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[Reuters] Stocks back in record territory as Middle East tensions fade [Reuters] Oil steadies around levels prevailing before U.S.-Iran attacks [Reuters] China’s Vice Premier Liu to sign U.S. trade deal in Washington next week [Reuters] Trump pulls back from more military action in Iran crisis, promises new sanctions [AP] Soaring pork prices keep China’s inflation […]

Precious Metals to Be Watching In 2020 by Money Done Right Many traders focus on typical investments like stocks, funds, and bonds, but precious metals offer a number of benefits that make them a good addition to any portfolio. They have tangible value that makes them less prone to market fluctuations relative to most other […]

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] U.S. Stocks Lead Rebound as Iran Jolt Fades: Markets Wrap [Reuters] Gold below $1,600 as markets await U.S. reaction to Iran attacks [Reuters] Oil gains trimmed as tensions on Iran strike recede – for now [Reuters] U.S. private payrolls accelerate in December [Reuters] U.S. response awaited after Iran strikes at U.S. troops in Iraq […]

Iran has been “feeling empowered by its perception of U.S. weakness”… Petrodollar system is clearly changing – we now loan ourselves what we borrow Did the U.S. strike before Israel? Saving us from full scale war? The McAlvany Weekly Commentary with David McAlvany and Kevin Orrick Drone Strikes, The Petrodollar, and “Politics By Other […]

[Reuters] Stocks flat, oil cools as anxiety over Mideast recedes [CNBC] US trade deficit falls more than expected to hit lowest level in three years [CNBC] How the world’s most important oil chokepoint could factor into escalating US-Iran tensions [Global Times] China, US could possibly sign phase one trade deal next week: sources [Reuters] Japan […]

[Reuters] Stocks wipe out new year gains; gold, oil soar on U.S.-Iran threat [Reuters] Mideast tensions send yen to three-month peak [Reuters] Trump stands by threat on Iranian cultural sites, warns of ‘major retaliation’ [Reuters] Trump threatens to slap sanctions on Iraq ‘like they’ve never seen before’ [Reuters] Fed focuses on repo market exit strategy […]

[Reuters] Gulf markets plunge on U.S.-Iran tensions, Aramco at lowest since IPO [Reuters] Bernanke: Fed has ample clout to fight downturn if toolkit used properly [Reuters] China’s central bank says will keep monetary policy prudent, flexible and appropriate [Reuters] Iran condemns Trump as ‘terrorist in a suit’ after attack threat [Bloomberg] Saudi Default Risk Jumps […]

[Reuters] Fed may need new approach to boost inflation, Daly says [AP] New vehicle sales in US fell 1.3% in 2019 but still healthy [Reuters] Tens of thousands march in Baghdad to mourn Soleimani, others killed in U.S. air strike [Reuters] Russia’s Lavrov, Iran’s Zarif discuss Soleimani killing: statement [Reuters] China tells Iran foreign minister […]