The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain current interest rates through the first half of 2025 before implementing two rate cuts beginning in September, according to a Bloomberg News survey of economists. President Trump’s trade policies have created uncertainty, causing economists to lower growth forecasts while raising inflation projections. New tariffs on major trading partners like China, Canada, and Mexico have unsettled financial markets and raised concerns about potential stagflation—a combination of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

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Where Is the World’s Wealth Stored — And Why It Matters for Gold
Global personal wealth stands at $471 trillion. Gold accounts for just 7% of that. Understanding where the world stores its wealth — and what happens when even a fraction shifts toward gold — is the foundation of the precious metals case.




