Golden Rule Radio
Golden Rule Radio is a short weekly podcast aimed at precious metals investors. Each episode focuses on market movements, news affecting those markets, and upcoming events that investors should be aware of. The show is produced by McAlvany Financial Group.
Episodes
Gold Finds Its Footing
Gold roared back this week, climbing 2.3% and jumping nearly $190 on our recording day alone after Treasury Secretary Bessent announced an expanded bond-buyback program. Platinum was the week’s standout with a 4.3% gain, while the U.S. dollar slid back under 99. As gold approaches the next major resistance level, continued pressure on bond yields, […]
Metals Shake Off The Pullback
Gold and silver just delivered their strongest week in months, with gold rallying to $4,410 and silver climbing above $65. Zoom out and the picture is even better: gold is up roughly 12% in just three weeks off its recent lows, and silver has jumped about 18%. After a long summer of grinding sideways, the […]
Metals Gain Momentum
Precious metals came alive this week, with gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posting strong gains as the U.S. dollar slid back under 100. It was a very different week from the quiet, sideways action of recent months — a welcome surprise driven by a weakening dollar, accelerating gold buying out of the East, and […]
Markets Flash Warning Signs
Metals took another quiet step lower this week as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all drifted down together. But the bigger story was the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady into a market that’s starting to wobble under AI-driven stress in Asia. Beneath a boring dollar chart and a modest pullback in the metals, the […]
Gold Eyes Higher Prices
Gold and silver strengthened this week as gold climbed 2.5% and silver with a solid 4.5% gain. Technicals point towards precious metals establishing a durable bottom as the 65-week moving average and potential double-bottom pattern. For disciplined buyers, that combination is worth paying attention to. Let’s take a look at where precious metals prices stand […]
Gold’s Quiet Week
Kicking off the week, gold and silver experienced small swings in price, but finished nearly unchanged. Platinum and palladium both posted strong gains along with the S&P 500 nearing the all-time high. Long-term fundamentals including rising government debt and fiscal deficits continue to support precious metals. Despite current pauses in the metals markets, this period […]
Geopolitics Test Gold’s Strength
Gold spent this week doing something it is not supposed to do. Bond yields spiked. The dollar climbed back over 101. Oil surged on renewed Iranian escalation. And gold finished the week higher anyway. Silver, meanwhile, went the other direction, pushing the gold–silver ratio back to 70:1. Let’s take a look at where prices stand […]
Gold Market Reset
Metals bounced back this week after a brutal second quarter, with gold pushing back above the $4,000 mark and silver flirting with $60 again. While the last three months delivered the worst quarterly performance in over a decade, the bigger picture — and the technical setup — still favors patient accumulators. Let’s take a look […]
Metals Take a Breather
Gold and silver take another slide this week, with gold dropping below the $4,000 level and silver moving just below $60. This follows a strengthening in the U.S. dollar and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. But when you step back from the daily ticks, the picture looks far less alarming. This is a seasonal, momentum-driven […]
FED Sparks Market Volatility
A volatile week in precious metals ended with everything pointing higher, though not without a late-day reversal courtesy of the Federal Reserve. Gold climbed nearly 4.5%, silver surged over 5%, and even equities pushed into positive territory before the FOMC announcement brought a sharp afternoon selloff across the board. Let’s take a look at where […]
Opportunity Amid Market Volatility
It’s been a rough week across the board for precious metals. Gold is down 8.5%, silver off 12.5%, platinum down 10.5%, and palladium sliding 6.75%. Equities are taking hits too, with the S&P dropping 3.8%. Despite the decline in precious metals, the long-term outlook remains bullish due to continued purchases from central banks. Let’s take […]
Seasonal Weakness Meets Strong Demand
Another quiet week for precious metals, with gold and silver rising just over 1%. Platinum and palladium took a small step back reflecting some weakness across the industrial metals. Equities continued their strong upwards movement, with the S&P 500 reaching a new record high and the dollar creeping up to 99.5. Despite June historically being […]
