The Federal Reserve gave a speech yesterday, and now many investors are wondering: Will the Fed cut interest rates in September, or keep them the same? This decision could have a big effect on the economy, the stock market, and even gold and silver prices. If you’re planning for retirement, it’s helpful to understand what […]
Key Insights in Focus Fed Stay-the-Course Mood: The July FOMC minutes—released August 20—signal that the Fed is not in a hurry to lower rates. This dovish pause has bolstered gold’s appeal as a non‑yielding haven in an uncertain economic environment Gold’s Upward Momentum: Though rates remain static, gold continues to hold gains. This reflects investor […]
In a recent Kitco News article, Aakash Doshi, State Street’s Global Head of Gold Strategy, noted that despite rising interest rates and improving risk sentiment, gold prices haven’t fallen significantly. That persistence, he explained, speaks volumes about underlying regime changes in demand dynamics and supportive fundamentals for gold. If you’re evaluating your retirement or investment […]
In a recent Kitco News interview (July 28, 2025), billionaire investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio urged investors to allocate around 15% of their portfolios to gold or Bitcoin. His reasoning? Rising national debt levels, weakening currency values, and growing systemic financial risk are making hard assets increasingly essential. Dalio emphasized that gold remains […]
For decades, physical gold has been treated as a commodity—valuable, yes, but not exactly on par with cold, hard cash. That perception changed dramatically with Basel III. As of July 1st, global banking rules now officially classify physical gold as a Tier 1 asset—placing it in the same league as central bank reserves and fiat […]
