US markets rallied broadly after December’s inflation report showed core CPI easing to 0.2% month-over-month, down from four straight months at 0.3%. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow each rose roughly 1.5% as Treasury yields fell and the dollar softened against major currencies. Investor sentiment improved markedly, with swap markets now pricing in a … Read more

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its meeting on Wednesday, with officials signaling the possibility of one or two rate reductions later in the year. That outlook reflects a cautious optimism: inflation has trended downward from its recent peaks, and some members of the Federal Open Market Committee view … Read more

Australia has taken a significant step toward a digital currency, although this effort is aimed at institutions rather than everyday consumers. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has launched a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot called “Project Acacia,” which will use real money and real assets to test practical applications. Over the next … Read more

U.S. economic growth rebounded in the second quarter, expanding at an annualized rate of 3.0%. While that stronger headline figure is encouraging, the underlying data reveal a mix of strengths and weaknesses in the economy. The largest contributor to the gain was a notable decline in imports, which narrowed the trade deficit and therefore boosted … Read more

Inflation rose 2.5% in January on the PCE index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge, matching economists’ expectations. Although inflation has retreated substantially from its mid-2022 peak near 9%, it remains above the Fed’s 2% target. The Consumer Price Index, another widely used measure, recorded a 3% year-over-year increase in January. Economists say these persistent inflation … Read more

You have invested time and money selecting gold coins, so proper handling is essential to protect their appearance and value. Improper handling or cleaning can cause scratches, contact marks, worn features, rim damage, and other problems that reduce a coin’s market worth. The following guidance explains how to minimize risk and preserve your gold coins … Read more

Switzerland is urgently seeking to reopen trade negotiations with the United States after the Trump administration announced a steep 39% tariff on a range of Swiss exports. The measure is among the strictest introduced under the current U.S. global trade policy and has prompted swift concern in Bern and across Swiss industry. The tariff affects … Read more

June’s consumer-price report highlighted a noticeable “tariff inflation” effect: overall consumer prices rose 0.3% from May and 2.7% from a year earlier. Notable contributors included a 1% increase in gasoline, a 0.3% rise in grocery prices, and ongoing price gains for imported durable goods such as furniture, appliances, toys, and clothing. AllianceBernstein’s Eric Winograd pointed … Read more

Gold rose on Wednesday, climbing 0.4% to $3,336.20 an ounce as investors sought safe-haven assets amid lingering uncertainty over U.S.-China trade relations. Officials from both countries reported progress toward a framework to revive their trade truce and lift China’s rare-earth export restrictions, but the absence of concrete resolutions to long-standing disputes left markets cautious. The … Read more

With the US Dollar Index down roughly 8% in 2025, investors are exploring a range of strategies to benefit from dollar weakness. Common approaches include gaining exposure to foreign currencies through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) such as the Euro Trust (FXE) and Japanese Yen Trust (FXY), allocating to commodities that often appreciate when the dollar falls, … Read more