If you feel like homeownership is slipping further out of reach, you’re not alone. But what if the real story behind soaring housing costs isn’t what you’ve been told? In this eye-opening video, Alan Hibbard exposes the monetary forces that have been quietly eroding housing affordability for decades — and reveals a surprising solution that most Americans overlook. What Happens When You Price Homes in Real Money Here’s what Alan uncovered: When you measure home prices in gold instead of dollars, monthly mortgage payments have actually decreased over time. Think about that for a moment. While your dollar-denominated housing costs...
Something massive happened in the gold market this week — and almost nobody noticed. Russia quietly launched its own gold exchange in St. Petersburg, marking the first serious challenge to London’s century-old control over global gold pricing. This isn’t just another commodity exchange. It’s a seismic shift that could fundamentally alter how gold is valued worldwide. In this week’s Gold Silver Show, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard connected the dots between several converging trends that suggest we’re witnessing a historic transformation in precious metals markets. Breaking London’s Monopoly For over 100 years, the London Bullion Market Association has essentially dictated...
In our latest video, Alan Hibbard walks you through over a century of market history — complete with live Excel dashboards — to show how gold can simultaneously boost returns and tame volatility. Here’s a closer look at the five most eye-opening takeaways. 1. Why Gold Truly Belongs in Every Portfolio Gold isn’t just a hedge against inflation or financial panic—it’s a powerful engine for growth. Drawing on fresh research from Goldman Sachs, Alan shows how even a modest slice of gold can improve your risk-adjusted returns. Over rolling 10-year periods, portfolios with 10–25% gold consistently posted higher Sharpe ratios...
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation on Friday gives President Trump an immediate opportunity to influence Fed policy and potentially accelerate his selection of the next Fed chair. The resignation comes amid intense White House pressure on the central bank, with Trump calling current Fed Chair Jerome Powell “TOO ANGRY, TOO STUPID, & TOO POLITICAL” for refusing to cut interest rates. While Trump can now appoint a replacement who favors lower rates, one additional vote is unlikely to sway Fed policy, as this week’s 9-2 vote to keep rates unchanged shows the challenge of shifting the committee’s stance.
...Original Source: Boston Herald
The US dollar stabilized Monday after Friday’s sharp decline triggered by weak jobs data and political turmoil. July employment figures showed only 73,000 jobs added with massive downward revisions of 258,000 for prior months, while President Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner added to market uncertainty. The dollar had plunged over 2% against the yen and 1.5% against the euro Friday, with markets now pricing a 90% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Meanwhile, the Swiss franc weakened after Trump imposed high tariffs on Swiss imports.
...Original Source: Reuters
Switzerland’s massive gold refining industry has become a key factor in US-Swiss trade relations after President Trump imposed 39% tariffs on Swiss imports. The country processes billions in gold annually, with bullion exports to the US reaching over $36 billion in Q1 2024—representing two-thirds of Switzerland’s trade surplus with America. Despite handling vast sums, Swiss refiners only capture a few dollars per ounce for recasting gold bars. While gold is now exempt from the tariffs, the precious metal’s flows continue to significantly impact trade balance calculations between the two nations.
...Original Source: Bloomberg
Gold prices dipped slightly on Monday after last week’s strong rally, falling 0.2% to $3,356.91 per ounce. The decline came as U.S. Treasury yields rose and investors took profits following Friday’s 2% surge. Despite the pullback, market sentiment remains bullish due to weak U.S. jobs data that increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Investment bank Citi raised its three-month gold price target to $3,500 per ounce, citing concerns about U.S. economic growth.
...Original Source: Reuters
At its July meeting, the Federal Reserve chose to keep interest rates steady, rejecting President Trump’s calls for a rate cut. The decision came in a 9-2 vote, marking the first time in decades with two dissenting members who favored easing rates, believing inflation was under control. Fed Chair Jerome Powell explained that inflation remains above the 2% target, and the economy’s strength justifies holding rates for now. Recent data shows inflation rose slightly in June, influenced partly by new trade tariffs, which are beginning to affect prices on goods like appliances and groceries.
...Original Source: Deseret.com
Gold is experiencing a strong rally, reaching record prices driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and heavy central bank buying. Although the recent gold price highs invite comparisons to the 1980 peak during a period of extreme inflation and political turmoil, today’s economic conditions are different—current inflation and unemployment are lower, and markets are generally healthier. Central banks now actively buy gold, unlike in the 1980s when they were mostly sellers. This shift, combined with rising geopolitical risks, supports gold’s role as a key safe-haven asset, potentially sustaining its high value.
...Original Source: LBMA
Both President Trump and Democratic leaders are making conflicting and sometimes misleading claims about inflation and price changes during Trump’s current term. Trump says prices for groceries, energy, and eggs have fallen, while Democrats say costs keep rising. Experts note many factors affect prices—like tariffs, weather, disease outbreaks, and global markets—so it’s too soon to fully judge the impact of policies. For instance, grocery and beef prices rose due to tariffs and supply issues, while egg prices fell mainly because the bird flu eased. Gasoline prices are steady but not as low as Trump claims, and electricity costs have gone...
Original Source: NBC Philadelphia
In its Q2 2025 Gold Demand Trends report, the World Gold Council (WGC) says total gold demand, including over‑the‑counter trades, rose 3 % year‑on‑year to 1,249 tonnes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Gold ETF inflows of 170 t in Q2 and 397 t in the first half were the strongest since 2020, while bar and coin demand grew 11 % to 307 t, led by a 44 % surge in Chinese investment and solid Indian buying. Central banks added 166 t of gold—slower than previous quarters but still high, and jewellery demand fell 14 % due to high prices. WGC analyst Louise...
Original Source: Gold.org
The World Gold Council reported that worldwide gold demand (including over‑the‑counter trading) increased 3 % year‑on‑year to 1,248.8 metric tons in Q2 2025. Investment demand jumped 78 % as exchange‑traded funds posted their largest semi‑annual inflows since 2020, offsetting a 14 % slump in jewellery consumption. High prices deterred buyers in China and India, pushing global jewellery demand to its lowest since late‑2020. Central‑bank purchases fell 21 % in the quarter but remained significant at about 166.5 tons.
...Original Source: Reuters
After the Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged on July 30, former President Donald Trump lashed out at Chair Jerome Powell on social media, calling him “too late” and “too political”. Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire Powell for not cutting rates, yet legal experts note that the president cannot remove the Fed chair without cause because the central bank’s independence is protected by law. Powell himself has said that board members are only removable “for cause” and that bipartisan support makes any change unlikely.
...Original Source: USAToday
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