Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% Amid U.S.-Japan Steel Deal: Key Implications and Concerns Explained

Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50%, Touts U.S. Steel-Nippon Deal Still Short on Details In a significant development for the U.S. steel industry, President Donald Trump announced that he will be doubling the duties on steel imports from 25% to a staggering 50%. This announcement coincided with his promotion of a purportedly groundbreaking deal between…
Silver’s Undervaluation: What the High Gold-Silver Ratio Means for Future Investment Opportunities

This Indicator Says Silver is Undervalued: Why Silver Hasn’t Caught Up to Gold – Yet As the precious metals market continues to evolve, the disparity between the performances of gold and silver has caught the attention of investors and analysts alike. Despite gold’s impressive run, reaching record highs, silver has lagged behind, leading to discussions…
Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion Bid for U.S. Steel: What It Means for Investors and the Future of the Industry

Markets Ask How Soon Nippon Steel Will Benefit from $15 Billion Bid for U.S. Steel The recent $15 billion proposal by Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel has sparked intense discussion among investors and analysts about its potential implications for the steel industry’s future, particularly in the United States. Supported, albeit not yet formally approved,…
Investing in High-Yield Oil Stocks: Why Chevron and TotalEnergies Are Top Contenders

Exploring High-Yield Oil Stocks: Chevron and TotalEnergies If you’re considering diving into the oil sector, focusing on integrated energy giants yields some of the best long-term investment opportunities. The ideal time to buy into these companies is often during periods of weak oil prices—a scenario that is evident today. Among the top contenders are Certainly…
Gold Miners Embrace Sky-High Prices While Steering Clear of Hedging Strategies

Gold Miners Eschew Hedging to Lap Up Sky-High Prices As gold prices soar to unprecedented heights, reaching over $3,500 a troy ounce, gold miners appear reluctant to hedge against potential downturns. This decision contrasts sharply with traditional practices in the commodity market, where hedging is often employed to guard against price fluctuations. However, the gold-mining…
Juniors Mining Stocks Set for Revival: Insights from Veteran Jacques Bonneau

Juniors Poised for Comeback: Insights from Canadian Mining Veteran Jacques Bonneau In an age where younger investors gravitate towards crypto and tech sectors, the junior mining companies—silent yet crucial players in mineral discovery—find themselves overshadowed. Canadian mining icon Jacques Bonneau recently shared his thoughts on this disparity during an interview with Denis Laviolette on the…
The Unwinding Yen Carry Trade and Its Impact on U.S. Treasuries and Gold Prices

The Unwinding Yen Carry Trade: Implications for Treasuries and Gold Prices The financial landscape is witnessing turbulence as the unwinding of the yen carry trade sends shockwaves through global markets. This shift, exacerbated by rising inflation and bond yields, could significantly affect U.S. Treasuries and propel gold prices to new record highs, according to a…
Chinese Billionaire Bian Ximing Bets Big on Copper After $1.5B Gold Success

Chinese Trader Who Made $1.5B on Gold Builds Giant Bet on Copper Price A reclusive Chinese billionaire, Bian Ximing, known for his remarkable foresight in gold trading, has shifted his focus to copper, amassing nearly $1 billion in long positions as the metal gains appeal amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Bian,…
Empire Wind Energy Project Resumes: A Major Boost for Offshore Renewables in New York

The Empire Wind Energy Project Resumes: A Turning Point for Offshore Renewables Restoration of Operations After Suspension Construction is set to resume on the significant Empire Wind energy project off the coast of New York, following an unexpected reversal by the Trump administration. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum had earlier placed a halt on the project,…
America’s Gold Surge: What Central Banks Are Telling Us About Future Economic Trends

America’s Massive Gold Imports: A Cause for Concern What do central banks know that the rest of us don’t? Something suspicious is happening with gold, and it’s drawing the attention of economists and investors alike. In the first two months of 2025, the United States imported over 600 tons of gold from London and Switzerland,…