President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new trade framework that would impose a 15% tariff on most European Union goods entering the United States. Mr. Trump described the agreement as “the biggest of them all,” while von der Leyen said the rate was substantial but represented the best achievable … Read more

The European Union is intensifying efforts to secure supplies of critical minerals through 47 strategic projects spread across 13 member states. EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné recently visited a Greek aluminum plant that will soon begin extracting gallium, a metal essential for semiconductors and a range of high-tech applications. Backed by a €24.2 billion investment initiative, … Read more

Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to begin cutting interest rates as early as September—three months earlier than its prior forecast. The investment bank’s updated outlook reflects stronger-than-expected disinflationary trends and a smaller-than-anticipated economic impact from recent tariffs. Inflation measures have eased enough that policymakers may feel more comfortable reducing policy rates sooner, while … Read more

Global bond markets have been shaken by stronger-than-expected US jobs data, prompting a rapid reassessment of interest-rate expectations around the world. While robust US employment figures can support the case for higher US interest rates, other economies face more complex trade-offs. The United Kingdom in particular confronts the prospect of sluggish growth alongside inflationary pressures … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investors November 14, 2025 For Millions of Americans the Recession is Already Here While Wall Street celebrates near-record highs, many Americans are feeling a very different reality. Financial analyst Peter Atwater likens the current economy to a “Jenga tower” — top-heavy and fragile — … Read more

President Trump toured the Federal Reserve’s $2.5 billion renovation project alongside Chair Jerome Powell, and the two briefly sparred over the total cost. Powell clarified that a frequently cited $3.1 billion figure included a separate, previously completed third building, while the active renovation budget for the Eccles and East buildings stands at $2.5 billion. During … Read more

President Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% marks a sharp escalation in trade friction with one of the United States’ closest economic partners. Announced as a response tied to fentanyl enforcement and a series of longstanding trade complaints, the tariff increase adds fresh uncertainty to global markets already unsettled by a … Read more

Daily News Nuggets | Today’s top stories for gold and silver investorsJanuary 15th, 2026 Metals Rally Hits New Records Amid Global Turmoil Uncertainty is widespread, and precious metals are benefitting. Gold surged past $4,600 per ounce this week while silver reached a new all-time high above $90. The rally followed a series of geopolitical shocks: … Read more

If you’ve left an employer — or you’re over 59½ — a gold IRA rollover lets you move your 401(k) funds into physical precious metals without triggering taxes or early withdrawal penalties. Many people don’t realize how straightforward the process can be or that it’s even an option. This guide explains how the process works … Read more

Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research and a notably optimistic Wall Street forecaster, is signaling growing concern about market stability even as he keeps a bullish long-term target for the S&P 500. Yardeni continues to forecast a climb to 7,000 for the index, a target surpassed only by Oppenheimer’s 7,100 estimate. However, he has increased … Read more