Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Gold demand from the jewellery sector fell by more than 23% in the first quarter of 2026 as surging prices fundamentally altered how engagement rings are designed and bought, according to new research. Gold prices rose 16.2% over the quarter and are now nearly 60% higher than a year ago, creating substantial cost pressures for manufacturers and consumers alike.
Gold fell in early Asian trade on renewed concerns over inflation stemming from a rise in crude oil prices.
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Gold broke above an important short-term technical level on Friday — a sign that the precious metal may be starting to regain momentum after a sluggish stretch since the start of the Iran conflict.
Gold is consolidating at a key technical inflection point as short-term bearish signals emerge near major moving average resistance, while the broader long-term bull trend remains structurally intact.
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.
Gold markets are moving higher as traders react to economic reports from the U.S. and focus on falling oil prices.
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include covering territorial and federal politics in Nunavut, Canada.
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.