Gold Clings to Stability Amid High Interest Rate FearsGold prices have remained relatively stable in recent trading sessions, dropping below $2,000/oz briefly, before climbing back above $2,030/oz. Despite a U.S. market holiday contributing to limited trading cues, gold has shown resilience, bouncing back from a two-month low to hover around the $2,000 to $2,050 an ounce mark through much of 2024. This stability […] READ MORE The Scene of THE CRIMEMike calls it the greatest theft in human history. READ MORE Inflation, Growth, and Labor Data Heat Up, But Wall Street Stays SkepticalDespite economic data indicating that the U.S. economy might be improving, with indicators like inflation, economic growth, and labor market strength showing higher-than-expected figures, Wall Street is responding with a dose of skepticism. Economists are tempering reactions to these reports, suggesting that the apparent surge in numbers could be attributed to seasonal adjustments and unique […] READ MORE Inflation No Match for Casino Wins: U.S. Gaming Industry Sees Historic Highs in 2023U.S. commercial casinos hit a jackpot in 2023, raking in $66.5 billion from gamblers, the industry’s most lucrative year to date. This figure represents a significant 10% increase over the previous record set in 2022, an impressive feat considering the economic challenges of the time, including persistent inflation affecting everyday costs like groceries and energy. […] READ MORE Cash's Comeback: Investors and Corporates Bet Big Despite Rate Cut DelaysDespite predictions of its demise earlier this year, cash remains a powerhouse in the financial landscape. As the Federal Reserve postpones interest rate cuts, a robust influx of investment is evident in money-market funds, with investors adding a staggering $128 billion since the year’s start. Corporate treasurers are also on a cash accumulation spree, holding […] READ MORE Fed's Latest Stress Test Scenarios: Banks Brace for Hypothetical Global RecessionThe Federal Reserve Board has unveiled the hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test, a critical evaluation aimed at ensuring the resilience of large banks in the face of severe recessions. This year, for the first time, the Board has introduced four additional hypothetical elements in its “exploratory analysis” to assess various risk factors, although […] READ MORE Fed's Bostic Warns: No Quick Path to Interest Rate CutsFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic has signaled a cautious stance on the prospect of cutting interest rates in the near future. His comments come amid speculation and market expectations of a potential rate cut by the Fed, particularly in light of the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting in March. The Fed’s deliberate […] READ MORE China's Gold Demand Rises: Central Bank Buys as Lunar New Year ApproachesChina’s gold market kicked off 2024 marking its strongest January on record for wholesale gold demand at 271 tons. The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) continued its gold acquisition streak for the 15th consecutive month, adding 10 tons to its reserves, now totaling 2,245 tons. The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to further bolster gold […] READ MORE Credit Markets Show Unwavering Strength Amid Rising US Inflation ConcernsDespite unexpectedly high U.S. inflation rates challenging the outlook for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts, the credit markets remain robust, buoyed by a substantial influx of investment. This surge of capital into the credit market has effectively cushioned investors against potential downturns, including the diminishing likelihood of central bank rate reductions this year. On Tuesday, […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 35 36 37 38 39 … 64 Next »
