Fed Officials Split on Rate Cut Path as Economy Shows Strength
Federal Reserve officials Michelle Bowman and Jeff Schmid have signaled a cautious stance on future rate cuts, suggesting that the benchmark rate may already be close to its “neutral” target following 100 basis points of reductions since September. Their position contrasts with other Fed officials, including Chairman Powell and Governor Waller, who maintain that rates […]
Dollar Surge Weighs on Gold, Trump Trade Policy Fears Limit Losses
Gold prices dropped 0.5% to $2,677.13 per ounce following strong U.S. jobs data that dampened expectations for early Fed rate cuts. While a strengthening dollar pressured gold prices, ongoing uncertainty around President-elect Trump’s proposed trade policies and inflation concerns continued to provide underlying support for the precious metal.
Clash Of The Titans: Weighing Gold And Silver
Clash Of The Titans: Weighing Gold And Silver Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Gold and silver have long been sought after as sources of value and luxury. And as investments, both have stood tall against high inflation and other periods of economic uncertainty. Gold and silver have both stood the […]
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This Gold Market Anomaly Could Spark a Major Rally
Gold ETFs are missing from the current rally – but State Street predicts their return could trigger a surge to $3,100/oz in 2025.
The ‘Easy-Credit, High Interest-Rate’ Swindle
The ‘Easy-Credit, High Interest-Rate’ Swindle Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, When 21% interest rate credit cards are the only thing keeping the lid on awakening and revolt, that’s not a sustainable fix. The easy credit, high interest rate swindle has been a financial feature of the landscape for so long it’s rarely […]
“A Political Witch Hunt”: Trump Rages After Judge Rules No Jail, Fines For Hush Money Conviction
“A Political Witch Hunt”: Trump Rages After Judge Rules No Jail, Fines For Hush Money Conviction Update (1002ET): President Trump will not see jail or pay any fines over his criminal conviction in his hush money trial, a judge ruled on Friday. Days before his inauguration, a New York prosecutor recommended no jail time for […]
Gold Defies Market Logic as Fiscal Fears Drive Safe Haven Buying
Gold is demonstrating strength in early 2024, defying its typical inverse relationship with dollar strength and Treasury yields. The precious metal’s rise to four-week highs, despite these traditional headwinds, signals a fundamental shift in market sentiment driven by deep concerns about U.S. fiscal stability. Market experts, including Gold Newsletter’s Brien Lundin, suggest that the simultaneous […]
Robust Employment Numbers Keep Gold Rally in Check
Gold prices remained nearly flat after robust US employment data reinforced the Fed’s cautious stance on rate cuts. December’s stronger-than-expected job growth and lower unemployment rate suggest persistent labor market strength, potentially delaying anticipated interest rate reductions. Gold traded at $2,670.84 per ounce, trimming earlier gains as Treasury yields and the dollar strengthened.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request To Stop Sentencing In Hush Money Case After Justice Barrett Sides With Liberals
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request To Stop Sentencing In Hush Money Case After Justice Barrett Sides With Liberals The Supreme Court on Jan. 9 rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to halt proceedings in his New York business records case, removing a potential barrier to sentencing scheduled for Jan. 10, The Epoch Times reports. The brief […]