US Treasury Yields Jump as Hot Jobs Data Fuels Rate Expectations

US Treasury yields climbed on Friday after new jobs data showed stronger hiring than expected. The 10-year yield rose over 9 basis points to 4.486%, while the 2-year increased 11 basis points to 4.034%. The 30-year yield moved up more than 5 basis points to 4.941%. Higher yields typically suggest investors anticipate tighter monetary policy, potentially due to inflation risks or stronger economic activity. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 139,000 jobs in May, surpassing the consensus forecast of 125,000 from economists polled by Dow Jones, according to data released Friday morning. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. This stronger-than-expected jobs […]

What a Gold Revaluation Could Mean for the U.S. and the Dollar

The U.S. government officially owns over 8,100 tonnes of gold—the largest gold reserve in the world. But surprisingly, it still values this gold at an outdated price of $42 per ounce, a number set back in the 1970s. This undervalues its gold holdings on paper at just $11 billion, while in reality, at today’s prices (over $3,000/oz), they would be worth closer to $765 billion. So why hasn’t the U.S. updated its gold valuation? Because a gold revaluation would send a clear message: the U.S. dollar has lost significant value. That’s not something policymakers are eager to admit. Still, during […]

Gold Prices Rise on Fed Rate Cut Bets; Silver Hits 13-Year Peak

Gold prices edged higher on Friday, positioning the precious metal for a weekly gain of 2.1%. This rise follows encouraging U.S. economic data that has reinforced expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Gold, a classic safe-haven asset, typically performs well during times of economic or political uncertainty, especially in a low-interest-rate environment. Meanwhile, silver initially surged to a more than 13-year high, driven by strong industrial demand and ongoing supply shortages. Although it later dipped slightly by 0.1%, its momentum—alongside rising gold prices—highlights continued bullish sentiment in the broader metals market. U.S. gold futures rose slightly […]

U.S. Government Creating a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve”?

In his latest analysis, Alan Hibbard reveals the unprecedented executive order establishing America’s first “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” — and why this government validation could signal a major shift away from fiat currencies.

Atlanta Fed Forecasts Recession | Projects a 2.8% GDP Contraction in Q1 25 

The Atlanta Fed’s latest GDP projection signals recession ahead, forecasting a 2.8% contraction for Q1 2025. Are you prepared for what’s next?