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In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire is joined by silver market veteran Peter Krauth to break down the latest developments in the silver sector. With physical supply tightening, inflationary pressures mounting, and industrial demand surging, silver is emerging as one of the most undervalued assets in today’s financial landscape. See more episodes of Live from the Vault The US Silver Market: A Reliance on Imports Despite being a key player in global finance, the United States produces only 25% of the silver it consumes, relying on imports for the remaining 75%. With most of these imports sourced from…
The Antwerp Diamond District, also known as the Diamond Quarter, holds a significant position in the global diamond industry. With a history going back to the 15th century, this district has remained a cornerstone for diamond trading for over 500 years. Its historic importance is underscored by the fact that an astonishing 84% of the world’s rough diamonds pass through this district. The import of diamonds and diamond trading has been of substantial economic value to the city of Antwerp. The diamond industry contributes significantly to the city’s economy, employing around 34,000 people and generating an annual turnover of $54…
“I receive part of my late husband’s government annuity, which is enough for me to live off.”
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 03, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesTraders are now betting the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least four times this year, amid fears President Donald Trump’s tariffs could tip the U.S. into a recession.Odds of five quarter-point reductions coming this year jumped to 37.9%, up from 18.3% one day prior, according to data from the CME Group on Friday morning. That would put the federal funds rate at 3.00% to 3.25%, down from 4.25% to 4.50% where it…
“The return value of the IRA account increased about 20% that year.”
U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed on a television screen as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 7, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office are the worst for the stock market for the start of a president’s four-year term since the 1970s.The S&P 500’s 7.9% drop from when Trump was sworn into office on Jan. 20 through the April 25 close, is the second worst first 100-day performance going back to the beginning of President Richard Nixon’s second term, according to CFRA…
“My investment adviser says we have too much invested in cash instruments.”
February 8, 2024 , Ben Lewis , Comments Off on Staying Ahead of the Forex Curve in 2024 Staying Ahead of the Forex Curve Are you a Forex trader looking to stay ahead of the Forex curve in 2024? Yes! How can we do that? Forex Trends and Developments Firstly, let us focus on several trends and developments that can help. The Forex industry is becoming increasingly technology-driven, with AI-powered trading algorithms, machine learning, and big data analytics. In order to succeed in this environment, you need to be tech-savvy and adaptable. Additionally, another trend to watch is the growing…
AUD/NZD trades near the 1.0800 zone after modest gains in Friday’s session.Short-term indicators favor buyers, despite mixed longer-term signals.Key support levels hold below, while resistance aligns near recent highs.The AUD/NZD pair edged higher on Friday, trading near the 1.0800 zone after the European session, reflecting a steady bullish tone as the market heads into the Asian session. Price action remains within the middle of the day’s range, suggesting that buyers maintain control despite some longer-term resistance levels. The immediate outlook is supported by rising short-term averages, though broader challenges remain.From a technical perspective, the pair is flashing a bullish overall…
Newsquawk Highlights include US & China CPI; US retail sales; UK & Aus jobs data, Japan & UK GDP; Banxico policy announcement Newsquawk Week Ahead: 12-16th May 2025 SAT: Chinese inflation (Apr). MON: CBR Minutes, Eurogroup Meeting, Chinese FDI (Apr). TUE: BoJ SOO (May), UK Unemployment Rate/Earnings (Mar) & Claimant Count (Apr), German ZEW (May), US NFIB (Apr), CPI (Apr). WED: Riksbank Minutes (May), OPEC MOMR, Australian Wage Price Index (Q1), US MBA (w/e 5th May). THU: Banxico Policy Announcement, IEA OMR, Australian Unemployment (Apr), German WPI (Apr), UK GDP Estimate (Mar) & GDP Prelim. (Q1), Norwegian GDP (Q1), EZ…