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12.24.25 - How Much Gold Did BRICS Buy in 2025?
Gold last traded at $4,480 an ounce. Silver at $71.84 an ounce.
Silver Price to $200? Analyst Lays Out Bold 2026 Price Target -Watcher.Guru
Silver has decisively moved through the $70 price level and may be on a trajectory toward $200. While this may sound improbable at first glance, an expanding set of fundamental and market-driven factors continues to strengthen the case for such an outcome.
by Juhi Mirza
2025 has been particularly favorable for metals, as gold and silver both have continued to break new records. Both the assets have surged dramatically over the year, with silver emerging as the top asset, surging over 100%. That being said, one analyst thinks that silver is more bankable than others and is poised to surge more in 2026.
Per Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, the expert believes that silver is currently on a path towards prosperity, eyeing a new price spot of $200 in the near future.
“SILVER over $70. GREAT NEWS for gold and silver stackers. BAD NEWS for FAKE MONEY savers. I am concerned $70 silver may signal hyperinflation in 5 years as the fake $ keeps losing value. Don’t be a loser. Fake dollars will continue to lose purchasing power as silver goes to $200 in 2026. Take care.”
The rising geopolitical uncertainties have made investors wary of the dollar. This narrative is fueling the rise of metals, with gold and silver taking the lead. READ MORE
How Much Gold Did BRICS Buy in 2025? Total Reserves Revealed -Watcher.Guru
We know that BRICS nations have been aggressively accumulating gold, and we are now gaining clearer insight into the scale of those purchases. The alliance is taking deliberate, strategic steps to ensure the success of its de-dollarization efforts.
by Loredana Harsana
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Central Bank’s gold buying jumped 41% in Q2 2025, and purchases actually reached 166 tonnes. This increase accelerated various major acquisition programs, transforming multiple essential central bank strategies. Russia’s sitting on 2,336 tonnes right now, China holds 2,298 tonnes, and India has 880 tonnes in reserves. These holdings leveraged several key strategic advantages, pioneering numerous significant reserve positions across certain critical markets. Brazil made its first purchase since 2021, bringing reserves from 129.7 to 145.1 tonnes by September.
So, on November 10, 2025, BRICS launched “The Unit” through the International Research Institute for Advanced Systems on the Cardano blockchain, which is pretty significant. This implementation catalyzed various major transformations across multiple essential digital settlement frameworks. The gold-backed BRICS Unit is pegged 40% to gold and 60% to BRICS currencies, designed specifically for cross-border trade between member nations. The architecture leveraged several key technological innovations, optimizing numerous significant transaction mechanisms. READ MORE
Gold Price Breaks Triangle: Is a $5,700 Top Coming by Spring 2026? -Watcher.Guru
Gold is still delivering remarkable, attention-grabbing price moves; and as momentum continues to build, a growing number of forecasts are emerging. Many of these projections anticipate continued explosive gains, comparable to what we have already seen this year.
by Juhi Mirza
Gold price is now the latest market rage, as the asset continues to break new records each day. The gold price has now surged massively over the year, topping charts while scaling the ambitious $4500 mark. Analysts continue to forecast bullish gold price calls, adding how there’s enough fuel left for gold to rally further in 2026.
According to Rashad Hajiyev, a notable finance expert, gold has recently broken out of a triangle setup and is now steadily aiming to hit new highs. This breakup has already led the gold price to rise by 6% till now, displaying more opportunities for the asset to bank on. In addition to this, gold’s precious breakout resulted in the asset rallying 30% in a span of 51 days.
Hajiyev later adds how the asset may easily break the top $5K spot, hitting $5.7K by March or April 2026 if it continues to rally and move at its current speed and momentum.
However, Hajiyev also predicts a brief January shakeout, a temporary consolidation, that may tip the gold price down before helping it soar later. READ MORE
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12.23.25 - Gold and silver reach fresh highs for second day running
Gold last traded at $4,493 an ounce. Silver at $71.28 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: At the risk of sounding repetitive, gold and silver have once again reached new highs. A question I’m frequently asked is whether it makes sense to sell after such a strong run. My response is simple: the same forces that have driven prices higher are not only still in place, they’ve intensified. From that perspective, today is a great time to buy.
Gold and silver reach fresh highs for second day running — and could keep climbing -CNBC
by Tasmin Lockwood
Gold and silver have rallied this year — and prices keep climbing.
Gold futures for February delivery rose settled 0.8% higher at $4,505.7, after hitting a record of $4,530.80 per ounce. Spot gold was up 1.04% to $4,491.68 per ounce.
