Is Gold’s Bull Run Over? This Overlooked Indicator Says No
Banks split on gold: Citi says $2,500, JPM says $4,000. Mike Maloney examines the M2/gold ratio for the real story
Gold Slips as Trade Tensions Ease — but More Tariffs Could Change That
Gold prices continued their decline as global trade tensions eased slightly. President Trump extended the deadline for new tariffs, giving countries more time to negotiate and reducing immediate fears of a trade war. This softened demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $3,292.50 an ounce,…
Incrementum: Monthly Gold Compass July 2025
Incrementum is back with some of the best free gold research online — don’t miss their latest Gold Monthly Compass. Packed with charts, insights, and macro context, this July edition helps you stay ahead of the trends shaping gold markets. 📊 Key highlights include: – Gold’s performance vs. other major…
Gold Rebounds After Trump Escalates Trade Fight With Asia
Gold prices trimmed earlier losses after President Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from Japan and South Korea, set to begin August 1. While gold initially dipped due to a stronger dollar—boosted by talk of broader tariffs on BRICS-aligned nations—investors quickly turned back to gold as a safe haven…
Goldman Sachs: Fed Could Start Cutting Rates by September
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates as early as September—three months earlier than its previous forecast. The shift comes as disinflationary pressures have proven stronger than anticipated, and the economic effects of tariffs appear smaller than expected. While the labor market remains healthy, signs…
Beyond the Budget: What Happens If the U.S. Doesn’t Rein In Debt
America’s budget deficit is ballooning—and it’s raising red flags across the financial world. Independent forecasts, including from Yale and the CBO, say President Trump’s budget plan could add trillions to the national debt in the next decade. The deficit is now over 6% of GDP, its highest level outside of…
Has Gold Peaked? Here’s What the M2-to-Gold Ratio Data Shows
Has gold really peaked — or is the next breakout just beginning? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal what the M2-to-Gold Ratio is signaling now…
Tariffs vs. Treasuries: What’s Pressuring Gold Prices Now
Gold edged lower this week, driven by a spike in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields after President Trump introduced aggressive new tariffs targeting major Asian trade partners. The move—intended to force renegotiation of trade deals—raised concerns about slowing global growth and potential retaliatory moves from China. While rising yields typically reduce…
Central Banks Sound Alarm: Nearly Half See U.S. Debt Restructuring as Realistic Possibility
A UBS survey of nearly 40 central banks reveals significant concerns about U.S. financial stability. Almost half believe a U.S. debt restructuring is possible, while two-thirds worry about Federal Reserve independence amid criticism from President Trump and White House officials. Despite these concerns, 80% expect the dollar to remain the…
Investing in Precious Metals: How It Works and Why It Matters
In uncertain markets, gold and silver stand the test of time. Discover why savvy investors turn to precious metals for inflation protection, crisis resilience, and long-term portfolio stability. Learn how to get started with physical assets, ETFs, or mining stocks—and why now might be the smartest time to invest.