President Trump said he will likely appoint a temporary Federal Reserve governor within days to fill the seat that will be vacated by Adriana Kugler when her term ends in January. The interim appointment would give the administration additional time to vet and assess long-term candidates for the Federal Reserve, including the vital role of … Read more

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday, most notably against the Japanese yen, after the Bank of Japan announced it would keep interest rates unchanged and signaled it intends to slow the pace of its balance sheet reduction in 2026. The BOJ’s move prompted investors to reassess expectations for monetary policy divergence, easing demand for … Read more

Boston Fed President Susan Collins said the Federal Reserve stands ready to act if liquidity problems arise in financial markets, even though conditions remain broadly stable despite recent volatility linked to President Trump’s tariff announcements. Yields on the 10-year Treasury have risen to about 4.5 percent, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has warned of the … Read more

President Trump has announced a substantial reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods, signaling a move away from his earlier hardline stance as concerns over an escalating trade war mounted. “Tariffs will come down substantially,” Trump said, expressing optimism about the prospect of reaching a trade agreement with China. This change in approach follows a period … Read more

Gold’s price may be grabbing headlines, but a larger story is unfolding across the mining sector. Although gold reached near-record highs earlier this year, mining companies face a serious challenge: production costs are rising rapidly, putting pressure on profitability. The World Gold Council warns that rising costs are pushing some operations to the breaking point, … Read more

In today’s volatile economy, protecting retirement savings requires more than traditional stocks and bonds. Many investors are turning to Gold IRAs for wealth preservation and tax advantages that strengthen long-term financial plans. Whether you choose a Traditional or Roth Gold IRA, understanding the tax rules and account mechanics can help you build a more resilient … Read more

Goldman Sachs analyst Daan Struyven, who heads global commodities research and leads the firm’s oil coverage, offers his perspective on the continuing gold rally. The bank has raised its end‑2025 gold price forecast to $3,300 per troy ounce, up from $3,100, and set a forecast range of $3,250–$3,520. This revision reflects stronger‑than‑expected inflows into gold … Read more

A cease-fire between Israel and Iran has been agreed after 12 days of direct conflict between the two countries. The deal was announced by President Trump, who played a role in brokering the agreement, and has been met with cautious optimism from international leaders. Despite the announcement, the truce’s durability quickly became a concern as … Read more

Robert Mosbacher, an adviser to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), has voiced strong opposition to President Trump’s proposal to repurpose the agency for domestic mineral production. Mosbacher and other development specialists warn that shifting the DFC’s focus could undermine its core mission of supporting projects in low- and middle-income countries. On March 20, … Read more

Cryptocurrency markets plunged sharply after President Trump announced new tariffs on several major trading partners, triggering losses that far outpaced those in traditional financial markets. Bitcoin fell from around $106,000 to $95,298, briefly dipping to $91,231. Ether experienced its largest single-day drop in four years, tumbling as much as 26% during Asian trading hours to … Read more