Nathan Cole covers global energy markets, commodities trading, and precious metals, including oil, natural gas, gold, silver, and critical minerals. His reporting focuses on supply-demand dynamics, OPEC policy decisions, inflation hedging flows, and the relationship between commodities, the U.S. dollar, and real yields. He analyzes how geopolitical risk, production data, and global trade flows influence resource pricing and corporate earnings exposure across sectors. Based in Houston, Nathan maintains close relationships with energy executives and commodities traders, and outside of work he enjoys offshore sailing and hiking along the Gulf Coast.
The precious metals market suffered an unprecedented selloff as gold and silver lost more than $10 trillion in market value in a single day. Extreme volatility pushed gold below $4,400 per ounce and forced Thailand to temporarily halt gold futures trading.
Silver has fallen nearly 38% from its recent peak in just two days, triggering warnings from analysts who point to extreme technical signals. Despite the sharp selloff, the metal still closed the month higher, extending a nine-month rally.
Gold experienced its most extreme trading session on record as more than $3 trillion in market value vanished within an hour before a massive rebound. Analysts say volatility exceeded levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
Gold futures surged past $5,300 per ounce for the first time on record, capping a 21% rally in just one month. Analysts say investor focus is shifting from cryptocurrencies toward precious metals as gold’s market value soars.
Tether has accumulated roughly 140 tonnes of physical gold worth about $23 billion, making it the world’s largest private holder of the metal. The stablecoin issuer is buying up to two tonnes per week as it positions itself as a gold-backed financial powerhouse.
Silver surged to a record $117 per ounce before pulling back toward $110, capping one of the most volatile episodes in precious metals history. Analysts say trillions of dollars in value shifted hands within hours, marking a defining moment for commodities markets.
Fresnillo Plc has emerged as one of the world’s top-performing stocks in 2025, delivering gains that outpaced even the historic rallies in gold and silver.
Spot silver reached $60 per ounce for the first time ever, propelled by tight supplies and growing demand. The surge is drawing fresh scrutiny as supply shortages, rising industrial demand, and speculative flows reshape silver’s traditional role.
The Bank for International Settlements says gold’s 60% surge alongside record-setting equities marks an unusual pattern that may signal speculative excess across major markets.
Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, soaring 71% amid tightening supply, emptying vaults, and accelerating industrial demand from EVs, AI hardware, and solar technologies. Analysts say prices may continue rising.
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong fell sharply in October, sliding about 64% from September as softer domestic demand and high global prices curbed buying activity.
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion in Swiss investment in the U.S. through 2028.
Chinese camera maker Insta360 gifted employees solid gold keyboard keys as annual bonuses, with one ‘spacebar’ key alone worth about $45,000, symbolizing recognition and stability amid market volatility.
China has secured its first foreign partner under its gold-custody scheme, with Cambodia agreeing to store reserves in China as Beijing expands its role in global bullion markets.
Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett says gold and Chinese equities offer the strongest protection for investors riding the artificial-intelligence boom.
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