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Uncertainty: Deadly for Markets and Not Likely to End Any Time Soon
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance At this juncture in our global economic landscape, I find myself increasingly selective about which financial news sources I trust. Bloomberg and Financial Times have emerged as my primary mainstream reads, largely because they maintain a refreshing absence of political bias in their reporting. Their recent analyses…
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The #1 Mistake Gold Investors Make (And How to Avoid It)
Picture this: You’ve just invested a significant portion of your savings in gold and silver. Now you’re stashing it in your home safe, under your mattress, or in that “secret” spot in your garage. Stop right there. You’re about to make one of the biggest mistakes in precious metals investing. Why Your Home Isn’t the…
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Stocks Fear, Crypto Soars — Here’s What It Means
By: Brandon Sauerwein I’m reaching out with an important market observation that caught my attention today. Right now, we’re seeing a fascinating divergence in market sentiment. Earlier this week, the Stock Market Fear and Greed Index fell to 26 — hovering just above “Extreme Fear” territory. To put this in perspective, any reading below 25…
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Five Things to Consider Before Storing Your Gold at Home
Written by: Brandon S., Editor You’ve made a smart investment in precious metals. Now comes another important decision: where to store your gold and silver safely. If you’re keeping a modest amount of gold at home, basic security measures might suffice. But for substantial holdings, the stakes are much higher. Consider this: while $50,000 worth…
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January’s Hidden Pattern: Gold’s Seasonal Sweet Spot
By: Brandon S., Editor The S&P 500’s back-to-back years of 20%+ gains — a feat last witnessed during the late 1990s tech boom — has sparked both optimism and caution on Wall Street. While broad-based corporate earnings growth and resilient U.S. economic indicators paint a promising picture for 2025, market strategists are tempering expectations. Their…
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Reflections on the Markets and a Call for Prudence
Written by: Steven Feldman, CEO Hard Assets Alliance As the year draws to a close, it’s hard to ignore the enthusiasm surrounding financial markets. Stocks are soaring, optimism abounds, and the promise of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence fuels a sense of endless opportunity. Yet, I find myself compelled to sound a note of caution.…
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The Security Gold Has That Bitcoin Never Will
By: Brandon S., Editor The Federal Reserve’s latest 0.25 percentage point rate cut – lowering rates to a range of 4.25% to 4.5% – marks its third reduction in 2024. While continuing its easing cycle, Fed Chair Powell’s cautious stance on future reductions has sparked market volatility, pushing stocks lower and Treasury yields higher.…