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Gold futures up over 3% as Fed opens commercial paper funding facility

Gold futures moved up sharply on Tuesday, finding support after the U.S. Federal Reserve launched a crisis-era commercial paper funding facility aimed to help businesses suffering from the coronavirus-hit economy. "Risky assets including gold are gettin.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 17th, 2020

The Fed: Two Fed officials back keeping interest rates steady

Two Federal Reserve officials backed holding interest rates steady, saying the economy is in good shape and inflation is on track to hit the 2% target......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 10th, 2020

Outside the Box: Which Judy Shelton will the Fed get? Gold standard advocate or Trump defender?

Fed nominee Judy Shelton has long advocated for a global currency backed by gold, which would make the Federal Reserve redundant......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 28th, 2020

Weaponizing the Dollar; Gold Mining Stocks Chart Path to Breakout

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation last Wednesday added fuel to the contra-dollar trade. During a press conference following the Fed’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, Powell said, “In order.....»»

Category: bullionSource: goldsilverworldsDec 24th, 2019

Federal Reserve chairman who curbed inflation by raising interest rates dies at 92

He helped take U.S. currency off the gold standard and shocked the U.S. economy out of a cycle of inflation and malaise......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 10th, 2019

Gold extends climb, on pace for longest string of gains in 5 weeks

Gold futures head higher for a third consecutive gain on Tuesday as investors watch for the start of an important Federal Reserve meeting and digested U.S. economic data indicated that domestic inflation remains muted......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 30th, 2019

Wall Street lifted by latest benign inflation data

U.S. stocks rose broadly on Wednesday with the S&P 500 index hitting a five-month high, after latest data backed the Federal Reserve's patient stance on future interest rate hikes......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 13th, 2019

Tradable Events this Week

Crude Oil, Federal Reserve, inflation, NQ, ES and Gold.....»»

Category: optionsSource: insidefuturesMay 6th, 2018

Metals Stocks: Gold aims to extend post-Fed minutes pop as stocks set to stumble at open

Gold gains early Thursday, extending the modest rise from after-hours trading Wednesday when the latest glimpse into Federal Reserve thinking backed longstanding market expectations for an interest-rate hike next month......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 24th, 2018

Gold prices post declines for the session and week

Gold prices settled lower Friday as upbeat monthly U.S. jobs data backed expectations for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve later this month. June go.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 1st, 2018

Gold News: Another Critical Fed Decision

Today in gold news, the Federal Reserve is making a critical decision about interest rates. The Gold Enthusiast explains the dynamics at play in the current inflation debate - and what they mean for the market......»»

Category: optionsSource: insidefuturesJun 13th, 2018

Is The Federal Reserve "Public Enemy Number One"?

Authored by Peter Schmidt via SchiffGold.com, When currency was backed by gold, a central bank’s main function was to maintain the value of the issu.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 17th, 2018

Grime artist Stormzy has launched a scholarship for black students in a bid to tackle the chronic lack of diversity at the UK"s top universities

Tabatha Fireman / Getty UK grime artist Stormzy has just announced the Stormzy Scholarship. With the help of YouTube Music, he will fund two black students to go to Cambridge University this year.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderAug 16th, 2018

Metals Stocks: Gold holds near $1,200 as inflation data do little to sway Fed expectations

Gold futures make modest moves on Wednesday, finding support from some weakness in the dollar, though a decline in the latest wholesale inflation data did little to sway expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 12th, 2018

Metals Stocks: Gold’s climb sets prices up for highest finish in 2 weeks

Gold futures move solidly higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, even as a decline in the latest wholesale inflation data did little to sway expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 12th, 2018

Powell Pushes Gold ETFs Higher... Sort Of

The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) and rival gold-backed exchange traded funds traded modestly higher Wednesday after Federal Reserve Jerome Powell said interest rates are close to “neutral.” read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaNov 29th, 2018

Government-Backed Semiconductor Initiative Means More Money for These Companies

You should know that while the Federal Reserve mulls monetary policy, money is flowing into a sector that produces real things that you use every day......»»

Category: topSource: redinewsMay 4th, 2024

Jim Cramer Says Don"t Doubt Fed Chair Powell"s Assurance Of No Rate Hike, "He"s Been Consistent The Whole Time"

Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC's "Mad Money," has advised investors to trust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent statement that a rate hike is unlikely, despite ongoing inflation concerns. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMay 2nd, 2024

With New Inflation Data Glum, Lower Mortgage Rates May Have to Wait

Hopes for lower mortgage rates soon were tempered Friday as inflation showed little signs of easing in March, with a key report the Federal Reserve eyes closely showing that price pre.....»»

Category: realestateSource: rismediaApr 28th, 2024

The US economy may be barrelling towards stagflation, an outcome worse than recession

As US growth shows signs of sputtering and inflation keeps rising, a re-run of the tumultuous 1970s is looking more likely. US Federal Reserve Board Chairma.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 25th, 2024