Investors comparing the Krugerrand vs Canadian Gold Maple Leaf often focus on purity, premiums, and security features. However, choosing the right coin involves more than comparing specifications.</p> <p>These two gold coins are among the most famous bullion coins in the gold market. In fact, the Krugerrand is the original modern gold bullion coin. It carries

<p>The perception is that gold has tanked through the first half of the year.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, the yellow metal isn't down nearly as much as you probably think.</p> <p>The perception is that the new Federal Reserve chairman will keep monetary policy tight to fight inflation.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, the Debt Black Hole may have something else

<p>Investors comparing the Krugerrand vs Canadian Gold Maple Leaf often focus on purity, premiums, and security features. However, choosing the right coin involves more than comparing specifications.</p> <p>These two gold coins are among the most famous bullion coins in the gold market. In fact, the Krugerrand is the original modern gold bullion coin. It carries

<p>The perception is that gold has tanked through the first half of the year.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, the yellow metal isn't down nearly as much as you probably think.</p> <p>The perception is that the new Federal Reserve chairman will keep monetary policy tight to fight inflation.&nbsp;</p> <p>In fact, the Debt Black Hole may have something else

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) has announced results from the first drill hole at the Venise Breccia of its Borralha tungsten project in Portugal, establishing a high-grade tungsten-molybdenum discovery that was not previously part of its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The Venise Breccia is 400 meters northwest of the Santa Helena Breccia, which

The gold sector continues to offer compelling opportunities for retail investors seeking exposure to a metal with both tactical challenges and enduring structural demand drivers. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM:TSX; AEM:NYSE) stands out as a leading mid-tier producer with a diversified asset base across stable jurisdictions, positioning it to benefit from any sustained upward move in

On July 2, 2026, Hercules Metals Corp. (BADEF:OTCMKTS; BIG:TSXV) released the final results of seven induced polarization (IP) survey lines from its Hook target on the Hercules property in western Idaho. The company announced that the survey defined a large, continuous chargeability anomaly across all seven lines which closely resembles the IP signature at the

Allied Critical Metals Inc. (ACM:CSE; ACMIF:OTCQB; 0VJ0:FSE) is advancing its Borralha tungsten project in Portugal at a time when global demand for this critical metal continues to rise due to its essential role in defense and industrial applications. The tungsten sector faces supply constraints because China, Russia, and North Korea produce roughly 90% of the

Gold prices have shown resilience amid economic uncertainty, with futures recently trading above US$4,000 per ounce. Blue Jay Gold Corp. (JAY:TSX.V ) is positioning its flagship Steller gold project in southern Yukon to benefit from this environment through systematic use of advanced exploration technology. Blue Jay Gold Corp. (JAY:TSX.V) is a Canadian gold exploration company

The global push for copper in data centers, defense systems, power grids, and clean energy is creating sustained demand pressure that favors companies with large-scale porphyry discoveries in stable jurisdictions. Hercules Metals Corp. (BADEF:OTCMKTS; BIG:TSXV) has just delivered new evidence that its Hook target could represent another substantial copper porphyry system in western Idaho, positioning

<p>Despite the steep correction and increased volatility, gold remains one of the best-performing assets over the last 12 months.</p> <p>It feels like gold has tanked this year, but the yellow metal was only down about 7 percent through the first six months of 2026. The sharp price rally to kick off the year exacerbated the

<p>Central bankers expect <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2025/03/11/de-dollarization-gold-and-a-shift-to-a-multipolar-world-003898&quot;>de-dollarization</a> to continue over the next several years, with gold and other currencies taking on a growing role in the global monetary system, according to a survey by the&nbsp;Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF).</p> <p>This comes on the heels of <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2026/06/25/survey-central-bankers-plan-to-keep-stacking-gold-005007&quot;>a World Gold Council survey reflecting the same sentiment</a>.</p>

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V; LVGLF:OTCQB; E1K:FSE) announced it had appointed an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor for its fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project in Tanzania, according to a July 2 release. Lake Victoria’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tembo Gold Ltd., which holds the mining license ML 538/2015 for the project, made the appointment

The global copper market continues to draw attention from retail investors as demand drivers such as data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy infrastructure remain robust. Trading Economics reported on July 4 that copper futures approached US$6.20 per pound and were positioned for a weekly gain after weaker-than-expected June U.S. employment data reduced expectations for

When recently-appointed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh took to the podium two Wednesdays ago to lecture the Wall Street media throng about Fed accountability, he was operating on the assumption that the bogeyman hiding behind the curtains of economic vibrancy was inflation. He had good reason, as the past two dozen reports had confirmed a CPI running

Commodity market tokenization pioneer Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) announced that EisnerAmper LLP, a nationally recognized independent accounting firm, has completed the first independent examination of the gold reserves backing GLDY, Streamex’s gold-backed, yield-bearing tokenized security, according to a July 1 release. This examination, a significant milestone in enhancing investor confidence, assessed the gold reserves as of

Green Bridge Metals Corp. (GRBM:CSE; GBMCF:OTC; J48:FWB) announced on July 2 that it has received approval of its exploration plan from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for its Serpentine Copper-Nickel Project in St. Louis County, Minnesota. The company also selected Foraco International to conduct a minimum of 1,640 meters of diamond core drilling as part

Recent U.S. employment data has triggered a notable rally in gold and silver prices, creating a favorable backdrop for developers advancing permitted gold projects. Kitco News reported on July 2 that weaker-than-expected payroll figures reduced near-term rate-hike expectations and pressured the U.S. dollar, sending spot gold higher. Within this environment, Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (LVG:TSX.V;

Tokenized gold is emerging as a faster-growing segment within digital assets, with blockchain-based gold products expanding 2.6 times quicker than physical gold and surpassing US$5 billion in market capitalization during the first quarter. Streamex Corp. (STEX:NASDAQ) stands out in this environment through its GLDY tokenized security, which combines allocated physical gold backing with a yield

Copper markets are responding to shifting U.S. trade policy and softer economic data that have tempered expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. Yahoo Finance reported on July 3 that attention had shifted away from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and toward the pending U.S. review of the domestic refined copper market and

VR Resources Confirms Major Mineralization in Long Nevada Drill Hole Source: Streetwise Reports (07/08/2026) VR Resources completes deep drill hole at New Boston moly-tungsten-copper-silver project in Nevada amid rising critical metals demand. See catalysts, analyst targets, and ownership details for retail investors. read more > Element One Hydrogen Targets Domestic Magnesium Opportunity with Revora Tech

VR Resources Confirms Major Mineralization in Long Nevada Drill Hole Source: Streetwise Reports (07/08/2026) VR Resources completes deep drill hole at New Boston moly-tungsten-copper-silver project in Nevada amid rising critical metals demand. See catalysts, analyst targets, and ownership details for retail investors. read more > Element One Hydrogen Targets Domestic Magnesium Opportunity with Revora Tech