Category: Gold

Gold Prices Jump to Record High Following Surprise US Tariff Ruling

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s large gold refining industry.
The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy

Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.
Asian American Women Are Redefining the ‘Old’ in Grandmother’s Gold

Many Asian American women treat gold as an asset as well as an adornment. Now, their daughters are changing how they wear these precious metals.
Gold Price Sets Another Record as Trump’s Tariffs Unnerve Markets

President Trump’s tariffs and his attacks on the Federal Reserve continue to unnerve the markets, pushing investors away from the dollar and toward havens like gold.
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge

The gains on Friday were the biggest daily jump since President Trump’s election. But they weren’t enough to overcome steep tariff-induced losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in negative territory.
Gold Price Passes $3,000, a Record High, Amid Tariff Anxiety

The price of gold hit a new milestone as investors sought havens from market turmoil.
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.
When Gold Is What We Wear

An exhibition in Paris focuses on the precious metal’s use on clothing through the ages.
The Resurgence of Silver and Sterling Silver Jewelry

Record-high gold prices and a fatigue with so-called quiet luxury set the stage for a resurgence of statement silver pieces.
The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.
Bimetal Watches Come Back Into Style

Timepieces in a combination of gold and steel, first popular during the 1970s and ’80s, are helping brands maintain revenues even as sales decline.