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…
Credit Card Debt Unexpectedly Plunges As Student Loans Soar: Consumer Credit Update
Credit Card Debt Unexpectedly Plunges As Student Loans Soar: Consumer Credit Update One month after consumer credit unexpectedly jumped the most in 2025, when it spiked by $17.9 billion (since revised to $16.9 billion) in the month of April, moments ago the Fed released its monthly consumer credit report which showed that the yoyo action […]
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.
Goldman Sachs Expects Another OPEC+ Superhike In September
Goldman Sachs Expects Another OPEC+ Superhike In September Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, The OPEC+ producers are expected in August to agree on another superhike in production for September that would complete the unwinding of the 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) output cuts, Goldman Sachs said after the alliance surprised the market with […]
Gold-Backed Crypto Tokens See Explosive Growth
Gold’s 27% price surge since late 2024 has sparked massive interest in gold-backed cryptocurrency tokens. The two dominant players, Tether’s XAUT and Paxos’ PAXG, control 85% of the $2.05 billion tokenized gold market. XAUT saw explosive 172% growth in holders, jumping from 3,104 to 8,466 wallets, while PAXG grew 38%…