Last week, U.S. stock markets experienced significant declines, influenced by inflation data and Federal Reserve comments, despite earlier gains. Gold prices rose due to geopolitical tensions, while corporate earnings growth forecasts were cut. Meanwhile, unemployment claims fell, suggesting job market resilience, and crude oil prices dropped amid supply concerns.
Markets experienced volatility linked to Middle East tensions and a port strike, yet a strong September jobs report kept stocks marginally positive. Upcoming week highlights include the October CPI, consumer sentiment updates, and major Q3 earnings from financial giants. Mortgage refinancing activity declined amid rising rates, while consumer sentiment weakened.
1. People invest in gold for many different reasons. Many do so out of concern over economic, monetary, or political uncertainty. Others seek a hedge against inflation, a way to protect and preserve the real purchasing power of their savings. There are also those who simply seek some peace of mind, a dependable insurance asset,…
Physical precious metals have a long history of being viewed as a store of value during times of economic and geopolitical turmoil.
For those investors back in 1956, who bought one ounce of gold for 35 dollars, however, they could have sold that same ounce today for over $1700 – an increase of 4,757%.
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