The global economy enters 2025 with a complex set of challenges, following a period of post-pandemic recovery. While 2024 saw lowered interest rates and booming stock markets, many voters remained dissatisfied with economic conditions. Looking ahead, potential US trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and climate change impacts could further complicate the economic landscape. Governments face the task of balancing voter concerns, new spending needs, and fiscal responsibility to maintain economic stability and growth.

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Silver Eyes Record Highs as Fed Signals Cuts
Markets are digesting the Fed’s signal of two rate cuts in 2025, with the dollar swinging, jobless claims dipping, and recession indicators flashing red. Meanwhile, silver is surging — outpacing gold and closing in on record highs. Here’s what today’s key economic news means for precious metals investors.