Price, Liquidity Risks Loom as Sub-Saharan Nations Hoard Gold
Sub-Saharan African central banks have been boosting gold reserves to hedge against market volatility, with Ghana, Tanzania and Nigeria leading the charge. BMI (a Fitch Group unit) warns this “gold rush” exposes these countries to two major risks: Price risk – A sudden drop in global gold prices would dent…
The Hidden Truth About U.S. Housing Costs — And Why Gold Is Your Best Defense
If you feel like homeownership is slipping further out of reach, you’re not alone. But what if the real story behind soaring housing costs isn’t what you’ve been told? In this eye-opening video, Alan Hibbard exposes the monetary forces that have been quietly eroding housing affordability for decades — and…
Gold Slides 1.5% After Fed Holds Rates Steady
On July 30, spot gold fell 1.5% to $3,275.92/oz after the Fed held rates at 4.25%–4.50% (9–2) and offered no guidance on when cuts might come. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed that September isn’t decided, citing labor-market risks. Strong U.S. data—July private payrolls beat expectations—boosted the dollar and undercut bullion….
U.S. Economy Shows Strength in Jobs and GDP Ahead of Fed Decision
As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision, the U.S. economy shows mixed but mostly steady signals. The job market added 147,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. Consumer sentiment and retail sales are trending up slightly, while mortgage rates and…
Chinese Investors Flee Gold ETFs for Stocks Amid Rally Pause
Outflows from China’s largest gold ETFs are reaching record levels as investors rotate into the stock market. Gold’s recent price rally has slowed due to new trade deals and easing tensions, while Chinese equities have rallied on hopes for stronger corporate profits. Despite this, some analysts still expect gold prices…
‘Most Divided’ Fed In 32 Years Refuses To Cut Rates (Again)
‘Most Divided’ Fed In 32 Years Refuses To Cut Rates (Again) Since the last FOMC meeting (on June 18th), stocks have soared and gold (and crude oil) have been sold while bonds and the dollar have trod water… Source: Bloomberg Most notably, while macro data has shown ‘growth’ has strengthened; ‘inflation’ has continued to fall, […]
Waller and Bowman May Dissent as Fed Holds Steady on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady, but two Fed governors, Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman, may dissent and push for cuts amid concerns about a slowing economy. This rare division reflects uncertainty about growth, hiring, and inflation, as well as political pressures and jockeying for the…
Invesco Quarterly Gold Report: Key Drivers Behind Recent Gold Performance
In its latest Quarterly Gold Report, Invesco analyzes how gold has performed recently alongside other investments. The report highlights the impact of major economic factors like bond yields, the US Dollar, and inflation expectations, providing insights into what drives gold prices and what investors should watch in the coming months.
How Much Gold Should You Really Own?
Should 15% of your portfolio be in gold? Ray Dalio says yes; Goldman Sachs says think again. See what their research reveals.
Fed Likely to Hold Rates, But Internal Divisions Add Intrigue
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at this week’s meeting, but several interesting developments are unfolding behind the scenes. Two Fed governors are pushing for rate cuts, which could lead to rare dissent in the decision. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces pressure from President Trump…