Barkin Warns of ‘Inflation Headwinds’ That May Force Fed to Raise Rates
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin warned that interest rates might need to go up, not down, to fight inflation. Speaking to a local club in Virginia, he explained that several economic shifts could make inflation harder to control in the future. For years, certain factors helped keep prices stable, but…
Goldman Sachs: US Dollar Could Boom Despite BRICS De-Dollarization Efforts
Goldman Sachs analysts are forecasting a potential boom for the US dollar that could undermine BRICS’ efforts to reduce dollar dependence. According to strategists Karen Reichgott Fishman and Lexi Kanter, the tariffs expected under Trump’s administration may strengthen the dollar, making long positions on USD particularly attractive for investors. While…
The Gold-Stock Correlation Flip: Invesco Strategist Explains Market’s New Dynamic
Invesco’s Chief Global Market Strategist Kristina Hooper explains that gold’s relationship with stocks has fundamentally changed. Historically, gold and stocks had a low correlation, moving in opposite directions, but now they’re rising in tandem. Hooper attributes this shift to investors using gold as a hedge against geopolitical and fiscal deficit…
Gold Rebounds as Trump Tariff Fears and Inflation Continue to Concern Markets
Gold prices bounced back Wednesday after hitting a one-week low, supported by worries about Trump’s potential tariffs and a sharp decline in U.S. consumer confidence. Gold faces a complex situation with inflation. While it typically serves as a protection against rising prices, persistent inflation might force the Federal Reserve to…
The Secret Gold Vault 80 Feet Below Manhattan: What’s Really Inside?
What if the real gold mystery isn’t at Fort Knox but 80 feet beneath the streets of Manhattan? In this eye-opening video, we take you on a virtual tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s gold vault — once home to nearly 30% of the world’s official gold…
China Slashes Gold Imports via Hong Kong to Lowest Since 2022
China experienced a sharp decline in gold imports via Hong Kong in January 2025, with volumes plummeting to 13.816 metric tons, according to figures released Tuesday by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department. This represents a substantial 44.8% decrease from December’s imports of 25.007 tons and marks the lowest…
Gold Tumbles 1.47% in Largest Daily Drop Since December
Comex gold for February delivery fell $43.40 per troy ounce on Tuesday, settling at $2,904.50—marking its largest one-day decline since December 19, 2024. Despite this pullback from Monday’s record high of $2,947.90, gold remains up 10.47% year-to-date and has surged an impressive 42.87% from its 52-week low set in February…
New Home Sales Plunge In January As Mortgage Rates Spiked
New Home Sales Plunge In January As Mortgage Rates Spiked After rising for two straight months, US New Home Sales were expected to decline 2.6% MoM in January data released today… and drop they did. New Home Sales puked 10.5% MoM in January (from a hugely upwardly revised December print of +8.1% from +3.6%)… Source: […]
Safe Haven or Peak Investment? Gold’s Surge Triggers Buffett-Inspired Warnings
Concise Summary: Gold prices have surged approximately 11% in 2025 and 42% over the past calendar year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500’s gains. However, some financial experts are urging caution, citing Warren Buffett’s famous investment rule to “be fearful when others are greedy.” Advisors recommend limiting gold allocation to just…
Trump Announces $5 Million “Gold Card” To “World-Class” Foreigners To Pay Down Deficit
Trump Announces $5 Million “Gold Card” To “World-Class” Foreigners To Pay Down Deficit President Trump announced Tuesday evening that the US will soon introduce a new green card for wealthy foreign nationals, dubbed the “gold card,” which will cost $5 million and grant residency, work rights, and a pathway to citizenship. This pay-to-play legal immigration […]