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A White Metals Christmas: Silver and Platinum Take Centre Stage Hello and welcome to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re covering the “white metals” story heading into year-end 2025: silver and platinum. This is market commentary, not financial advice. The Royal Mint notes that silver has had a strong 2025 and has been pressing towards a major psychological level in GBP terms, while platinum has surged...

Gold and Silver Smash Record Highs as Geopolitical Risk and Rate-Cut Bets Collide In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down why gold and silver have surged to fresh record highs and what it could mean for traders, stackers, and long-term investors heading into year-end. Gold pushed into new all-time-high territory around the mid-$4,400s per ounce and then extended toward about $4,500. Sil...

Platinum hits a 17-year high as tight supply doubles price in 2025 Platinum is back in the spotlight after surging to a 17-year high and more than doubling in 2025. In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down why this move looks different from a typical “risk-on” rally: the market is flashing genuine tightness in physical supply, and that stress is showing up in the plumbing behind the head...

Silver breaks $65 as rate-cut bets return and gold firms Welcome back to GoldBank Insider. Today we’re talking about a big milestone in precious metals: silver has vaulted above $65 an ounce for the 1st time, hitting fresh record highs and gold is rising too as US labour data points to a cooling jobs market and strengthens the case for more rate cuts next year. What happened in the market Silver s...

Gold forecast: $5,000 in sight for 2026 after the biggest jump since 1979 Gold is having a year that rewrites the playbook. After rising about 64% in 2025 and printing a record near $4,381/oz in October, the big question is whether the move has another leg in 2026 or whether we have already seen the peak of the cycle. In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down the latest forecasts that put...

Platinum Surges Toward $1,900+ as Tight Supply Meets Fresh Investor Demand Welcome back to GoldBank Insider. Today we are talking platinum, because prices are ripping higher into the $1,900-per-ounce zone, with spot around $1,940 and futures near $1,944 at the time of recording. What Happened in Platinum Platinum has pushed to multi-year highs and is being described as a breakout move across the p...

Silver: Tight Inventories, Industrial Demand, and Deficits Welcome back to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re talking silver, because prices pushed higher on a mix of tight inventories and strong industrial demand and it’s starting to look less like a short-term spike and more like a structural story. Silver prices jumped and settled up 2.62% at 197,901 (quoted in Indian rupee terms),with the move link...

Gold Near 7‑Week High as Markets Brace for US Jobs Data Welcome back to Goldbank Insider, your go‑to podcast for timely insights into precious metals and the markets driving them. I’m your host, and today we’re unpacking a major move in gold and silver markets, driven by softer yields, a weaker dollar, and global economic data on the horizon. What’s Happening with Gold and Silver Gold prices exten...

Gold eases after divided Fed rate cut vote; silver hits new high In this episode we are looking at a really interesting split in the precious metals market. Gold has slipped a little after the latest United States Federal Reserve rate cut, while silver has pushed to yet another record high. Let us unpack what actually happened and what it could mean for you as an investor or trader. According to R...

Gold is steady, but silver has blasted to a new record high above $62/oz, just as the US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. Welcome back to GoldBank Insider, where we turn precious metals headlines into clear, practical insights for everyday investors. Gold first: Spot gold is almost unchanged, sitting just above $4,200/oz, and futures are only fractionally higher. The market is ba...

Thinking about selling your platinum coins but worried about fakes or getting underpaid? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk you through how to confidently identify and authenticate platinum coins before you sell them. You will learn why platinum behaves differently from silver and white gold, and how a few simple checks can stop you from confusing high value bullion with lower value meta...

Gold is one of the few metals that can be melted, refined, and reborn countless times without losing its character or value. In this episode, we walk through how true gold recycling works, from the moment an old ring or broken chain leaves your hands to the point where that same metal returns to the market as high purity bullion, new jewellery or industrial components. You will hear why gold behav...

In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we dive into the apps, websites and gadgets that are quietly transforming how people buy and sell gold. From live price trackers and charting platforms to simple valuation calculators, you will hear how everyday tools on your phone or laptop can help you time the market better and sense check offers before you commit. We then look at hallmark checkers, secure o...

Thinking about turning old jewellery or bullion into cash but worried about getting ripped off? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk through the 10 most common traps people fall into when they sell gold and how you can avoid every single one. From not checking the live gold price, to misunderstanding carat and purity, to trusting dodgy scales or vague “fees”, we explain the practical red f...

In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk step by step through how to verify and package silver bars before you sell, so you can move from worry to confidence. We explain how to tell if your silver is genuine, from simple checks like magnet, ice and visual tests, through to when it makes sense to use acid kits, electronic testers or professional authentication. You will learn what the key purit...

In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we unpack one of the most common questions UK sellers have right now – where should you sell platinum jewellery, bars and scrap to get the best value, without hassle or nasty surprises. We walk through the main options, from high street jewellers and pawnbrokers to specialist bullion dealers and online postal services, explaining how each one handles testing, p...

When you cash in gold in the UK, are you triggering a tax bill or just turning metal into money? In this episode of GoldBank Insider, we walk through when HMRC cares about your gold sales and when it does not, so you can plan with confidence before you sell. We explain how the rules differ for casual sellers and investors, why many small jewellery sales fall under the personal possessions rules, a...

In this episode of GoldBank Insider podcast, we explore what gold’s real-world scarcity means for prices today and why it matters for anyone thinking about buying or selling. You’ll hear how all the gold ever mined would fit into a cube just 23 metres across, why new discoveries have almost dried up, and how deep, low-grade and hard-to-reach deposits are reshaping the future of supply. We also loo...