The price of silver today is down as the Federal Reserve meets to discuss interest rate hikes.

But this is just temporary, and Money Morning Resource Specialist Peter Krauth is expecting a rally.

The gold market is one of the best places to invest your money for long-term growth.

That's why we're recommending one of the best gold mining stocks to buy this year.

U.S. sanctions against Russia have actually produced a number of unintended consequences that are good for Russia but bad for America, according to Jim Rogers.

The Dow Jones news today will be dominated by geopolitical events.

Dow Jones futures are down 18 points this morning after another terrorist attack hit London over the weekend and tensions rise in the Middle East.

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The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by President Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate accord and the May jobs report, which is released later today.

Dow Jones futures are up 66 points ahead of the report's release.

The big gold price news today concerns a fresh round of private sector jobs data.

The stronger-than-expected numbers have dragged gold prices down nearly 1% today.

The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by stocks rising ahead of the bell after a stronger than expected private sector jobs report for May.

But today's stock market news isn't all positive. Investors continue to watch developments in the upcoming U.K. elections where the race continues to tighten.

Is gold up or down today?

The yellow metal is currently trading up 0.2% to $1,268.70 per ounce.

The Dow Jones news today features stocks rising again as markets eye another round of earnings reports and economic data.

Also, President Trump ratchets up rhetoric against German trade and markets are weighing surprising polling data from the upcoming British election.

The Dow Jones news today features traders returning from the Memorial Day holiday and a busy economic calendar.

Over the weekend, President Trump returned from a nine-day trip across the globe to meet with heads of state.

The Dow Jones news today is highlighted by stocks dropping in premarket hours after a round of international news yesterday.

Dow futures are down 31 points as markets digest OPEC's production cut extension and President Trump's chilly reception in Europe.

One question we get a lot is "what's the best gold stock to buy in 2017?"

Our pick is Goldcorp stock, which could see its shares rise by as much as 60.7% over the next 12 months.

The Dow Jones news today features OPEC renewing its production cut agreement for nine more months.

Dow Jones futures are up 60 points ahead of the bell.

Is gold a good investment to have in 2017?

Yes, we project gold prices to rise at least 11.7% by the end of the year.

The Dow Jones news today will focus on President Trump's first overseas trip, the London terror attacks, and a new cost estimate for the Republican's healthcare bill.

Investors are also waiting for the Federal Reserve to release minutes from the last FOMC Meeting, which could shed light on more interest rate hikes this year.

The Dow Jones news today focuses on rising stock prices this morning after the Trump administration proposed a plan to sell roughly half of the U.S. strategic oil reserves as part of its latest budget proposal.

Trump's new budget proposal aims to balance the budget within a decade by cutting Medicaid payments, student loan payments, and agricultural subsidies.

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The Dow Jones news today will feature stocks rising as President Trump visits the Middle East for the first time.

In more news affecting stocks, European leaders explore a deal to bailout Greece and a mega-merger pushes global chemical stocks higher.

The Dow Jones news today will focus on stocks rebounding as Wall Street looks beyond the controversies surrounding President Trump.

Markets are also preparing for a light day of earnings reports and weighing the latest developments out of Washington D.C.

Gold prices are set to post a strong double-digit gain by the end of the year.

That will make investing in gold mining companies a lucrative way to make big returns.