At Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, officials are widely expected to keep the target federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%. Attention will focus on the Fed’s quarterly “dot plot,” which summarizes each policymaker’s forecast for the path of interest rates. The prior dot plot signaled a consensus outlook for two rate cuts in 2025. Analysts generally … Read more

The Trump administration is moving to tighten semiconductor controls on China beyond the measures enacted during the Biden administration. Officials are pursuing a strategy that would extend U.S. export and servicing curbs to foreign suppliers and further limit Beijing’s access to advanced chipmaking technology. In recent diplomatic discussions with Japanese and Dutch counterparts, U.S. representatives … Read more

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the fourth consecutive meeting without a rate adjustment. By maintaining the current rate, borrowing costs remain elevated for American households and businesses. Federal Reserve officials said they will continue to monitor incoming economic data closely before making any moves, citing … Read more

The World Gold Council (WGC) has announced a significant digital initiative aimed at modernizing the global gold market. WGC Chief Executive David Tait highlighted consumer concerns, noting that half of people surveyed lack trust in gold and a majority are unclear about safe ways to invest in it. In response, the WGC has teamed up … Read more

Should I Buy Numismatic Coins? 3 Risks of Collectible Gold Coins Collecting numismatic coins can be an enjoyable hobby and a way to hold a tangible piece of history. The term “numismatic coin” refers to coins whose value is driven primarily by rarity, condition, provenance or collector demand rather than the metal content alone. That … Read more

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rising more than three basis points to 4.371% and the 2-year yield edging up to 4.012%. Markets are digesting President Trump’s announcement of new 25% tariffs on all foreign-manufactured automobiles, though vehicles containing U.S.-made parts will be exempt. The tariff plan has heightened … Read more

Silver has climbed to $46.71 an ounce, rising roughly 61% year-to-date. This dramatic surge is the steepest in decades and brings silver close to its all-time high of $49.45 set in January 1980. Source: GoldSilver.com. Silver rose from $28.92 in January 2025 to $46.71 by late September. Price spikes in silver often accompany periods of … Read more

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is projected to slow to 2.6% in January, its lowest reading since June. This cooling is a welcome sign, but officials at the Fed are likely to remain cautious about reducing interest rates further because inflation still sits above their 2% target. The recent improvement largely reflects further easing … Read more

Consumer financial distress has reached its highest level in 12 years, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. More than 11% of Americans are making only the minimum payments on their credit cards, while delinquencies have climbed to record levels. This worsening situation is largely the result of years of above-target inflation that outpaced … Read more

Yields on long-term U.S. Treasuries rose sharply after Moody’s sounded alarms about the country’s expanding debt burden, fueling concerns over fiscal stability. The warning from Moody’s highlighted rising deficits and a heavier debt load, prompting investors to reassess the risks associated with holding long-duration U.S. government bonds. The resulting selloff reflects growing skepticism about the … Read more