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Gold Retreats from All-Time Highs as Traders Eye UpcomingU.S. Inflation Data

Investing.com-- Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Tuesday, retreating from record highs as traders lock-in some profits ahead of key U.S. inflation data that is widely expected to factor into the path of interest rates.   Growing bets on interest rate cuts by as soon as June, coupled with increased safe haven demand, saw [...] READ MORE

CPI Up 0.4% in February, a 3.2% Increase From a YearAgo

KEY POINTS The consumer price index, a broad measure of goods and services costs, increased 0.4% for the month and 3.2% from a year ago. The monthly measure was in line with expectations while the 12-month reading was slightly higher. The core CPI rose 0.4% on the month and was up 3.8% on the year. [...] READ MORE

Oil Prices Tread Water as Market Anticipates US InflationInsights

(Bloomberg) -- Oil was little changed as traders wait to see if a week of key data inputs can break the market from its recent torpor.   Western Texas Intermediate futures edged lower to settle just shy of $78 a barrel after earlier dropping to the lowest intraday price in two weeks. Investors are watching [...] READ MORE

Over 80,000 Global Enthusiasts Flock to HongKong’s Twin Jewellery Shows

Over 4,000 exhibitors were represented across HKTDC’s twin shows, marking the successful return of the organiser’s “two shows, two venues” format Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show attracted more than 80,000 buyers from 137 [...] READ MORE

The Commodities Feed: Gold Nears $2,200/oz

In light of shifting monetary policy expectations, gold prices have soared, nearly touching the $2,200 per ounce mark. This recent surge, culminating in almost a 5% increase last week alone, has been propelled by a series of record highs over four consecutive sessions. The unexpected rise in the U.S. jobless rate has fueled speculation that […]

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ZeroHedge: $1 Trillion Per 100 Days

With a stunning trillion dollars added to the national debt in only three months, projected to reach an incomprehensible $54 trillion within 10 years, and America’s interest payments on track to exceed defense spending next year, the question must be asked: How much longer can the debt bubble go?   It’s a curious situation when [...] READ MORE

Best Places to Hide Gold and Silver at Home

For gold and silver bullion buyers, the question arises of where to keep your gold and silver. Taking physical delivery of your gold or silver is often the most rewarding part of the purchasing experience, as it gives you, the bullion investor, a fuller understanding of the real value of tangible monetary assets.   But [...] READ MORE

Moderate Inflation Easing Keeps Fed’s InterestRate Cuts on Hold

Japan wage talks, UK pay numbers will draw investor attention China, Sweden, Brazil will release consumer-price numbers Inflation in the US probably abated only gradually last month and retail sales rebounded, illustrating why the Federal Reserve is in no rush to lower interest rates.   The core consumer price index, a measure that excludes food [...] READ MORE

From Luxuries to Groceries: The Evolving Landscape of BuyNow, Pay Later

What began for many as a way to pay for concert tickets and vacations is becoming an ordinary tool that Gen Z and millennial shoppers use for food, contact lenses and trash bags. Groceries are a fast-growing category for “buy now, pay later” services.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images Buying now and paying later [...] READ MORE