President Trump has directed a federal investigation into the potential imposition of tariffs on imports of critical minerals, citing concerns about national security and economic vulnerability. The inquiry intends to assess whether tariffs on these materials could strengthen the United States’ strategic position and reduce reliance on foreign sources. Officials said the probe will review … Read more

As both gold and Bitcoin reached record highs in 2024—with Bitcoin climbing past $100,000 and gold approaching $2,800 per ounce—more investors and advisors are rethinking traditional asset mixes. Increasingly, investment professionals recommend holding both assets together to improve portfolio diversification. Each brings distinct properties: gold offers long-established stability and downside protection, while Bitcoin provides higher … Read more

In times of market volatility and currency uncertainty, precious metals remain one of the oldest and most reliable investment strategies. This article explains how investing in precious metals works, what benefits they offer, and how to get started if you want to add them to your financial plan. Gold and silver have preserved wealth for … Read more

Goldman Sachs’ co-head of global commodities research, Daan Struyven, recommends gold as an attractive hedge against recession risks. Despite recent volatility in the market, Struyven remains constructive on gold. He argues that the metal tends to perform well when economic growth weakens and investors seek safe havens. In his view, gold’s role as a store … Read more

HSBC’s strategy team is addressing investor doubts about its optimistic view on the stock market. While concerns have been raised about tariffs, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions, HSBC believes these risks are being overstated and do not yet justify a defensive market stance. The team highlights several supportive trends: steady wage growth that can … Read more

The latest Labor Department report shows that initial unemployment claims increased to 241,000, their highest level since October, reflecting an 18,000 rise from the previous week. Much of this uptick is attributed to seasonal effects tied to school holidays in New York state rather than to concerns about tariffs or broad economic weakness. Even with … Read more

In a time when grocery and restaurant prices have risen dramatically, several well-known brands continue to hold the line on signature pricing, keeping familiar products at long-standing price points. These choices stand out because they run counter to the broader trend of rising costs: Costco’s classic hot dog and soda combo still sells for $1.50, … Read more

China’s gold market delivered a strong performance in the first half of the year, with both domestic and international benchmarks posting their best H1 results in nine years. Even though June activity slowed, Chinese gold exchange-traded funds recorded historic inflows, attracting RMB 64 billion (about $8.8 billion) over the six-month period—the largest semi-annual increase on … Read more

Gold prices fell roughly 1% after the U.S. June jobs report showed stronger-than-expected employment gains. The stronger labor-market data increased expectations for tighter monetary policy, prompting investors to reduce holdings in the safe-haven metal. Earlier in the session, gold had moved higher, supported by lingering inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions. However, when the employment figures … Read more

Gold has surged to historic levels, now surpassing inflation-adjusted peaks from 1980 and well above its long-term trend line. That strength, however, comes with a cautionary note: historically, gold bought at such elevated valuations has often produced disappointing returns. Today, gold looks expensive relative to many other commodities, trading at record-high ratios versus oil, silver … Read more