Metals Drift As Risks Build
Precious metals had a quiet week with gold and silver slipping 1.8% and 1.5% respectively. Beneath the calm price action, discussion around inflation, oil prices, and Fed effectiveness highlighted the importance of finding opportunities to rotate between metals. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, May 27: The price of gold […]
Precious Metals Face Headwinds
Pressure builds in the metals markets as volatility in equities, the USD dollar, and oil shape market sentiment. Despite the fallback in metals, long-term projections see gold pushing higher as its role as a hedge against inflation and instability grows. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, March 20: The price […]
Silver’s Explosive Rally
Silver surged upwards this week with a 13% rise and nearly reached $90. While gold remained relatively flat, platinum continued its breakout and pushed up to $2,150. As central banks continue to buy gold, its value as a reserve currency begins to outweigh its use as a traded commodity. Comparatively, silver’s volatility keeps opportunities open […]
Gold And Silver Rebound
Gold and silver snapped back this week with conviction, with gold climbing 3.5% and silver surging over 8%. Platinum led the metals with a 9.25% gain, reclaiming the key $2,000 level. The reversal comes amid fresh macro pressure on the dollar and growing signals that the physical metals market is quietly reasserting itself over the […]
Gold Tests Support as Silver Corrects
Gold and silver pulled back again this week, but don’t mistake a short-term retreat for a change in direction. The forces driving this multi-year bull market in precious metals haven’t gone anywhere — and for patient, long-term investors, the current dip may be one of the better buying windows you’ll see for a while. Let’s […]
Corrective Phase Continues
Precious metals take a modest slide this week, as gold drops 2% and silver a little over 3%. As the metals dropped, equities rose higher and continued their ongoing rally to reach new highs. As concerns around liquidity conditions and volatility rise, maintaining a disciplined portfolio remains key. Let’s take a look at where prices […]
Silver Leads Strong Metals Week
Once again silver was the star of the show this week, posting a 7% gain and closed in on the $80 mark. Gold climbed an admirable 1.7% while white metals also saw some modest gains. With the broad strength across the metals market, copper was not to be left out as it pushed toward all-time […]
Metals Climb Amid Uncertainty
Volatility continued to shake the markets this week as ongoing geopolitical developments drive markets in short-term swings. Despite the volatility, precious metals continue their climb with gold posting modest gains and silver nearing $75. Platinum and palladium lead the way with strong gains of 7% and 9% respectively. With the metals holding strong against volatility, […]
First Quarter Market Recap
The long-term trend in gold and silver remains constructive, even if the path higher is uneven. Gold and silver both posted strong first-quarter gains, yet March delivered the kind of correction that tests conviction and rewards discipline. Let’s take a look at where precious metals prices stand as of Wednesday, April 1: The price of […]
Momentum Shifts Across Markets
Metals markets took another step downwards this week, with gold momentarily dropping towards its 200-day moving average before recovering. Despite the decline in prices, precious metals remain in line with long-term bullish tendencies. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, March 25: The price of gold is down 6.5%, currently sitting […]
Dollar Strength Shakes Markets
Metals markets pulled back this week as gold fell 6% and silver dropped to the bottom of its trading range with a 10% decline. Platinum and palladium both followed suit while also widening the gap between the two metals. As often happens when metals dip, the dollar index crept upwards and broke above the 100 […]
Metals Eye Breakout
Silver leads the precious metals this week with a gain of 4%, gold continues its consolidation period as it crept up about 0.5%. Platinum also climbed up 2%, while palladium widened the gap and dropped 2%. The macro backdrop quietly set up what could be the next big move in metals. Let’s take a look […]
Metals Reset Higher
