Caroline Kong

3 days ago | nai500.com | Caroline Kong

According to a new forecast by commodity consultancy Fastmarkets, China is poised to surpass Australia as the world’s largest lithium producer by 2026, cementing its dominance in the global critical minerals supply chain. Production Landscape ShiftsAustralia has maintained its position as the leading lithium producer since overtaking Chile in 2017.

3 days ago | nai500.com | Caroline Kong

Gold prices recently surged amid Middle East tensions before retreating slightly, while silver followed the rally, peaking above $37 but still well below its historic highs in 1980 and 2011. According to an analysis by Erik Norland, Managing Director and Chief Economist at CME Group, the fluctuating gold-silver ratio—the number of ounces of silver needed to buy one ounce of gold—reflects a complex interplay of central bank policies, shifting industrial demand, and China’s economic growth.

4 days ago | nai500.com | Caroline Kong

Gold prices tumbled sharply on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions eased following a surprise ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, prompting investors to shift away from safe-haven assets. However, analysts suggest that lingering Middle East uncertainties and growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts could continue to support gold in the medium term. Spot gold fell nearly 2% in early trading, briefly dipping to $3,300 an ounce before stabilizing around $3,320.

1 week ago | nai500.com | Caroline Kong

Gold markets are navigating conflicting signals as escalating Middle East conflicts collide with shifting monetary policy expectations, prompting Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) to issue a contrarian bearish call while rivals maintain aggressive price targets. Spot gold held steady near $3,390.81/oz after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, though updated dot plot projections revealed higher terminal rate expectations for 2026-2027.

1 week ago | nai500.com | Caroline Kong

While gold prices remain range-bound, silver has emerged as the standout performer in the precious metals space. The iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV), the world’s largest silver ETF, has surged 23% year-to-date, significantly outpacing both the S&P 500 and the TSX Composite Index. With silver benefiting from both industrial demand and monetary appeal, investors are expecting bigger gains in the silver investment field.