Billionaire investors and Wall Street strategists argue over where defense ends and speculation begins

"Gold has become a meme asset": what Bill Gross, Ray Dalio and other gurus are saying

The silver market experienced a record shortage of the metal and prices soared to an all-time high in 1980. A similar jump to $50 an ounce 45 years ago was also the result of an unprecedented shortage caused by the billionaire Hunt brothers. Today, to make money, traders are flying bullion from New York to London by airplane, although back in January they were flying it in the opposite direction.

Silver market rush: what the story of the Hunt brothers, who brought it down 45 years ago, teaches us

Zions Bancorporation, National Association

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

Western Alliance Bancorporation

Major stock indices in the US ended the week in the plus, with the broad market index S&amp;P 500 showing the best growth in five trading days since August. Traders on Friday reduced concerns about the credit market crisis, and they also increased hope for a reduction in the heat in the confrontation between the U.S. and China. Donald Trump said he is likely to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month and also acknowledged that 100% duties on Chinese goods cannot be sustained for long.

S&amp;P 500 posted its best week since August: debt crisis and trade war receded

The questions and answers Dalio collected are going to be used to train his "AI clone"

Billionaire Dalio invited traders to ask him questions. What are they most concerned about?

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

Newmont Corporation

Barrick Mining Corporation

Zijin Gold International Company Limited

In October 2025, the value of gold reached the $4000 per ounce mark for the first time and has already passed $4200. But it's not even about round numbers, but about the unprecedented growth that this protective asset has demonstrated. Since the beginning of the year, gold has grown by more than 60%. How to bet on gold without physically buying it?

Gold rush: gold miners' shares rise twice as fast as gold prices rise

Since the beginning of 2025, gold has risen in price by about 60%, while bitcoin has added about 20%

"Gold is the new bitcoin": Yardeni expects the precious metal to rise to $10,000 in four years

Walmart Inc.

OpenAI seeks new revenue streams and partnerships to cover trillion-dollar costs and relaxes content policy to allow adult erotic material. The gold price hit a record $4185 per ounce, reflecting rising tensions between the US and China and expectations of a Fed rate cut. On these and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of October 15.

Main by morning: OpenAI relaxes erotica policy and seeks money for $1 trillion spending spree

Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA

Kering SA

LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, Societe Europeenne

High precious metal prices have been a negative factor for the luxe along with duties and a weakening dollar

Gold peaks due to Trump's trade threats. Why is this bad for luxury brands?

Gold.com, Inc.

GoldMining Inc.


Gold continues to rise despite Donald Trump's softening rhetoric on China, which has helped stocks recover some of their losses

"Volatility may subside, but it won't go away": gold price exceeds $4100 for the first time

NVIDIA Corporation

Ferrari N.V.

General Motors Company

Gold gained ground above $4,000 an ounce for the first time and silver rose to its highest since 1980 as investors seek refuge in precious metals. Nvidia shares hit an all-time high thanks to the authorization to export chips to the UAE. Tesla and GM unveiled budget versions of their electric cars, Ferrari's financial forecast disappointed investors. Emmanuel Macron reappointed Lecorneuil as France's prime minister late Friday night. About the main events from October 6 to 10 - in our review.

Highlights of the week: gold and silver records, Nvidia rises, Tesla and GM race to the bottom

At current price trends, the precious metal should be worth $10,000 by 2030, says Ed Yardeni

The founder of Yardeni Research expects gold at $5000 in 2026. That's 25% higher than the record

Goldman Sachs expects the price to rise by nearly $1,000 more by the end of 2026