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Investments

Investors Seeking Safe Havens Hoard Gold — Physical as well as Digital

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Investors are increasingly hoarding gold and bitcoin as conventional safe havens in US bonds and the dollar have come up short.

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Economics

Dollar Takes a Bruising From Trump’s Jabs at Fed Chair

The US dollar hit a three year low against a basket of currencies Monday, highlighting investor concerns about US assets.

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Markets

Markets Eat Their Carats As Gold Touches New Record High

In times of economic uncertainty — such as high inflation or fears of a recession — some investors follow a literal golden rule: buy it.

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Economics

The US Dollar is Flexing Muscle, Putting the Rest of the World on Notice

The US greenback has appreciated 2.65% against a basket of its developed market peers since the election and is at a two-year high.

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International Economics

Europe’s Disruptive Election Rocked the Region’s Markets

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Europe’s various far-right parties increased their control of the EU’s parliament to 25% from the roughly 20% since elections in 2019.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

How the Biggest Themes of the Year Will Hold Sway Over 2024

Forecasting shifts in wealth, climate and the changing world order.

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