Nearly One in Four Americans Choosing Between Debt and Necessities
A recent Experian survey reveals the depth of America’s credit crisis, with 23% of adults facing “unmanageable” debt that requires choosing between debt payments and essential needs. However, the data also shows encouraging signs: 45% of respondents have overcome previously unmanageable debt, experiencing improved mental wellbeing as a result. Many…
Silver’s Time to Shine: Why the Forgotten Metal May Soon Catch Gold’s Momentum
Gold has recently hit record highs, up 41% over the past year and 113% this decade, outperforming the S&P 500’s 78% return. Historical patterns suggest silver may soon follow and potentially outperform gold. Silver typically lags gold during market downturns but often outshines it during recoveries due to its dual…
US Treasury Unexpectedly Reports Sharp Drop In Debt Borrowing Needs, Rates Slide
US Treasury Unexpectedly Reports Sharp Drop In Debt Borrowing Needs, Rates Slide In our preview of today’s Treasury borrowing estimate release, we said that we expect the Treasury to announce $507bn in Q2 borrowing, a “figure much higher than Treasury’s estimate of $123bn in February” and entirely due to a lower starting cash balance, which […]
“Please Lower Interest Rates” – Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry “Chaos At The Federal Level”
“Please Lower Interest Rates” – Texas Manufacturing Survey Collapses, Respondents Decry “Chaos At The Federal Level” The ‘soft’ data decoupling from strengthening ‘hard’ data just went to ’11’ as this morning’s Dallas Fed Manufacturing survey results were in a word – atrocious. While Current Production remained positive, manufacturers in the Dallas Fed region have a […]
China’s Q1 Gold Consumption Dips 6% While Investment Demand Surges 30%
High gold prices are reshaping China’s gold market, with Q1 2025 showing a 5.96% decline in overall consumption to 290.492 metric tons. Consumers are pivoting away from gold jewelry (down 26.85%) toward investment products like gold bars and coins (up 29.81%), seeking safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty. Despite consumption changes,…
Despite Recent Pullback, Analysts Remain Bullish on Gold’s Long-Term Prospects
Gold has retreated about 6.5% from its all-time high as investors responded to signs of de-escalation in US-China trade tensions. This pullback follows President Trump’s statement about substantially cutting tariffs on China, which triggered a recovery in global stock markets. While gold has been a top performer in 2025—rising more…
Gold Pulls Back 6% as Markets Stabilize Following Tariff Threats
Gold prices have fallen about 6% from their recent record high of $3,500 per ounce as trade war tensions ease. The market has calmed following President Trump’s April 2 tariff announcements, with Asian economies making progress in trade talks. Analysts suggest the selloff accelerated as traders recognized the rally had…
The Sustainability of Gold and Silver
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Gold-Silver Ratio Signals Potential Investment Shift: Historical Patterns Point to Silver’s Moment
Gold has been outperforming the S&P 500 this decade, with a 113% return compared to 78%. While gold recently hit record highs, history suggests silver may be the better investment opportunity now. The gold-to-silver price ratio is currently at 98:1, far above the 30-year average of 68:1. In previous instances…
Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products
Trade War Shock Looms For Port Of Los Angeles As Goldman Identifies Most-Impacted Products Our latest trade war tracking coverage of critical U.S.-China supply chains shows that China’s export manufacturing base has already been severely impacted, with shockwaves thundering across the Pacific. Ports along the U.S. West Coast—particularly the Port of Los Angeles—are now bracing for a sharp […]