Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday as investors sought safety amid rising tensions in the Middle East after remarks by President Trump about taking ownership of Gaza. The move into Treasuries pushed long-term rates to their lowest levels of 2025. The 10-year Treasury yield declined by 6.2 basis points to 4.449%, while the 30-year yield … Read more
Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, sliding 4.4% to $90,199 — its lowest level since November 18 and a marked pullback from December’s high of $108,316. The decline followed stronger‑than‑expected U.S. employment data, which dampened hopes for near‑term Federal Reserve rate cuts and prompted traders to reprice interest‑rate expectations. The move in Bitcoin came amid broader … Read more
The U.S. dollar slipped as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the near future and as uncertainty persisted over newly announced U.S. tariffs. After a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report, traders quickly increased the odds of a September rate cut to about 94.4%, reflecting a rapid reassessment of monetary … Read more
The luxury gold market in China has shown remarkable resilience amid volatile conditions, with demand for high-end pieces remaining strong even as gold prices have surged to record highs and climbed by as much as 30%. One clear example is Laopu Gold Co Ltd, which saw its shares rise more than 70% when it debuted … Read more
U.S. beef prices have reached historic levels, with retail sirloin steak and ground beef up about 38% and 45% respectively compared with 2019. Although overall food inflation has cooled to roughly 2.5%, beef continues to rise faster than general food prices, posting a 4.9% year-over-year increase in December. Several factors are driving this sustained price … Read more
May’s inflation report surprised many by showing only modest price increases: the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% from the previous month and remained below 2.5% on a 12‑month basis. Certain categories such as automobiles and clothing actually registered price declines, even in the face of newly announced tariffs. Economists point to a few factors … Read more
Financial markets have sharply reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025. Investors now put an 83% probability on no policy changes through July, up from roughly 40% a month earlier. This recalibration follows May’s stronger-than-expected job growth, which signaled that the economy may not need immediate monetary stimulus. Since January the Fed has … Read more
Global markets are displaying increased volatility amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting investors to reevaluate risk exposure and adjust portfolios accordingly. Heightened geopolitical uncertainty is a key driver behind moves into safer assets, while traders monitor developments closely for potential impacts on energy supplies, regional stability, and broader economic confidence. Precious metals have … Read more
Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors October 24th, 2025 Inflation Cools — But Stays Above Target Consumer prices rose 3.0% year-over-year in September, slightly below the 3.1% economists had forecast. The monthly increase of 0.3% also came in below expectations. The report was released nine days late because of … Read more
President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs that raise duties on many imports from Canada and Mexico to 25% and increase the tariff on most goods from China to 20%. Together these measures affect roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports and represent one of the largest recent shifts in U.S. trade policy. In response to the … Read more