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Who’s Really Driving Gold Higher and Why It’s Not the West | Greg Orrell teaser image

Who’s Really Driving Gold Higher and Why It’s Not the West | Greg Orrell

(Kitco News) Greg Orrell, portfolio manager at OCM Gold Fund, says the precious metals market entered 2026 under conditions he described as rarely seen in modern market history, following a year of persistent gains that reshaped investor expectations for gold, silver, and mining equities. Orrell said the move out of 2025 reflects a structural shift in demand and market behavior rather than a late-cycle surge driven by short-term speculation.

Jan 28, 2026 - 5:05 PM

Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility teaser image

Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility

Jan 28, 2026 - 4:21 PM

Gold’s, silver’s record run signals a crisis of confidence in fiat currencies teaser image

Gold’s, silver’s record run signals a crisis of confidence in fiat currencies

Jan 28, 2026 - 4:16 PM

Gold soars to all-time high, biggest daily dollar gain ever teaser image

Gold soars to all-time high, biggest daily dollar gain ever

Jan 28, 2026 - 2:06 PM

Fed votes 10-2 in favor of holding rates unchanged, warns uncertainty ‘remains elevated’ and sees ‘risks to both sides of its dual mandate’ teaser image

Fed votes 10-2 in favor of holding rates unchanged, warns uncertainty ‘remains elevated’ and sees ‘risks to both sides of its dual mandate’

Jan 28, 2026 - 2:00 PM

China's net gold imports through Hong Kong fall 24% in December, but premiums and retail demand soars in January teaser image

China's net gold imports through Hong Kong fall 24% in December, but premiums and retail demand soars in January

Jan 28, 2026 - 1:34 PM

Gold’s push above $5,000 is not a buying frenzy, but reflects structural changes in global markets - Standard Chartered’s Suki Cooper

(Kitco News) - Gold continues to see solid momentum at record highs, with prices now solidly above $5,200 an ounce. According to one market analyst, this investment demand is being driven by more than just speculative frenzy.

Jan 28, 2026 - 10:27 AM

Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25% as growth stalls in Q4 while trade and geopolitical risks remain high

(Kitco News) - The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, but warned that the outlook is unpredictable due to U.S. trade policies and geopolitical risks. The bank rate stayed at 2.50% and the deposit rate remained at 2.20%.The Canadian dollar shot to session highs in the minutes after the release, but quickly returned to its prior level within 15 minutes of the announcement. USD/CAD last traded at 1.3556 per U.S. dollar, down 0.15% on the session.

Jan 28, 2026 - 9:45 AM

Gold price powers to record high; FOMC on deck

(Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices are strongly higher, with gold leading the way this time, powering to an all-time high of $5,345.00, basis April Comex futures.

Jan 28, 2026 - 8:01 AM

Gold market analysis for January 28 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders teaser image

Gold market analysis for January 28 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

(Kitco News) - This 5-minute bar chart for Comex gold futures can be a valuable analytical and trading tool for the active intra-day gold futures trader/market watcher.

Jan 28, 2026 - 7:52 AM

‘Gold is now the second-largest currency’ – Ray Dalio on how ‘capital wars’ drive buyers into bullion teaser image

‘Gold is now the second-largest currency’ – Ray Dalio on how ‘capital wars’ drive buyers into bullion

(Kitco News) – It’s no surprise that central banks and sovereign wealth funds are pivoting away from Treasuries and towards gold, and history shows that the present moment is a perilous one, according to Ray Dalio.In a candid conversation with the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Alan Murray at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, the Bridgewater Associates founder discussed the ongoing convergence of debt, capital flows, domestic politics and international conflict.

Jan 27, 2026 - 4:30 PM

Gold remains well supported at $5,000, but silver is a bubble - Saxo Bank's Hansen teaser image

Gold remains well supported at $5,000, but silver is a bubble - Saxo Bank's Hansen

(Kitco News) - With gold prices holding above $5,000 an ounce, the precious metal is starting the year with a nearly 18% gain, its best start since 1980.

Jan 27, 2026 - 4:15 PM

After silver’s massive price rally, it may be time to take profits while momentum lasts – HSBC teaser image

After silver’s massive price rally, it may be time to take profits while momentum lasts – HSBC

(Kitco News) – After a price increase of more than 200% year-over-year has pushed the gold:silver ratio to multiyear lows, it may be time for silver investors to take profits, according to analysts at HSBC.

Jan 27, 2026 - 12:46 PM

BMO bullish scenario sees gold at $8,650 and silver at $220 by 2027 teaser image

BMO bullish scenario sees gold at $8,650 and silver at $220 by 2027

(Kitco News) - Surging momentum in gold and silver reflects a shifting order in the global marketplace, as uncertainty over the future of government balance sheets and fiat currency resilience dominates investor sentiment, according to one Canadian bank.

Jan 27, 2026 - 12:28 PM