Meanwhile silver futures for March advanced 4.59% and was last seen at $71.71 per ounce, while spot silver was last trading at $71.22, up 3.19%. Spot silver crossed $70 for the first time earlier in the session.
The metals have soared this year, smashing consecutive price records as sentiment shook on riskier assets amid fears of an AI bubble and uncertainty over the next Federal Reserve chair looking into 2026.
Gold is typically viewed as a safe bet in times of economic or geopolitical uncertainty and is often used as a hedge. READ MORE
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12.22.25 - Gold and silver prices soar to new highs
Gold last traded at $4,443 an ounce. Silver at $68.93 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The investment community is finally recognizing the strength of precious metals and the wisdom of owning them. Gold and silver prices continue to climb to all-time record highs. These historic rallies reinforce the role of gold and silver as a hedge against monetary easing, currency debasement, and global uncertainty. It is a compelling time to consider adding metals to your portfolio as insurance in volatile markets.
Gold and silver prices soar to new highs as the yellow metal reemerges as a hedge -CNBC
by Tasmin Lockwood
Gold and silver prices soared to new highs on Monday.
Gold futures hit a record of $4,477.7 per ounce, and was last trading at $4,466.90 an ounce. Spot gold was up 2.13% to $4,430.22 per ounce. Prices are up nearly 70% since the start of the year.
The metal has soared this year, smashing consecutive price records as risk assets lost ground. Gold is typically viewed as a safe haven asset in times of economic or geopolitical turbulence.
Silver typically tracks gold, and was last seen at a record $68.96 per ounce while spot silver was last trading at $68.98. Prices have gained 128% since the start of the year.
Stateside, U.S.-listed shares of gold miners and silver miners ticked up in premarket trading. The iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF was last seen almost 2.7% higher. READ MORE
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12.19.25 - $9,000,000,000,000 Wall of US Debt Incoming
Gold last traded at $4,347 an ounce. Silver at $67.25 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Our national debt is an embarassment. It's astonishing that other governments have allowed us to get away with what amounts to financial malpractice for so many years. Granted, there were benefits for others in allowing it to continue, but it's increasingly clear that this path may ultimately come back to bite all of us.
$9,000,000,000,000 Wall of US Debt Incoming As Fed Unleashes Money Printers: Peter St Onge -The Daily Hodl
Former Heritage Foundation think tank economist Peter St Onge just issued a fresh warning about inflation.
In a new video update, the economist says the Federal Reserve’s decision to end quantitative tightening (QT) and start buying short-term U.S. Treasury bills will likely cause inflation to jump higher once again.
“The Federal Reserve just announced it’s unleashing the money printers to finance a $9 trillion wall of federal debt coming due this year – as in markets won’t buy it, so the Fed will with counterfeit money. This is where the Fed types zeros on Excel sheets in the basement, declares they’re dollars like any good counterfeiter, then uses those fake dollars to buy government debt called Quantitative Easing, or QE. [Fed chair] Jerome Powell said the Fed’s kicking off with $40 billion a month, which is a half trillion dollars per year, lovingly printed straight out of your wallet.”
St Onge warns the Fed is firmly locked in a dangerous situation, as the government grapples with the need to control interest rates and keep the financial sector afloat. READ MORE
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12.18.25 - Oracle's fall from grace
Gold last traded at $4,332 an ounce. Silver at $65.49 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Is the AI bubble finally starting to burst? Are investors sick of the burn rate with no real results? Some are pointing to Oracle as the first domino to fall, citing the company’s recent drop in share price. If that’s the case, the bigger question becomes: who's next?
Oracle's fall from grace has made it the poster child for AI-bubble excess -Business Insider
by Joe Ciolli
September 10, 2025 was one of the feel-good days of the year in markets.
At the center of the party was Oracle, the legacy tech company who stormed the gates of the AI trade with a blockbuster forecast for its cloud-infrastructure business.
Investors were so fired up about Oracle's AI guidance that they sent shares soaring as much as 43% that day. The company was briefly more valuable than JPMorgan. Larry Ellison overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest person — for a couple of hours at least. The S&P 500 finished the day at a record high. The vibes were immaculate.
Now, in retrospect, the whole ordeal feels like the overreaction of the year.
Oracle's stock is down 46% since that blissful high, and now sits with a positive return of just 7% for the year, roughly half of the S&P 500. READ MORE
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12.17.25 - Gold forecast to glitter again next year
Gold last traded at $4,338 an ounce. Silver at $66.21 an ounce.
