https://www.goldinvestors.news Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:24:53 +0000 en-us hourly 1 https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/silver-surges-as-dollar-strength-boxes-in-gold-after-fed-rate-repricing/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229535 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Silver decisively outpaced gold as easing oil prices supported markets, while a firm dollar and Treasury yields near 5.0% contained bullion. Upcoming U.S. economic reports could determine whether gold escapes the middle of the $4,300 range. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/tiny-magnet-maker-pulls-in-stunning-1-6-billion-from-lutnick/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229532 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Mandy Eckart USA Rare Earth has attracted billions in government and private capital, but unresolved questions about Round Top’s ore quality, delayed commercial production and Cantor Fitzgerald’s involvement continue to shadow Washington’s ambitious critical minerals bet. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/u-s-30-year-mortgage-rate-surges-to-7-12-as-housing-squeeze-tightens/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229529 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Howard Carver The average 30 year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.12% as higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields and the Federal Reserve’s latest rate increase intensified pressure on homebuyers and drove more applicants toward adjustable rate loans. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/netflix-stock-gets-mauled-as-youtube-tightens-its-grip/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229526 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Rachel Cho Netflix shares are sinking as YouTube expands its television audience, courts leading creators, and challenges episodic streaming. Weak sales, cautious guidance, and only 2% viewing growth during the first half have added to Wall Street’s concerns. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/u-s-regulators-scramble-to-build-crypto-rulebook-as-clarity-act-stalls-in-senate/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229523 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Rachel Cho The SEC and CFTC are using existing authority to build crypto rules after the Clarity Act stalled, while industry leaders, federal lawmakers, and state officials clash over regulatory certainty and control of digital asset markets. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/ionq-maplebear-and-worthington-ignite-premarket-action/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229520 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Gold Investors Staff IonQ, Maplebear and Worthington drew attention among major premarket movers, but the available material provided no prices, trading direction, percentage changes or catalysts behind the activity. Readers were also warned that market data may be delayed at least 15 minutes. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/mcdonalds-unleashes-8-5-billion-upgrade-blitz-to-supercharge-growth/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229517 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Rachel Cho McDonald’s will spend up to $8.5 billion supporting franchisee upgrades while targeting higher operating margins, stronger restaurant efficiency and global sales growth through its NEXT strategy and the new Make It Golden employee training program. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/trump-and-xi-put-ai-safety-on-the-table-as-neither-side-backs-down/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229514 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Trump and Xi may explore AI safety frameworks and an emergency communication channel, but disputes over advanced chips, distillation, verification, and technological leadership leave little prospect that either country will agree to slow development. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/gold-holds-above-4330-as-hormuz-diplomacy-pushes-oil-lower/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229474 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Gold Investors Staff Gold remained above $4,330 as falling oil prices eased inflation pressure, but a firmer dollar and hawkish Fed signals capped gains. Conditional Hormuz diplomacy pushed crude lower while unresolved shipping risks preserved defensive demand for bullion. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/nasdaq-hits-fresh-record-as-sp-500-stalls-while-iran-risk-looms/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229477 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Howard Carver The Nasdaq reached another intraday record as artificial intelligence shares advanced, but Iran tensions, elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields and weak market breadth kept broader investor enthusiasm firmly in check. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/altman-and-amodei-expected-at-high-stakes-un-security-council-ai-meeting/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229480 2026-09-23T22:51:15+00:00 Mandy Eckart Leading AI executives are expected before the U.N. Security Council as warnings over advanced models collide with Trump’s growth focused stance and a string of disclosures involving autonomous hacking, cyber incidents and other concerning behavior. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/mystery-deepens-over-who-will-attend-the-trump-xi-dinner/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229483 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Mandy Eckart Xi Jinping’s state visit is approaching, but Beijing has not named the Chinese executives accompanying him. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected at Thursday’s dinner, while representatives from several prominent Chinese companies reportedly remain under consideration. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/binance-bets-100-million-on-circle-in-sweeping-global-usdc-push/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229487 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Rachel Cho Binance is taking a $100 million stake in Circle while promoting USDC to its global users, giving the stablecoin issuer a major distribution channel as it challenges Tether’s commanding international position. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/mcdonalds-faces-investor-reckoning-as-u-s-business-stumbles/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229486 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Gold Investors Staff McDonald’s faces skeptical investors after U.S. traffic declined, same store sales rose just 0.8%, and shares fell 18%. Management is expected to detail plans covering value, menu improvements, beverages, restaurant renovations and tighter spending. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/bitcoin-blasts-past-86000-as-analysts-declare-crypto-winter-over/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229492 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Mandy Eckart Bitcoin held near $86,000 as ETF demand, forced buying, and a technical breakout strengthened analysts' conviction that crypto winter has ended, although the market remains about 30% below its October record valuation. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/feds-collins-says-rate-hike-will-steer-inflation-back-to-2-goal/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229493 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Rachel Cho Susan Collins backed the Federal Reserve’s unanimous quarter percentage point rate increase, warning that inflation could remain notably above 2% as updated projections pointed to another increase this year and possible further tightening in 2027. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/intel-stock-rockets-25-in-5-days-as-ai-agent-cpu-demand-explodes/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229498 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Cynthia Bushing Intel shares gained 25% in five days as demand for CPUs rose alongside agentic AI, while reported manufacturing interest from Google, Nvidia, and SK Hynix added weight to the chipmaker’s broader push to regain semiconductor leadership. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/gold-clings-above-4300-as-oil-cools-and-yields-tower/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229461 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Rachel Cho Gold remained above $4,300 as geopolitical risks provided support, but firm Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and expectations for another Federal Reserve increase continued to block a decisive breakout. Oil’s retreat softened the immediate inflation threat. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/paramount-and-warner-bros-shares-soar-as-111-billion-settlement-talks-accelerate/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229458 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Mandy Eckart Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares jumped as settlement discussions advanced over the $111 billion acquisition, with proposed terms requiring 30 theatrical releases annually and imposing steep penalties when the combined company falls short. https://www.goldinvestors.news/2026/09/trump-faces-fierce-lawsuit-as-ms-now-cnn-and-politico-battle-white-house-ban/ https://www.goldinvestors.news/?p=1229455 2026-09-23T22:51:16+00:00 Rachel Cho MS NOW, CNN and Politico plan to seek emergency federal relief restoring White House access, arguing Trump revoked press credentials without notice and retaliated against protected reporting, while the president says he is targeting what he calls fake news.