Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold While Markets Remain Volatile
Current gold market dynamics show interesting trends despite volatility from tariff discussions. Gold remains a foundational asset for central banks worldwide. The US Treasury holds 8,100 tons of gold across four locations (Fort Knox, NY Fed, Denver Fed, and West Point), valued at $42.22 per ounce on the Fed’s balance…
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Gold Has Matched Stock Returns Since 1971
Since the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971, gold has delivered impressive 8.4% annual returns, nearly matching the 9.2% from global equities. Even more striking, gold has outperformed stocks since 2000, returning 10.1% annually versus 5.9% for equities. Gold’s true value lies in its diversification power – it moves…
As National Debt Tops $37 Trillion, There’s Still One Asset Washington Can’t Print
While the national debt soars $4.7 billion daily, this inflation hedge has zero counterparty risk…
BIS Claims Stablecoins Fail As Money, Calls For Strict Limits On Their Role
BIS Claims Stablecoins Fail As Money, Calls For Strict Limits On Their Role Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com, A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) challenged the notion that stablecoins can serve as money in a modern financial system. According to the BIS Annual Economic Report 2025, stablecoins fail the fundamental tests […]
Federal Reserve Holds Steady as Officials Await Full Picture on Tariff Effects
The Federal Reserve is holding steady on monetary policy as it assesses the economic impact of tariffs, according to Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari. Speaking at an event in Wisconsin, Kashkari acknowledged that recent inflation data has been “quite positive,” with the Fed’s preferred inflation measure dropping to 2.1% in…
Gold Stabilizes Near $3,325 Following Iran-Israel Ceasefire Agreement
Gold prices held steady Wednesday following Tuesday’s decline, which came after improved market sentiment from the Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement. Spot gold traded unchanged at $3,325.56 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.2% to $3,339.30. The de-escalation in Middle East tensions reduced immediate safe-haven demand, though lingering concerns about Iran’s…
Goldman Makes Flurry Of Downgrades Across Consumer Sector
Goldman Makes Flurry Of Downgrades Across Consumer Sector Goldman Sachs Managing Director Kate McShane issued a wave of notable rating changes across the consumer sector on Tuesday. The most eye-catching: Dollar General was cut from Buy to Neutral RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) was downgraded from Neutral to Sell Advance Auto Parts also moved from Neutral […]
Gold Overtakes Euro as Second-Largest Reserve Asset Despite Central Bank Buying Slowdown
Central banks have been slowing their gold purchases recently, with buying dropping 33% quarter-on-quarter in early 2024, partly due to reduced purchases from major buyers like China. However, experts don’t expect this trend to signal a permanent decline. The weakening faith in the U.S. dollar as the primary reserve currency…
How to Choose the Best Gold IRA Storage Option for You
When investing in a Gold IRA, where you store your precious metals matters just as much as what you invest in. Your storage decision impacts not just your security — it determines your IRS compliance, your tax benefits, and your peace of mind. In this guide, we’ll break down the…
Powell Holds Firm on Rates While Trump Urges GOP to ‘Work Him Over’ in Congress
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is maintaining a cautious stance on interest rate cuts ahead of his congressional testimony, despite mounting pressure from President Trump and signs of division within the Fed itself. In his prepared remarks, Powell indicated the Fed will wait to better understand how trade wars affect…