Tariff Tension Fails to Sway Equity Bulls Expecting Record Run
(Bloomberg) — As tariff tensions and stubbornly high inflation whipsaw US stocks, bullish Wall Street forecasters are urging investors to

Gold advanced on softer dollar
Gold advanced early Monday back over the $2900 threshold on a softer dollar and concerns over President Trump’s threatened “reciprocal

China, Gold, Momentum Lead, But Surprisingly Savvy Investors Turn Bearish
Momentum stocks are leading the market higher, but this is much different leadership than what elevated the market in 2024.
Europe Defense Spending Lifts Stocks, Bond Yields: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) — European bonds fell and shares in defense companies rallied on the likelihood of greater military spending, which could

S. Korea: Banks halt sales of silver bars amid soaring demand
Banks are halting the sales of silver bars amid surging demand, driven by increasing global uncertainties brought by U.S. President
Gold heads for seventh weekly gain
Gold heads for seventh consecutive weekly gain on haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against some

Retail sales see biggest drop in a year to start 2025
New data out Friday showed retail sales declined more than expected in the first month of 2025. Headline retail sales

Rising Inflation: Rush to Buy Physical Gold
The gold market is undergoing a major transformation, characterized by a growing divergence between paper gold and physical gold. Until

New Chinese Policy Opens The Door For Insurers To Invest In Gold
A groundbreaking pilot program in China now allows 10 major insurance companies – including PICC Property & Casualty and China