Gold Posts Strongest Three-Day Gain Since 2020

Gold prices have surged over 8% in the past three days, marking the largest three-day rally since March 2020, as investors seek safety amid market turbulence caused by global trade war concerns. While traditional safe havens like the US dollar and Treasury bonds declined this week, gold has continued to strengthen. The SPDR Gold Shares ETF has attracted over $1.3 billion in inflows in the past week and is up nearly 7% for the week.

US Treasuries Begin Moving Like Risk Assets Under Trump’s Trade War

US Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as safe-haven assets, are showing concerning behavior as they trade more like risky assets under President Trump’s trade policies. Longer-term Treasury yields have surged while the dollar has declined, and Treasury bonds have often moved in the same direction as stocks and other risky investments—rising and falling together. This challenges their “risk-free” status, with implications for the global financial system that uses Treasuries as benchmarks and collateral. The pattern suggests investor confidence in US bonds is weakening amid America’s growing debt and confrontational policies toward major creditors.

Safe Haven Rush: Gold Breaks $3,200 Barrier Amid Tariff Chaos

Gold prices reached an unprecedented high exceeding $3,200 an ounce, climbing as much as 1.9% to $3,237.89 on Friday and continuing a weekly increase of about 6%. This surge highlights gold’s status as a financial safe haven during economic uncertainty. The primary driver has been President Trump’s inconsistent tariff policies, which have triggered significant selloffs across US stocks, bonds, and the dollar markets as recession fears spread. Despite announcing a 90-day pause on tariff increases for most trading partners, duties on all Chinese imports remain at least 145%. China responded by raising tariffs on US goods to 125% while dismissing […]

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Gold Surge to $4,250 as Recession Shield

Goldman Sachs’ co-head of global commodities research, Daan Struyven, recommends gold as an attractive hedge against recession risks. Despite recent volatility, Struyven maintains a bullish outlook on gold, forecasting prices could reach $4,250 per ounce during a recession. He suggests that gold can help mitigate against potential recession drivers, including US policy risks related to trade, Federal Reserve pressure, and governance changes that might reduce global investor confidence in US assets.

Dollar Crashes to Six-Month Low | Gold to $3,200

Global markets are experiencing significant volatility as the trade war between the US and China intensifies. The US dollar has suffered its worst four-day decline in over two years, sinking 1.2% to a six-month low. In response to US actions, China has dramatically increased tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% and warned it will “fight to the end” if provoked further, even calling the Trump administration’s actions a “joke.” Wall Street’s biggest banks have reported mixed earnings against this backdrop. JPMorgan Chase posted record equity trading revenue but warned about deteriorating economic conditions. BlackRock reported lower-than-expected net inflows, […]

Trump’s Trade Pause Still Leaves U.S. With Highest Tariffs Since 1909

The recent pullback in Trump’s trade war isn’t as significant as markets initially believed. Despite a 90-day pause and reduction to 10% for most reciprocal tariffs, U.S. consumers still face the highest effective tariff rates since 1909. PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding warns this represents an economic shock unseen since the 1920s-30s, estimating each percentage point increase in tariffs reduces U.S. growth by 0.1% while adding similar amounts to inflation. She predicts a likely U.S. recession with core inflation potentially reaching 4.5%. The situation with China has worsened particularly, with tariffs on Chinese goods now at 145% according to the White […]

Treasury Reports Near-Record $1.3T Deficit Amid Promises of Government Efficiency

According to Treasury Department data released Thursday, the US budget deficit has grown to more than $1.3 trillion during the first six months of the 2025 fiscal year, spanning October through March. This marks the second highest six-month deficit in the four decades of record-keeping, surpassed only by the $1.7 trillion deficit recorded in early fiscal year 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Treasury official speaking on condition of anonymity explained several factors driving this increased gap between government spending and revenue. These include cost-of-living increases to Social Security payments, rising costs for Medicare and Medicaid programs, increased disaster assistance […]

China Counters Trump with 125% Tariffs on US Goods

China has retaliated against President Trump’s recent trade actions by raising tariffs on US imports from 84% to 125%, effective Saturday. This escalation comes despite Trump implementing a 90-day pause on Liberation Day tariffs and the EU matching the US pause on retaliatory duties. The White House clarified that US tariffs on Chinese imports now stand at a minimum of 145%, higher than the 125% previously stated by Trump. The trade war has negatively impacted US stock markets and investor confidence. However, Beijing has indicated it won’t implement further tariff increases even if Washington continues its escalations. Trump administration officials, […]

The Whales Are Moving into Metals (While Retail Sales Drop)

There’s something billionaires know about precious metals that most people don’t.  In his eye-opening new video, Mike latest research shows a troubling trend: retail sales at major mints are declining while institutional investors quietly accumulate massive positions in gold and silver. Mike explains:  As the author of the best-selling gold and silver investing book of the century (Guide to Investing in Gold & Silver), Mike has dedicated his career to helping everyday people protect their wealth during economic upheaval. The question is: will you be on the right side of this historic wealth transfer? 

Gold Hits New Record Above $3,200 as US-China Trade War Intensifies

Gold prices experienced a significant rally on Friday, jumping 1.7% to $3,227.39 per ounce and briefly touching a record high of $3,237.56. This surge pushed bullion past the key psychological barrier of $3,200, bringing its weekly gains to over 6% and yearly gains to nearly 21%. The precious metal’s rise comes amid multiple economic concerns, including an intensifying trade war between the US and China. Beijing’s decision to increase tariffs on US imports to 125% in retaliation for President Trump’s 145% duties on Chinese goods has heightened fears of global supply chain disruptions and possible recession. A weakening US dollar, […]