Precious metals take a modest decline this week with gold dropping 1% and silver down 7%. Despite the drops this week, February still wraps up with an overall strong metals market. The overarching trend continues to point towards strong bullish momentum as metals take a moment to digest gains from January. Let’s take a look […]
Metals Regain Momentum
Gold started recovering lost ground this week, climbing up nearly 4% and continuing its steady march back to recent highs. Rocketing back onto the scene, silver shot up nearly 16%. The metals markets signal broad strength across the board as platinum and palladium also post strong gains. Let’s take a look at where prices stand […]
Metals Catch Their Breath
Gold and silver took a much‑needed break this week. Beneath the quieter price action, the big themes haven’t changed at all: volatility in silver, strong underlying demand for gold, shifting macro and geopolitical risk, and increasingly fragile alternatives in stocks and crypto. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, February 18: […]
Gold Has Done Something Silver Hasn’t…
Gold and silver investors just watched one of the wildest starts to a year in recent memory. We’re at the beginning of a whole new era for physical gold. In this week’s Golden Rule Radio, we break down the recent price movements in gold and silver and explore the broader market dynamics driving these shifts. […]
Opportunity Inside Volatility
Gold’s violent late‑January selloff looks scary on a price chart, but the bull market is intact. Smart money is still accumulating, and this pullback is a rare chance to upgrade and add ounces on sale. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of Wednesday, February 4: The price of gold is down […]
Dollar Weakness Fuels Metals
Precious metals show no signs of stopping this week as gold climbs nearly 12% and silver shoots up a staggering 25%. Platinum and palladium both see around 10% increases, with platinum nearing the $3,000 mark. Over in equities we saw the S&P approaching its previous highs. The U.S. dollar weakens even further and drives more […]
Metals Pause, Trend Intact
Gold continued its steady climb this week and crept up to $4,825. After silver’s explosive rise, this week saw a 5% increase as it cools down in the mid $90s. Platinum and palladium continued their push as well, with platinum gaining 8%. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, January 21: […]
Market Rally Reignites
Gold and silver just had a blockbuster week, and if you own metals (or are thinking about adding more), you’re in one of those rare windows where smart moves now can compound your ounces for years to come. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, January 14: The price of gold […]
Metals Roar into the New Year
Precious metals kick off the new year with a bang, with gold seeing a 4% rise and silver surging almost 13% and nearing the previous high. Platinum and palladium trail close behind, seeing a 10% and 9% bump respectively. Equities and the dollar are also pushing higher but compared to the strength seen across the […]
Fundamentals Behind the Metals
Precious metals showed off another impressive week, with gold climbing 3% and ending at $4,340. Silver surged upwards yet again, rising 8% and right into the mid $60s. Platinum and palladium both soared upwards, both posted double-digit gains. Momentum in the precious metals markets continues as weakening labor data and currency debasement push for more […]
BRICS Fuels Metals Boom
Silver pushed new highs this week, jumping up to $61.80, while gold, platinum, and palladium climb roughly 1%. Strength in metals markets continues to rise as BRICS nations push de-dollarization efforts while stockpiling gold and silver. With silver breaking out of consolidation, all indicators point towards a market that has not yet finished its run. […]
Metals Rally While Crypto Sags
Precious metals start their climb again as gold reaches back up above $4,200 and silver surges up 10.5% to just over $58. Following the pre-holiday spike, the S&P remains relatively flat. Meanwhile, volatility in the crypto markets appears to be pushing sentiment back towards precious metals. Between the chaotic crypto markets and ongoing global demand […]
Proactive Positioning in a Lull
Gold and precious metals prices declined this week, relaxing slightly after a hectic autumn run up. The equities markets join the move lower and the dollar pushes back above 100. Even with the short-term pullback, the long-term patterns for gold signal this muli-year climb is not wrapped up yet. Let’s take a look at where […]
Stagflation Signals Emerging
