Gold: The Everything Hedge
Gold: The Everything Hedge Authored by James Rickards via DailyReckoning.com, It’s a subject we analyze continually, and we have recommended gold as part of a sound investment portfolio for years. Today the dollar price of gold is hovering near all-time highs over $3,300 per ounce. Gold has been on a tear lately. It was $1,830 […]
China May Shift From US Treasuries Toward Crypto, Gold; BlackRock Exec
China May Shift From US Treasuries Toward Crypto, Gold; BlackRock Exec Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com, Central banks, particularly China, may start to shift away from US Treasurys, exploring alternatives such as gold and Bitcoin, according to Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s head of thematics and active ETFs. In a recent interview with CNBC, Jacobs said that geopolitical […]
After Selling Gold in 1998, Kenya’s Central Bank Considers Building New Reserves
Kenya’s Central Bank is actively exploring the addition of gold to its foreign reserves as a strategy to diversify beyond currencies like the US dollar. Governor Kamau Thugge confirmed a feasibility study is underway but declined to provide a timeline. Currently, Kenya holds only 600 ounces of gold valued at…
Gold Retreats from Record High as US-China Trade Tensions Show Signs of Easing
Gold prices declined 1.5% on Friday, retreating from record highs achieved earlier this week as signs emerged of easing trade tensions between the US and China. China has reportedly exempted some US goods from its 125% tariffs, causing gold to drop to $3,296.19 per ounce. Analysts suggest a US-China trade…
The Hidden Potential of Silver: Expert Predictions for 2025
Is silver the most undervalued asset in today’s market? In this video, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard explore why now might be one of the best times in history to buy silver. With the gold-silver ratio soaring above 100 — an extreme rarely seen in centuries — the opportunity to…
Gold’s Record Run: Is a Cooling Period Ahead After 30% Surge?
Gold prices have surged to record highs, briefly crossing $3,500 before settling around $3,400, representing a 30% increase this year. Despite a pullback to $3,300 on Wednesday, gold continues to outperform the S&P 500, which is down 8% year-to-date. Market experts attribute gold’s rally to monetary policy uncertainty, Trump’s threats…
Gold Rebounds as Dollar Weakens, U.S.-China Trade Tensions Take Center Stage
Gold prices rebounded 1.4% on Thursday, recovering some ground after Wednesday’s 3% decline. The precious metal reached $3,332.89 per ounce as investors took advantage of lower prices and responded to a weakening dollar. Market attention remains focused on U.S.-China trade developments, with China demanding the cancellation of all “unilateral” U.S….
IMF Forecast: Tariff Wars Could Push Global Debt to Post-WWII Record
IMF projections show global public debt will exceed pandemic-era peaks, approaching 100% of global GDP by 2030. After reaching 98.9% during COVID in 2020 and dropping 10 percentage points over two years, debt is now climbing rapidly again. The IMF cites U.S. tariff announcements and potential international countermeasures as key…
Precious Metal Pulls Back: Gold Prices Drop 2.6% Following Trump’s Comments
Gold experienced its second day of decline, falling up to 2.6% from its recent record high of over $3,500 per ounce. The selloff began Tuesday as investors collected profits from the steep rally and accelerated when President Trump eased market concerns on two fronts: backing away from threats to remove…
Gold Hits $3,500 — Why Gold is Up 33% YTD and What’s Next?
Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Since 2000: Gold +1,088% Returns | SPY +478% Returns What we’re witnessing isn’t just a bull run — it’s a reawakening in precious metals. In just the past month, gold shattered the $3,000 milestone and briefly touched $3,500 an ounce early Tuesday morning — a historic surge…