President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would open the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, gold, private equity, and other alternative assets. The order would direct regulatory agencies to remove barriers preventing professionally managed 401(k) plans from including non-traditional investments, potentially transforming how millions of Americans save for retirement. This move builds on Trump’s broader pro-crypto agenda and could significantly benefit asset managers like BlackRock, Blackstone, and Apollo who have long sought access to retirement funds.

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Record Q3 Gold Demand, Sticky Inflation, SNAP Benefits Lapse
Gold and silver wrapped up a historic October, with gold topping $4,000 as global demand surged to record highs. But inflation data released today showed the Fed’s fight isn’t over—headline prices are easing, yet core inflation remains stubbornly high. As policymakers debate the next move, uncertainty is keeping safe-haven demand alive. Add in a prolonged government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, and it’s clear: the macro crosswinds that lifted gold this year aren’t slowing down anytime soon.