This week on Golden Rule Radio, we see continued market volatility, starting with gold up 5.3% and silver double that at 10.6%, bringing the gold to silver ratio down to 80:1. The dollar index drops down half a percent and below the 100 mark. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, […]
Gold’s Global Takeover
Markets remained mostly quiet this week, with gold up 1.2% and silver up 1.3%. The U.S. dollar made a surprising move when climbing up 1.1% and breaking above 100 on the index. As gold looks to take a breather, the momentum backing its increase continues to mount. Worldwide demand for gold reached its highest ever […]
Rate Cuts, Inflation, and Gold’s Next Move
Despite the recent pullback, our team explains why this may simply be a pause in a long-term bull market, not a breakdown. We discuss how the Fed’s mixed messaging is impacting precious metals, why ETFs in both the East and West are adding gold exposure, and what the broader economic and geopolitical backdrop means for […]
Precious Metals Pullback
This week, gold and silver saw their first major pullback in months, with gold taking a 3% step back and silver down 8.5%. The move does not appear to be due to any change in the underlying fundamentals and instead is driven by profit-taking and rising CME margin requirements. Let’s take a look at where […]
Historic Metals Breakout
There has been extraordinary momentum in the precious metals markets this week, with silver breaking historic barriers and gold continuing its record-setting run. Gold’s climb continues this week as it surged to another new high just above $4,200. Not to be out done, silver locks in nine straight weeks of gains and soars past the […]
Gold’s Relentless Rise Continues
Gold and silver have reached remarkable highs, with gold breaking through $4,000 and silver nearing $50, marking new all-time price records as of this week. Forecasting remains challenging, with analysts believing gold could push toward $5,000 before experiencing significant corrections, but sentiment is far from the euphoric “manic” phase that marks the end of a […]
Market Strength Amid Uncertainty
Gold moved ever closer to the $4,000 milestone this week, climbing up 3.5%. Silver surged a staggering 8.3% and is approaching $50. Platinum and palladium also joined the rally, both breaking through key resistance levels before slightly pulling back. Even amid a strong week for precious metals, the S&P rose 1.7% and the dollar held […]
White Metals Leading the Charge
Following last week’s rate cut, precious metals all saw strong upwards movement, with silver up almost 6% and platinum up a staggering 8%. Gold climbed up 2% and futures saw it breaking $3,800. Equities held close to record high levels, and the dollar slightly rebounded following the sharp Fed-driven drop. Let’s take a look at […]
Fed Sparks Market Swings
Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, September 17: The price of gold is up 0.8%, sitting at $3,660 as of recording. Intraweek, gold broke above $3,700 twice, reaching a new record high. The price of silver is up 1.5% at $41.60. At one point during the week, silver was up […]
Metals Rally Recap
Precious metals continue to march higher, with gold reaching a new all-time high. The platinum-to-palladium ratio narrowed slightly as platinum took a breather while sister metal palladium played catch up. The US dollar index slipped after a downwards revision of jobs data and signs of stagflation. Let’s take a look at where precious metals prices […]
Metals Surge to New Highs
While gold reaches a new record and silver surges past its trading range, government policy continues to reshape the investment terrain. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, September 3: The price of gold is up 4.5% at $3,564, reaching a new record high. The price of silver is up 6.2% […]
Gold Hits $3,400 as Fed Signals Rate Cuts
This week on Golden Rule Radio, the team breaks down the latest moves in the precious metals markets following the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting. Gold hit $3,400, silver is rising alongside it, and rate cut expectations are shaking both the dollar and equities. We also dive into the Fed’s dual mandate struggles, inflation concerns, the […]
Markets Eye Rate Cuts
This week gold and silver see some small downwards movement following their recent gains. Platinum held steady, while palladium continued its declining slide. The S&P briefly reached a new all-time high before dropping down to 6,400. Meanwhile, the focus shifts to Jackson Hole and what the next Fed meeting will unveil. Let’s take a look […]
Futures Hint at Gold Surge
