Gold Steady, Shoppers Cautious, and Nvidia Under Scrutiny

Gold treads water near $4,100 as traders await key Fed minutes and delayed jobs data, while China rapidly closes the “gold gap” with the U.S. in a strategic de-dollarization push. Meanwhile, Americans are tightening belts this holiday season with spending down from last year’s record highs. President Trump floats a $2,000 “tariff dividend” that economists say doesn’t add up, and Nvidia’s $24 billion AI investment spree raises questions about circular funding on Wall Street.
