Physical Gold IRA vs. Gold Home Ownership: Which is Right for Your Retirement Strategy?
When it comes to incorporating gold into your retirement plan, two popular options stand out: Gold IRAs and physical gold ownership. But which one is right for you? Let’s break down the key differences to help you make an informed decision. What is a Gold IRA? A Gold IRA is…
Russia Climbs to Fifth Place in Global Gold Holdings, Reserves Hit $217.4 Billion
Russia’s gold reserves have reached a record $217.4 billion as of March 1, 2025, making it the fifth-largest gold holder in the world, ahead of China. Gold now makes up 34.4% of Russia’s foreign reserves, reflecting the Central Bank’s ongoing buying strategy that accelerated after relations with Western nations deteriorated…
Gold Hits Seven-Session Winning Streak as Fed Holds Rates, Cites Economic Uncertainty
Gold hit new record highs, peaking at $3,052.40 per ounce before settling at $3,049 (up 0.3%) after the Fed kept interest rates unchanged. The Fed still expects two rate cuts this year but warned of greater economic uncertainty. Gold has now risen for seven straight sessions, boosted by investors seeking…
Is the Bank of England Being Cleaned Out of Gold?
The Bank of England is hemorrhaging gold as we speak. In today’s eye-opening video, Mike Maloney reveals the shocking truth about the massive gold exodus from London to Switzerland and ultimately to U.S. exchanges. “There’s gold in the Bank of England for all these different countries… those countries should…
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Expects Two Cuts in 2025 Despite Higher Inflation Forecast
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday while slowing its balance sheet reduction. Fed officials raised their year-end inflation forecast to 2.7% (up from December’s 2.5%), despite projecting slower economic growth, partly due to expected Trump administration tariffs. Chair Powell cited “unusually elevated” uncertainty in current projections. The dollar…
“Do The Right Thing” – Trump Warns Fed To Cut Rates As Tariff Trouble Looms
“Do The Right Thing” – Trump Warns Fed To Cut Rates As Tariff Trouble Looms Remember when Senator Liz Warren urged The Fed to cut rates dramatically last summer and fall as Democratic Party approval ratings plunged into the toilet (but inflation was re-rearing its ugly head and spoiling the doves’ party)? Well, it’s different […]
Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Global Uncertainty Keep Gold Shining
Gold prices stabilized at $3,044.44 an ounce on Thursday after hitting a new all-time high of $3,057.21 earlier in the day. This marks the 16th record high for gold this year, with four peaks above the significant $3,000 threshold. The surge is primarily driven by the Federal Reserve signaling likely…
The Silver Bird: An Antifragile Asset in a Weaponized Financial World.
Written by: The MacroButler In antique history, the Judaean silver trade played a pivotal role in the ancient economy, especially during the late Second Temple period, when the region fell successively under Persian, Hellenistic, and later Roman rule. Silver served as the primary medium of exchange, with Tyrian shekels emerging…
Now Could Be the Best Time to Buy Silver in Years: Here’s Why…
After 15 years of formation, silver’s massive cup and handle pattern is now signaling an imminent breakout that could send prices soaring.
Gold Rush vs. Chocolate Crunch: How Mining Boom Threatens Cocoa Production
A recent Financial Times podcast explores the surprising relationship between skyrocketing gold prices and chocolate shortages. FT journalist Aanu Adeoye visited Ghana—a country that is a major producer of both gold and cocoa—to investigate this connection firsthand. The reporting, discussed with FT’s Susannah Savage, reveals how the gold boom is…