CPI Hits 3.3%, GDP Stalls — Is Stagflation 2026 Here?

March CPI surged to 3.3% — the highest since May 2024 — while Q4 GDP sits at just 0.5%. The stagflation 2026 thesis is now backed by hard data. Gold eyes a third weekly gain as the Iran ceasefire cracks and Islamabad talks loom. Five stories you need this morning.

What Does It Mean That Silver Is Now a U.S. Critical Mineral? 

The U.S. government officially designated silver a critical mineral in 2025 — and a January 2026 Presidential Proclamation invoked national security law to address U.S. import reliance. Here’s what the White House proclamation says and what it means for silver investors.

Silver Is Now a “National Security Issue” – And Prices Could Explode

Silver has been officially labeled a national security issue by the U.S. government, a shift that could reshape supply chains, trigger price floors, and send silver prices sharply higher.

Rare Earth Metals: The New Oil of the Global Economy

China’s dominance over rare earth metals in 2025 is reshaping global markets — and driving investors toward real assets like gold. Here’s what it means for the next decade.