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New Chinese policies restricting silver exports are set to kick in Thursday as Beijing tightens its grip on the metal. State-run Securities Times on Tuesday cited an unnamed industry insider who said the new export controls place it on the same regulatory footing as rare earths. Silver prices have surged as investors hedge against a […]
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(Bloomberg) — Gold and silver climbed to records in a broad-based metals rally as the US Justice Department threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment, reviving concerns about the central bank’s independence. The yellow metal spiked above $4,600 an ounce, while silver surpassed $85 after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the potential indictment comes amid […]
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According to the latest metals research report from Bank of America (BofA), gold will remain a key portfolio hedge and return source in 2026, but silver may become the more dazzling protagonist, possessing significant potential to test historical highs, with its performance expected to surpass that of gold. CLICK LINK https://nai500.com/blog/2026/01/bank-of-america-predict-gold-will-reach-5000-in-2026-and-bigger-gains-for-silver/
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Gold trimmed gains on Monday but was still within striking distance of a new record as pending labor data this week could push prices in either direction. CLICK LINK https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-silver-prices-hold-steady-with-underlying-bullish-trend-in-place-175620537.html
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The trust funds for Social Security and Medicaid will run out of money in as little as 8 years, a shorter time frame than previously estimated, according to a report issued Wednesday by the programs’ trustees. CLICK LINK Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say – ABC News
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Social Security’s so-called “full retirement age” — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in 1960 or later. CLICK LINK Hitting retirement age in 2026? This Social Security change could impact you. – CBS News
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The U.S. dollar is poised for a volatile year ahead, with further declines expected through mid-2026. CLICK LINK https://www.morganstanley.com/insights/articles/us-dollar-decline-continues-through-2026
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The proportion of Americans choosing to remain in the workforce past traditional retirement age has reached record highs, with more individuals in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s working by choice or necessity. A new report from Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax found that as many as 51 percent of retirement-age adults now expect to […]
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Black Friday sales are breaking records, according to data from Adobe. The company said many shoppers are relying on Buy Now, Pay Later options for purchases. FICO is expected to incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later data into credit scores this fall. Buy Now, Pay Later might as well be Buy Now, Worry Later. For the first […]
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Whether gold prices rise or fall next year, one thing is clear: The precious metal isn’t going anywhere as a portfolio staple. Click Link https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-the-gold-price-predictions-for-2026-heres-what-some-experts-are-expecting/
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US stocks slid on Monday, while bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) slump deepened as Wall Street’s strong late-November rebound took a rockier turn to begin December. Click Link https://finance.yahoo.com/news/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-slide-as-bitcoin-tumbles-to-kick-off-december-210035496.html
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(Bloomberg) — Silver jumped to a fresh peak on Monday with traders placing speculative bets on ongoing supply tightness. Click Link https://finance.yahoo.com/news/silver-trades-near-record-high-080613024.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAYXRFh2QhlyQ5lUCE_h14nzcEIiMFfdzJc3yqX0zMF2BklR23zEBEXr4goCjgUUlfLa5Zp62bGkmxOsGFD-jhCGB8-MW2bg7AFY02X4kd91RoE1R76jSzEo7MO_KILNnI6tYrxMNeFXFf6n_HyxiTr4WAyQ9_jBAjiCh1Bjeymt&guccounter=2
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Investors in stocks may be underestimating the risks of a recession from a cooling labor market, says one analyst Click Link https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20251126166/novembers-stock-market-pullback-could-be-a-speed-bump-or-possibly-a-hint-of-something-worse-to-come
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Highlights Today’s crypto market crash wipes out a total of $1.35 trillion in market cap since October. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL) and other top altcoins saw $1 billion in liquidations. $4.2 billion crypto options expiry could add further selling pressure in this bear market. Click Link Crypto Market Crash: $1B in Bitcoin, […]
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S&P 500 erased a strong early rally and fell nearly 2.5% in minutes as Nvidia’s post-earnings jump collapsed and crypto markets crashed. The Dow sank 332 points and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3%. Nvidia flipped from a 5% gain to a 1.5% loss as traders cut AI exposure. Bitcoin hit $86,854, its lowest level since April. […]
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The U.S. stock market has wiped out $9.6 trillion since Inauguration Day – $5 trillion of which evaporated between April 2 and April 4 which is “the largest two-day loss on record,” according to MarketWatch. And the market carnage continues Monday. Click Link Stocks Lose $9.6 Trillion — Here’s How To Limit The Plunge’s Pain
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Unfortunately, annuities are rife with complexities that can prevent a clear understanding of their benefits and potential pitfalls. CLICK LINK https://smartasset.com/retirement/why-annuities-are-bad-investments
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Gold and silver investments could protect your portfolio heading into 2026. Click Link Should you invest in gold and silver before 2026? Here’s what experts think. – CBS News
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(6 November 2025 – United States) Bank of America’s (BofA) share price has finally recovered to its pre-Global Financial Crisis level and is approaching its record high of $55 that it achieved in 2006. Click Link BofA Officially Recovers From 2008 Great Recession – East & Partners
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Gold and silver prices are higher, with silver futures hitting a record high. Click Link https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2025-11-13/strong-price-rally-continues-gold-silver-futures-hit-record-high
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