This chart explains why gold has been so volatile lately

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‘Bearish engulfing’ patterns are warning you: Don’t buy the dip in gold-miner stocks

Published: Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. ET The sharp selloff in gold-miner stocks on Friday may…

Investors flocking to gold for safety may be making a big mistake, Goldman says

Gold’s surge over the past 12 months hasn’t kept investors from seeking exposure to it in…

Opinion: 6 stocks and ETFs that these unsung market heroes see outperforming in 2026

Michael Brush Michael Brush is a columnist for MarketWatch. He is the publisher of the stock…

‘The bulls are definitely spooked’: Has silver’s stunning rise this year run out of steam?

Published: Dec. 29, 2025 at 1:56 p.m. ET Silver prices were tumbling Monday, raising alarms about the…

Opinion: The stock market is verging on a holiday breakout — taking gold and silver with it

Published: Dec. 4, 2025 at 5:42 p.m. ET The S&P 500 index SPX has stalled just below…