Ongoing tariff fears pushed futures markets above $3,500 and hints at a potential gold breakout. With continued rising inflation, and a high likelihood of a September rate cut, the precious metals market is positioned for strong gains. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, August 13: The price of gold is […]
Overseas Demand Fuels Gold
While the U.S. demand remains down, global demand for physical gold is surging. Russia and China are challenging the Western pricing dominance as they open their own precious metals exchange to begin swaying control of the metals. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of Wednesday, August 6: The price of gold […]
Volatility Strikes Precious Metals
All four major precious metals—gold, silver, platinum, and palladium—experienced notable declines this week thanks to robust economic figures and the Fed’s decision to keep rates steady. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, July 30: The price of gold dropped $107 (3.1%) to $3,275, with an additional $54 (1.6%) lost in […]
Precious Metals Push Higher
Metals see new highs across the board this week, with gold briefly pushing up to $3,440 before settling back down to $3,390. Silver continued its push, rising 3.5%, and is unlikely to slow down based on the channel it created over the past two years. Platinum bumps up 1% but looks to be finally losing […]
Metals Rally Into Summer
While the S&P 500 showed little activity this week, precious metals sparked significant excitement among investors. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of Wednesday, July 16: Gold edged up 0.75% to near $3,350 per ounce. The real story, however, was the volatility: we saw $60 swings in gold’s price in a […]
Gold Trends and Investor Traps
The metals markets have been anything but dull, even if the week’s price action felt subdued. The compressing pennant pattern in gold’s trading often signals an imminent breakout—yet, as history shows, gold can stubbornly trade sideways. For investors, this means patience may be warranted. Let’s take a look at where precious metals stand as of […]
Platinum’s Power Move
The past week saw significant volatility across precious metals. Gold experienced a sharp drop to $3,240 before rebounding by $120, ultimately ending the week with only a modest gain. Silver followed a similar trajectory, swinging 4% down and back up about half a percent for the week. The white metals—platinum and palladium—were the real standouts. […]
White Metals Show Strength
This week saw modest declines in gold and silver. Platinum, however, bucked the trend, rising to its highest level in 11 years. Palladium also managed a 1% gain. Despite these moves, overall volatility was limited. The technical picture shows a sideways-to-slightly-down trend in the short term, but the long-term bull market remains intact. Let’s take […]
Markets Shift Toward Metals
Platinum was the big winner of the week, rising up 6% and flirting with a previous high reached in February. And it still has more room to go higher. Gold was flat on the week. But it still continues to shine, as geopolitical and economic uncertainty has more investors seeking safety. Even bond market authorities […]
White Metals Lead the Charge
The white medals lead the markets this week, supported by the tightening supply and industrial demand. Silver surged up to over 5%, smashing through the $35 barrier, while platinum shot up 13%. Palladium showed strong movement as well with a 7.5% gain. As the dollar decline continues, commodities are showing signs of a breakout. Further […]
Debt Rising, Faith Falling
Gold’s rally continues, up over 3% from last week, and silver is not to be outdone, rising almost 4%. We are seeing signs in the S&P and Dow of reaching potential tops following May’s gains. Demand for gold remains globally, with soaring debt, government spending, and geopolitical tensions showcasing the safe haven found in gold. […]
Market Moves: Gold, Dollar, Debt
Gold kicked the week off dropping just below the $3,300 level, while silver dropped down about 2%. Platinum held onto its strong gain following last week staying near $1,060, though palladium took a sharp drop by over 7%. Copper remained flat overall at $4.60 but is up over 10% from 2020’s high. The S&P 500 […]
Commodity Bull Run Continues
Gold bounced back from a short-term decline following April’s highs. Platinum pushed up to its highest level in a year, while palladium gained 9%. With shifts in global monetary sentiment, bitcoin shot up to a new high. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, May 21: The price of gold is […]
CPI Down, Dollar Up – What’s Next for Gold?
