Central banks and governments around the world have been implementing expansionary monetary policies, including quantitative easing and low-interest rate policies, to stimulate economic growth. These measures have led to concerns about potential inflationary pressures in the future, which could erode the purchasing power of fiat currencies. As a tangible asset with intrinsic value, gold has been considered a potential safeguard against inflation, as its price has historically tended to rise during times of inflationary pressures.
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- IMF Forecast: Tariff Wars Could Push Global Debt to Post-WWII Record April 23, 2025IMF projections show global public debt will exceed pandemic-era peaks, approaching 100% of global GDP by 2030. After reaching 98.9% during COVID in 2020 and dropping 10 percentage points over two years, debt is now climbing rapidly again. The IMF cites U.S. tariff announcements and potential international countermeasures as key factors driving economic uncertainty. Global […]
- Dollar Gains Ground as Trump Backs Off Fed Threats April 23, 2025The dollar showed signs of recovery Wednesday after President Trump stated he has “no intention” of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, addressing fears about the Fed’s independence. Additionally, both Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent hinted at potential easing of US-China trade tensions, with Trump suggesting tariffs could be substantially reduced in a future deal. […]
- Precious Metal Pulls Back: Gold Prices Drop 2.6% Following Trump’s Comments April 23, 2025Gold experienced its second day of decline, falling up to 2.6% from its recent record high of over $3,500 per ounce. The selloff began Tuesday as investors collected profits from the steep rally and accelerated when President Trump eased market concerns on two fronts: backing away from threats to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell and […]
- Gold Hits $3,500 — Why Gold is Up 33% YTD and What’s Next? April 23, 2025Brandon Sauerwein, Editor Since 2000: Gold +1,088% Returns | SPY +478% Returns What we’re witnessing isn’t just a bull run — it’s a reawakening in precious metals. In just the past month, gold shattered the $3,000 milestone and briefly touched $3,500 an ounce early Tuesday morning — a historic surge that has stunned even veteran […]
- Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Eases Fed and China Tensions April 23, 2025Gold prices dropped 2.2% to $3,305.79 on Wednesday, backing away from the record high of $3,500.05 reached the previous day. This decline coincided with a shift in market sentiment after two key statements from President Trump: reassurance that he wouldn’t fire Fed Chair Powell despite recent criticism, and optimism about progress with China that could […]