Our precious metals market analysis hub tracks what is actually moving gold and silver prices, from central bank buying to real yields and dollar strength. Market analyst James Whitfield publishes data-led takes on where the cycle is headed, including our gold price prediction for 2026 and ongoing analysis of the gold ETF vs physical gold debate in the current environment.Expect weekly commentary on Fed policy, inflation prints, geopolitical risk premia, and mining supply. We focus on evidence and historical parallels rather than hot takes. If you want to understand why gold is doing what it is doing and what the probable next move is, start here.Skip to content
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