UK Economy Defies Recession Fears with Surprise Q4 Growth
The British pound strengthened to $1.25155 after unexpected GDP growth of 0.1% in Q4 2023, defying economists’ predictions of a contraction. However, analysts caution that the growth was primarily driven by volatile inventory changes, while key economic indicators like household consumption and business investment remained flat or negative, suggesting underlying…
JPMorgan Strategist: Gold Shines as Key Portfolio Protector
In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, JPMorgan’s Grace Peters outlined a comprehensive investment strategy that positions gold as a crucial asset for portfolio protection. Despite acknowledging solid economic data, Peters emphasizes the ongoing challenge of elevated inflation, making gold particularly attractive as a protective measure. Her investment approach advocates for…
JPMorgan Strategist: Gold Shines as Key Portfolio Protector
In a recent Bloomberg Television interview, JPMorgan’s Grace Peters outlined a comprehensive investment strategy that positions gold as a crucial asset for portfolio protection. Despite acknowledging solid economic data, Peters emphasizes the ongoing challenge of elevated inflation, making gold particularly attractive as a protective measure. Her investment approach advocates for…
UBS: Tariff-Driven Inflation Could Propel Gold’s Historic Run
According to UBS Investment Bank strategist Joni Teves, gold’s current rally could extend further despite already reaching historic levels. Her analysis focuses on the crucial role of inflation dynamics, particularly emphasizing how the implementation of new tariffs could act as an inflationary catalyst. This environment, she argues, creates uniquely favorable…
UBS: Tariff-Driven Inflation Could Propel Gold’s Historic Run
According to UBS Investment Bank strategist Joni Teves, gold’s current rally could extend further despite already reaching historic levels. Her analysis focuses on the crucial role of inflation dynamics, particularly emphasizing how the implementation of new tariffs could act as an inflationary catalyst. This environment, she argues, creates uniquely favorable…
World’s Gold Divided: Six Rings Each for 8 Billion People
The world’s total discovered gold reserves, standing at 244,000 metric tons, might seem vast at first glance, but when divided among Earth’s 8 billion people, it reveals a surprisingly modest allocation. Each person’s share would amount to just 30 grams of gold – enough to make six gold rings or…
How Will Gold & Silver Perform Under the Trump Admin? Alan Hibbard
Are tariffs, trade wars, and global volatility pushing precious metals to new heights? Alan Hibbard dives deep into why gold is hitting all-time highs.
Gold Marches Toward $3,000 as Central Banks Stock Up
Gold’s rally shows no signs of slowing as the precious metal inches closer to the psychological $3,000 mark, driven by multiple supporting factors. The latest surge comes as President Trump and Vladimir Putin initiated discussions to end the Ukraine conflict, which strengthened the euro against a weakening US dollar. Despite…
Russian Gold Buying Increases 62% Since Ukraine War
Russians are increasingly turning to gold as a financial safe haven amid growing economic pressures. Consumer gold purchases hit 75.6 metric tons in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 2023 and a dramatic 62% jump from pre-war levels in 2021. Why? A few reasons: record-high inflation at 9.5%, the ruble’s…
Russian Gold Buying Increases 62% Since Ukraine War
Russians are increasingly turning to gold as a financial safe haven amid growing economic pressures. Consumer gold purchases hit 75.6 metric tons in 2024, marking a 6% increase from 2023 and a dramatic 62% jump from pre-war levels in 2021. Why? A few reasons: record-high inflation at 9.5%, the ruble’s…