Where will silver and gold prices head this August? Experts weigh in

Gold and silver prices could rise again in August if certain conditions are met, experts say. akinbostanci/Getty Images Gold and silver spent much of the past year setting new milestones. Gold repeatedly reached new highs in 2025, eventually surging past $5,000 per ounce and peaking just under $5,600 per ounce on January 28. Silver’s rise was … Read more

Oil prices slide as U.S. and Iran pause strikes to give ‘space’ for diplomacy

Oil prices tumbled on Monday as the United States and Iran paused their escalating strikes to make “space” for diplomacy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The two sides halted fire over the weekend, following 13 consecutive nights of attacks that shattered their deal to end … Read more

Lego lovers, this one’s for you: Amazon just dropped prices up to 44%

Calling all Lego fans (and the loved ones buying for them): Amazon just slashed prices on a ton of Lego sets, with discounts hitting up to 44 percent off. From quick weekend builds to display-worthy sets for serious collectors, here’s what’s actually worth adding to your cart right now. The Lego deals on Amazon This … Read more

As gas prices and mortgage rates rise, the consumer affordability crisis returns

The affordability crisis is revving up again. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The war in Iran and President Donald Trump’s global tariff agenda are pushing prices higher across the country and raising fears of renewed inflation. Gas prices are surging again, hitting $4.10 per gallon … Read more

Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we examine how the escalating Iran … Read more

Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea

Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel on Thursday as the conflict in the Middle East escalated, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen targeting shipping in the Red Sea. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly topped $100 before retreating to $99.48 at 9:30 a.m. ET, data from FactSet showed. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, hit … Read more

New Concerns Over Oil Prices After Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers

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