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An overlooked Fed policy comes into focus as central bankers weigh how to slow ‘QT’

Central bank officials are expected this week to discuss a strategy for how to slow the shrinking of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, a lesser-known policy tool they have been using to tighten financial conditions while fighting inflation.   Over the last two years, the Fed has shed roughly $1.5 trillion in Treasury and mortgage [...] READ MORE

Russian grain chief says BRICS exchange idea gaining traction

MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - A Russian idea backed by President Vladimir Putin for a BRICS grain exchange that would allow buyers to purchase directly from producers is gaining traction ahead of summit of the group in October, the head of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters said.   China and India are the world's [...] READ MORE

The Case For Silver Could Not Be Clearer

Join Mike Maloney in his backyard as he delves into the compelling case for silver. In this video, Mike presents a thorough analysis of the silver market, discussing key indicators, historical patterns, and expert insights pointing towards an impending bull market. From the completion of a giant cup and handle pattern to warnings about derivatives [...] READ MORE

Analysts See Gold Reaching $2,600 per Ounce Amid Strong Market Demand

While bitcoin experienced a 12% decrease following its all-time high last week, gold has shown relative stability over the past five days, with only a slight 1% decline in the same period. In a similar vein to crypto enthusiasts, advocates for gold predict that the metal will continue its upward trajectory, potentially reaching the $2,600 [...] READ MORE

Real Estate Pain Is Showing Up in an Obscure Investment Product

Delinquencies soar as rising rates dent property resale values CRE CLO market is ‘first shoe to drop,’ says GenTrust’s Neely   An obscure investment product used to finance risky real estate projects is facing unprecedented stress as borrowers struggle to repay loans tied to commercial property ventures.   Known as commercial real estate collateralized loan [...] READ MORE

The Fed is meeting today. Here’s what experts are saying about the odds of a rate cut.

Americans are bearing the financial burden of higher costs for every type of loan, from mortgages to credit cards, after two years of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. With the central bank meeting today, economists and consumers alike have one question on their minds: When will the central bank start cutting rates?   [...] READ MORE

Gold ETFs, holdings and flows

Are Gold ETFs Backed By Physical Gold? Physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (gold ETFs) are an important source of gold demand, with institutional and individual investors using them as part of well-diversified investment strategies. Our comprehensive data set covers more than 100 physically-backed gold ETFs and similar products worldwide, providing regional and fund-specific analysis of demand [...] READ MORE

America’s Office Fire Sale Has Barely Begun

Covid-19 drained many occupants from office buildings, but that doesn’t mean owners are desperate to sell—yet. PHOTO: JIMIN KIM/ZUMA PRESS If offices are in such hot water, where are all the forced sellers?   Office-building owners have been under pressure since the Covid-19 pandemic hollowed out their buildings in early 2020. According to data from [...] READ MORE

Asia gold: Dealers grapple as sky-high rates erode demand in key hubs

Physical gold demand in Asia dwindled on the back of sky-high prices as consumers abstained from making fresh purchases, forcing dealers to offer deep discounts last seen a year earlier in India and lower premiums in China this week.   “Gold is behaving in a characteristically price elastic way which is to say consumers are [...] READ MORE