In this week’s Golden Rule Radio, we unpack gold’s recent correction and explain why it might be healthy for the long-term trend. We look at what’s driving the dollar’s bounce, how CPI surprised markets, and why central banks — not retail investors — are still the biggest force behind gold’s rise. Plus: silver’s price action, […]
Fiscal Woes Fuel Gold Demand
This week gold rose up slightly, while silver took a small dip. Palladium and platinum are neck and neck. Meanwhile, the dollar index made a slight recovery despite a quiet Fed announcement. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, May 7: The price of gold is up about 2.5%, sitting at […]
Dollar Index at a Crossroads
This week gold and silver took a small decline. Gold is still up 5% over April, holding strong in the long-term trend. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of Wednesday, April 30: The price of gold is down about 1.2%, sitting at $3,290 as of this recording. But it is up 5% […]
Short-Term Retrace, Long-Term Trend
Gold reached a new all-time high, finally hitting $3,500 as predicted. Silver gained ground, recovering from recent losses, while other metals remained flat. Let’s take a look at where the prices of precious metals stand as of Wednesday, April 23: The price of gold is up around 2% as of this recording. Intraweek, gold rose […]
Momentum in Precious Metals
Gold sees a massive surge this week, climbing all the way up to $3,343. Silver also saw a 5% rise to $32.70, while platinum and palladium saw some modest gains. Alongside the US dollar’s weakened performance and high global demand for gold, the momentum behind gold continues to grow and the likelihood of higher prices […]
Navigating a Shaky Market
Markets remain in flux this week, with many sudden movements and short-term charts giving little insight. Silver, platinum, palladium, and copper all see steep declines compared to gold’s continued strong performance. This week, we focus on the broader scope this week and investigate more long-term planning for your investment portfolio. Let’s take a look at […]
Tariffs, Gold, & Economic Shifts
This week we review the strong gains seen in precious metals over the first quarter against the struggling equities market. Gold’s increases follow a strong movement from central banks and hedges to repatriate money to cover weak equities markets. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on April 2: The […]
Debt Crisis Looms
Precious metals markets remain relatively flat this week, while gold takes a minor step back down following its recent climb. Copper is the star of the show this week, reaching a new all-time high and seeing a 10% increase over the last 10 days. The S&P and USD make a small rebound, following weeks of […]
Metals Shine While Stocks Struggle
Gold surged 4% since last week, while silver has risen 1.6%, maintaining a gold-to-silver ratio near 90:1. Platinum and palladium also saw gains, up 1.7% and 1%, respectively. Meanwhile, the stock market remains under pressure, climbing back up in small increments, but all staying below their 200-day moving averages. Let’s take a look at where […]
Flight to Safety Begins
Precious metals make a strong showing this week with gold back above the $2900 level. The US dollar continues its downwards trend, dropping 3% over the last week. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on March 12: The price of gold is up about 0.5% at $2,936. It did […]
Silver Shines, Dollar Weakens
Precious metals experienced some small dips early in the week, but all jumped back up to steady levels, while silver rose over 3% from last week. The volatility continues with the dollar index down significantly. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on March 5: The price of gold is […]
Markets Face Pullback
Gold was down slightly week over week. Silver dropped 3% over the past week, while platinum was flat and palladium dropped over 7%. Bitcoin took a massive hit following a major hack. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on February 26: The price of gold is down 0.6% at […]
Gold Demand Shakes Markets
Gold and silver rose up this week, while platinum slid off a new high and palladium remained flat. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on February 19: The price of gold is up 0.6% at $2,935. However, gold was as high as around $2,947 this past week, so we […]
Gold Hits New All-Time Highs | Market Insights & Inflation Concerns
Gold and platinum continue to march higher, while silver and palladium buck the overall trend. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on February 12: The price of gold is up 1.25% to around $2904 — not a huge change week over week. However, gold did reach a high of […]
Market Volatility Continues
Gold and precious metals saw more volatility over the last week, but overall strong in the beginning of this new year. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on February 5: The price of gold is up 3.6% to $2,862. However, gold did break above $2,900 in the futures market. […]
Markets in Motion
Gold and precious metals were largely flat over the week, as broader markets gyrated on AI news from China and the Fed’s decision to keep rates steady. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on January 29: Gold is flat at $2,755 from a week earlier. Gold did touch up […]
Gold Nears Record Highs
Gold and precious metals continue their march higher this week, buoyed by continued enthusiasm for the new US president and administration. Let’s take a look at where prices stand as of our recording on January 23: The price of gold is up 2.5%, sitting at around $2,756. That’s only about $35 away from its previous […]
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