BRICS Enters Second Stage of Expansion -Watcher.Guru
Just when it seemed the BRICS alliance had quieted down, it has resurfaced; this time with reports that it is entering a second phase of expansion. Despite efforts by the Trump administration to slow BRICS' momentum, progress has been limited, and the challenge remains a steep uphill battle.
by Vinod Dsouza
Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov confirmed on Tuesday that the alliance has entered the second stage of expansion. He did not reveal a specific timeline for when the bloc intends to invite new countries into the grouping. “We have now entered, I believe, the second stage of expansion. I will not speculate here about when, who, and in what capacity we will have further rapprochement with BRICS,” said Ryabkov to PIR Center.
He also hinted that the second stage of expansion could also happen through a new category of BRICS partner countries. “Opportunities exist for this, including through the creation of a category of partner states. BRICS already has quite a few of these countries that have recently achieved this status,” he said.
The diplomat stressed that Russia’s Chairmanship in 2023 was a major success as the BRICS expansion took place under its watch. Ryabkov explained that the alliance ensured a smooth integration of the new members into the bloc. Every founding member country played an important role in inducting the new countries. “All BRICS members acknowledge that we have accomplished this task quite effectively,” he said. READ MORE
Gold forecast to glitter again next year despite biggest gain since 1979 -Reuters
It appears 2026 may not offer gold much of a breather when it comes to price appreciation. The analysts cited here are far from alone. An overwhelming number of analysts and institutions are forecasting yet another banner year ahead for the yellow metal.
by Polina Devitt
Gold has made its biggest jump since the 1979 oil crisis in 2025 -- with prices doubling in the last two years -- a performance which might previously have meant forecasts of a big correction.
Yet a growing investor pool and factors ranging from U.S. policy to war in Ukraine mean analysts at JP Morgan, Bank of America and consultancy Metals Focus now see bullion hitting $5,000 per troy ounce in 2026.
Spot gold prices reached a record $4,381 in October, having never hit $3,000 before March, driven by demand from central banks and investors with new participants ranging from stablecoin issuer Tether to corporate treasurers.
BofA strategist Michael Widmer said expectations of further gains or portfolio diversification are driving the buying, with impetus from U.S. fiscal deficits, efforts to narrow the U.S. current account deficit and a weak dollar policy.
Philip Newman, managing director at Metals Focus, said further support stemmed from worries about U.S. Federal Reserve independence, tariff disputes and geopolitics including war in Ukraine and Russia's interaction with NATO countries in Europe. READ MORE
Peter Schiff Hints Which Asset Breaks First in the US Economy -Watcher.Guru
Peter Schiff, long known for his market perspectives, has shared his outlook for the coming year and identified what he believes will be the first asset class to break. His view likely won't surprise many; but it's well worth the read.
by Juhi Mirza
Peter Schiff, a notable economist, has once again shared his insights, adding how the US economy is walking on eggshells, enduring intense pressure. Talking about it on X, Schiff detailed how the rise of gold and silver is hinting at a major economic upheaval, with two assets that may collapse first, signaling the change has already started to unveil.
Peter Schiff has once again taken the markets by storm, adding in his insights about the US economic future. In his latest tweet, Schiff shared his view about us being embroiled in an intense economic crisis. He detailed how the rise of gold and silver is hinting at a possible economic explosion, “pulling the rug under the US dollar and Treasuries.” Furthermore, Schiff adds this development may further have a ripple effect, sending consumer prices, bond yields, and unemployment rates soaring to new highs.
“The U.S. economy is teetering on the brink of the biggest economic crisis of our lifetimes. Gold and silver prices skyrocketing to new highs will ultimately pull the rug out from under the U.S. dollar. And Treasuries. Sending consumer prices, bond yields, and unemployment soaring.” READ MORE
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12.16.25 - Why The Price Of Silver Is Poised To Skyrocket
Gold last traded at $4,309 an ounce. Silver at $63.75 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: At the risk of beating the proverbial “dead horse,” here’s yet another article pointing to what many believe could be explosive upside in silver. Not only do the broader conditions appear favorable, but key financial indicators are increasingly aligned as well. The case for silver continues to strengthen—making now a compelling time to act. Call us today to get started.
This Is Why The Price Of Silver Is Poised To Skyrocket -King World News
(King World News) – Otavio Costa: If you ask me, 2026 has the potential to mark a major inflection point for commodities.
Gold has already led the way, and what we’re seeing now appears to be the early stages of a much broader move across resource markets — one that could significantly benefit from what looks increasingly like an unavoidable, ultra-dovish Fed stance.
I’m especially excited about the potential for the gold-to-silver ratio to move meaningfully lower, copper to break out and enter a true price-discovery phase, and energy commodities to stage a comeback that may surprise many investors.
