Consumer Confidence Fell for the Third Month in a Row. Gold Fell Too. They’re Not the Same Signal.

Consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July as the Present Situation Index declined for a third consecutive month. Gold fell too — but for a completely different reason, and understanding the gap between the two signals is what matters for physical metal holders right now.

The Senate Just Added $3.3 Trillion to the Tab. Are You Ready?

New Senate bill adds $3.3T in debt — just as the U.S. dollar posts its worst start to a year since 1973.