Fed Meeting This Week: Will Two Rate Cuts Still Be on the Table for 2025?

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at this week’s meeting. However, investors are focused on whether Fed officials will maintain their projection of two rate cuts in 2025. The Fed’s “dot plot” – a chart showing each official’s rate predictions – will be closely watched. Despite pressure from President Trump for faster rate cuts and various economic uncertainties including Middle East tensions, most analysts expect the Fed to stick with its previous forecast of two cuts this year.

Oil Markets Surge as Trump Dismisses Quick Israel-Iran Peace Deal

Oil prices jumped about 3% to around $74 per barrel after President Trump dampened hopes for a quick Israel-Iran ceasefire. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he wants “a real end” to the conflict and Iran’s nuclear program “wiped out.” The uncertainty has pushed oil market volatility to three-year highs. While Iran’s oil infrastructure remains untouched, traders worry about potential disruptions to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil output. The region faces increased shipping risks, with navigation interference and safety concerns mounting.

How Much of Your Portfolio Should Be in Precious Metals?

With market volatility and inflation fears on the rise, more investors are turning to precious metals to protect and diversify their portfolios. But that raises an important question: how much should you actually allocate to gold and silver?  The answer depends on your goals, risk tolerance, and financial outlook. In this article, we’ll break down what makes precious metals such a powerful addition to your portfolio, and how to find the right precious metal allocation for your investing style.  Why Precious Metals Still Matter  Gold and silver endure because they’re tangible assets with intrinsic value—no corporate earnings reports or central-bank […]

Republicans Split on Senate’s $5 Trillion Debt Ceiling Tax Package Despite Business Wins

The Senate Finance Committee has released its version of President Trump’s major tax bill, featuring significant changes from the House version. Key business wins include permanent corporate tax deductions for capital investments and interest expenses, though a controversial “revenge tax” on foreign businesses remains. The bill includes modified provisions for clean energy credits, reduced tax breaks for tips and overtime (capped at $25,000 annually), and deeper cuts to Medicaid funding. Despite adding trillions to the national debt and raising the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, Republicans face internal disagreements over SALT deduction limits and other provisions, making their July 4th […]

Dollar Crisis Looms as Trump’s Policies Send Gold Soaring Past $3,400

Trump’s economic policies are driving gold prices higher by undermining confidence in the US dollar. His massive tax cuts are adding $2.5 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, while he pressures the Fed to cut rates and floats ideas about restructuring foreign-held US debt. Despite factors that should strengthen the dollar—like high tariffs and favorable interest rates—it has fallen 10% this year while gold has surged 30% to $3,400/oz. This trend reflects growing foreign investor concerns about America’s ability to manage its massive debt burden.

Ray Dalio Warns of 1930s-Style Economic Breakdown Under Trump’s Policies

Ray Dalio, who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, warns the U.S. faces something “worse than a recession” under President Trump’s economic policies. The Bridgewater Associates founder sees three major threats: chaotic tariffs (including 50% on Chinese and EU steel/aluminum), soaring debt levels, and rising tensions between global superpowers. He compares today’s conditions to the 1930s, warning they could trigger a collapse of the post-WWII monetary system. Dalio says Trump’s unpredictable tariffs are “throwing rocks into the production system,” disrupting markets and crushing consumer confidence. His solution: Congress must cut the budget deficit to 3% of GDP and stabilize trade policies—or […]

The End of an Era: Why U.S. Treasury Bonds No Longer Rule as Crisis Safe Haven

U.S. Treasury bonds have traditionally been considered the safest investment during global crises, but recent events suggest this may be changing. When Israel attacked Iran on June 13, something unexpected happened: U.S. Treasury yields went up (indicating less demand) while government bonds from other countries, particularly in Asia and Australia, saw yields fall (indicating higher demand). This pattern repeated after President Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement. International government bond ETFs have significantly outperformed U.S. Treasury ETFs this year, suggesting investors should diversify their safe-haven holdings beyond just U.S. Treasurys.

Citi Says Gold Could Drop 20% by 2026

After a remarkable year that saw gold prices surge nearly 30% and hit record highs, Citigroup analysts are calling for a significant pullback in the precious metal. The bank forecasts gold will retreat from its current $3,388 per ounce to a range of $2,500-$2,700 by the second half of 2026. This bearish outlook stems from expectations of declining investment demand as global growth improves and the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates from restrictive to neutral levels. Citi presents three scenarios: a 60% probability base case where gold consolidates above $3,000 before declining, a 20% bull case targeting new records on […]

Gold Has Entered Its Third and Final Stage: Why $10,000 Per Ounce Could Be Coming

For two decades, Mike Maloney has been waiting for this moment.  The bestselling author of The Great Gold and Silver Rush of the 21st Century believes gold has just entered the third and final stage of its massive bull market — the stage where it makes its greatest gains in the shortest period of time.  “I’ve been waiting a long time for this,” says Maloney, who started investing in gold in 2002 and founded GoldSilver in 2005. “And the evidence is there.”  The Three Stages of Gold’s Bull Market  According to Maloney’s analysis, every major gold bull market follows three distinct […]

Dollar Weakens Against Major Currencies as Markets Eye Central Bank Decisions

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Tuesday, particularly against the Japanese yen, following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain current interest rates while planning to slow its balance sheet reduction in 2026. Meanwhile, ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, now in their fifth day, continue to create uncertainty in global markets. President Trump has expressed a desire for a diplomatic resolution with Iran while oil prices have risen due to the Middle East conflict.