January 26, 2024ECB Resists Market Pressure for Interest Rate CutsThe European Central Bank (ECB) has resisted market pressures for swift interest rate cuts, maintaining a cautious monetary policy approach despite Europe’s faltering economy and market anticipation for more affordable credit to stimulate business and stock market activities. ECB President Christine Lagarde, affirming the decision to keep the benchmark rate at a high 4%, stated […] READ MORE January 26, 2024The Day the Hunt Brothers Capped the Price of Gold (Part 2)Many people think the Hunt Brothers were responsible for manipulating gold. But the truth is, they were framed… READ MORE January 25, 2024What Is the Gold Spot Price and How Is It Set?When you go to buy a gold American Eagle, online or from your local coin shop, the price that you pay is determined by what is known as “spot.” READ MORE January 25, 2024Bond King' Bill Gross Warns of Potential Recession and Overvalued StocksBill Gross, renowned as the “Bond King” and a billionaire co-founder of Pimco, expressed significant concerns about the current state of the stock market and the broader U.S. economy. Highlighting overextended stock valuations, he warned of a potential major recession if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates this year. Gross pointed out the […] READ MORE January 25, 2024Half of Americans Feel the Pinch: Personal Finances Worsen Since 2020 Despite Inflation EasingA Yahoo Finance article revealed a significant decline in consumer confidence among American families earning under $100,000. Despite the inflation rate dropping to 3.4% in December 2023 from a peak of 7.2% in December 2021, high interest rates have escalated the cost of mortgages, credit card debt, car loans, and other expenses. The Federal Reserve’s […] READ MORE January 25, 2024What Is the London Fix Price?The “London Fix” is issued by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). It is the way that global daily prices are set for precious metals including silver, platinum and palladium. But most importantly, gold. The “London Fix Price” is an agreed-upon fair-value price for a precious metal based on current buying/selling interest at various prices […] READ MORE January 25, 2024A Guide to Trading Gold and Silver Futures ContractsThere are two primary ways to invest in precious metals: physical metals and “futures”. The former comes in many forms itself, from allocated storage or ETFs to simply stocking away some metals in a safe at home. READ MORE January 25, 2024Ron Paul Urges End to Fed, Don't Tax the RichRon Paul criticizes the Federal Reserve’s policies for exacerbating income inequality and inflation. He argues that the Fed’s role in manipulating the market disproportionately benefits the wealthy, leading to a decrease in purchasing power for middle- and working-class Americans. Paul calls for an end to the Fed and government programs that favor crony capitalism, suggesting […] READ MORE January 25, 2024Oil Prices Reach 8-Week Highs: U.S. Stockpile Drop and China's Stimulus Fuel SurgeOil prices have reached an eight-week high, driven by a significant drop in U.S. stockpiles and China’s introduction of additional economic stimulus. West Texas Intermediate crude surpassed $76 a barrel, marking the highest level since early December. The U.S. witnessed its largest weekly decline in total oil stockpiles since 2016, with crude inventories dropping by […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 42 43 44 45 46 … 49 Next »