These are simply my own views — rooted in respect for history, a long-term conviction in hard assets, and the recognition that today’s structural imbalances outweigh any genuine ability to restrain inflationary forces. READ MORE
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12.15.25 - Fed Quietly Returns to Money Printing
Gold last traded at $4,305 an ounce. Silver at $64.09 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The Federal Reserve has, once again, fired up its printing presses. That reality alone raises concerns; but when we hear this is being done “quietly,” it suggests something potentially more troubling than business as usual. A lack of transparency only amplifies the risk. The U.S. dollar is already under significant pressure, and this kind of monetary behavior is a key reason why.
Fed Quietly Returns to Money Printing, Economist Warns -Watcher.Guru
by Loredana Harsana
Money printing 2025 concerns are now resurfacing after the Federal Reserve quietly resumed purchasing securities this week, and it’s a move that Heritage Foundation chief economist E.J. Antoni warns could actually reignite inflation heading into next year. The money printing Fed activities began just Thursday, even as policymakers were cutting interest rates and also touting their progress against rising prices. Right now, this shift in Fed balance sheet expansion has largely escaped public attention, but it could have some pretty significant implications for the economy.
The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it will actually resume buying Treasury securities, and they’re starting with $40 billion in Treasury bills beginning Friday. This Fed balance sheet expansion marks a reversal from the quantitative tightening program that began back in June 2022. The central bank explained that purchases will “remain elevated for a few months” before being “significantly reduced,” citing some concerns about overnight funding market pressures.
Antoni appeared on Newsmax’s “The Count” Saturday and had this to say about money printing in 2025:
“I think the bigger story that has really gotten hidden in the news is the fact that just yesterday, the Fed started buying securities again, expanding its balance sheet. These are all terms that mean they’re going back to printing money, and that’s going to put upward pressure on prices next year. And it’s going to unfortunately, it’s going to counter a lot of the administration’s good work on regulatory reform.” READ MORE
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12.12.25 - A Once-in-a-Generation Breakout
Gold last traded at $4,295 an ounce. Silver at $61.61 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Silver's momentum has become unmistakable. With the metal setting new highs almost by the day, each peak is quickly followed by fresh forecasts calling for even stronger gains. The next major milestone appears to be the $100-per-ounce range; a level analysts are watching closely. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of our Walking Liberty Half Dollar offer before the market advances further.
A Once-in-a-Generation Breakout: Silver Price Chart Points to $96 Next -Watcher.Guru
by Juhi Mirza
While many have been considering gold as the breakout asset of 2025, in hindsight, silver has also been performing extremely well, taking the markets by surprise. Silver price is now heading for a historic parabolic run, a once-in-a-generation breakout, aiming to hit $96 in due time.
According to Rashad Hajiyev, a leading financial expert, silver broke out of its 45-year cup and handle formation in October and has been rallying hard since then. Silver first broke away from its earlier price hindrances to hit $50 and is now swiftly aiming towards a new high of $70 in its first-phase parabolic run. Hajiyev shared how the silver price has more than doubled, over 120%, in 2025 alone, which gives it an edge over other assets that have taken their time rising up to the radar.
Hajiyev later shared how this cup and handle formation is now hinting at $96, which may materialize at the latest by early 2026.
“Silver broke out from a 45-year cup & Handle formation in October 2025,handle having crossed the historic all-time high of $50. In 2025 alone silver more than doubled, having gained 120% up to date. I believe the next station is in the $70 area. The measured move of a mega cup & handle formation targets $96, which is likely going to materialize in early 2026. For now let’s enjoy silver’s parabolic rally! This post is not investment advice…” READ MORE
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12.11.25 - Can Gold Reach $5,000?
Gold last traded at $4,282 an ounce. Silver at $63.56 an ounce.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Can gold reach $5,000? At this stage, it’s almost surprising that this question is still being asked. If gold were to reach only $5,000 in 2026, it would actually represent one of its weaker performances relative to the trajectory we’ve seen in recent years. While nothing is guaranteed, the current state of global financial instability makes it far more plausible that gold will not only reach $5,000, but significantly surpass it.
Can Gold Hit $5,000 and What’s The Timeline? -Investing Haven
Gold trades at strong levels, central banks added about 200 tonnes this year, and major banks see a clear path to $5,000 if key conditions line up.
Gold holds around $4,200/oz after a solid year of gains.
Big banks, including BofA, HSBC and JPM, model scenarios that reach $5,000 when real rates fall and demand stays healthy.
Growing ETF interest and steady central-bank buying provide real-world support, giving these Gold price forecasts more weight than simple speculation.
But can gold really hit $5,000? READ MORE
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