Trumpworld Fears Fed Cuts May Stoke Renewed Inflation
As the Federal Reserve prepares to decide on further interest rate cuts this week, people close to President-elect Donald Trump's economic team say inflation risks may be being underestimated even though price increases have slowed in recent months. It warns that there is a sexual nature and calls for vigilance. “Mr. Powell should be cautious […]
Economic experts pan Hochul’s ‘inflationary’ ‘inflation refunds’: ‘Not difficult math’
Several economic experts have criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's “inflation refunds” that she plans to distribute to eligible New Yorkers as part of her 2025 State of the Union initiative. Hochul last week proposed $3 billion in direct payments to about half of the Empire State's 19 million residents. It would be $300 for […]
Is this former Texas congressman the KEY to solving inflation?
Rampage inflation was one, if not the biggest factor, that led to Donald Trump's re-election. Hard-working Americans are tired of struggling every day to put food on the table and keep the lights on. So why are so many economists baffled by the average worker's concern about rising prices? Is it because they have lost […]
Gold Forecast for 2025: Target Exceeds $3000 Amid Trump, Inflation, and Geopolitical Shifts – FX Empire
The chart above shows that the gold market broke out of a strong cup and handle pattern in 2024. This breakout took place after the bullish technical formation of the past few decades. The breakout in 2024 started a significant rally. The all-important breakout level was $2,075, and above this level opened the door to […]
Trump speaks at NYSE, inflation hot and accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer arrested
The president-elect spoke at the New York Stock Exchange before the opening bell on Thursday, speaking briefly about his business successes and efforts under his second administration. – Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and later charged in New York City with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. – A look back […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Inflation Data Drives Safe-Haven Demand – FX Empire
Silver falls despite gold's resilience Silver (XAG/USD) struggled to keep pace with gold, trading around $30.96 after hitting an intraday low of $30.87. While geopolitical tensions and expectations for Fed rate cuts supported gold, silver remained more sensitive to changes in economic sentiment and market risk appetite, which contributed to the weak performance. Rising U.S. […]
Wholesale inflation comes in hotter than expected as food prices surge
U.S. wholesale costs rose sharply last month, showing that price pressures remain significant in the economy even as inflation has fallen from its peak level more than two years ago. The Labor Department said Thursday that the producer price index, which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers, rose 0.4% last month from October, up from […]
Producer Price Inflation Jumps Higher Than Expected
Prices paid to producers of U.S. goods and services rose rapidly in November, the latest sign that progress in curbing inflation is stalling and inflation is at risk of rising again. The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.4% in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Thursday morning. This was a tenth of a point […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily News: Fed Rate Cuts and Inflation Boost Precious Metals – FX Empire
U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest level in two weeks, signaling market expectations for inflationary pressure from fiscal policy. Despite gold's appeal as a hedge, its performance remains under pressure from rising bond yields and the dollar's recent monthly high. Silver outperforms gold due to demand for safe haven Silver (XAG/USD) is gaining momentum […]
Inflation Is Still a Big Problem and the Fed Could Make It Worse
Inflationary trends are not on our side Regarding the Federal Reserve System, Interest rate cut to be tripled due to failure in September Next week will be the third consecutive decline in benchmarks. The federal funds futures market currently suggests that: There is a 95% chance that the Fed will cut interest rates at its […]