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We review the gold and silver price performances in 2023, while setting our sights on the exciting prospects awaiting in 2024. We’ll explore not only gold and silver but also the influential factors such as the US Dollar index, equities, platinum & palladium, and other key markets that could shape the landscape for investors. Get […]

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Bonds Selloff Resumes; US Dollar Steadies: Markets Wrap [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Yen Falls as Earthquake Raises Bar for BOJ to End Negative Rates [CNBC] Private payrolls added 164,000 in December, beating expectations, ADP says [Reuters] US job cuts fall back in December but nearly double for all of 2023 [Dow Jones] Jobless claims drop to nearly […]

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Bonds, Stocks Extend New Year Drop Before US Data: Markets Wrap [Reuters] Global shares slip again as rate cut euphoria fades [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Climbs as Libya Field Shutdown Helps Break Early-Year Gloom [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Treasury 10-Year Yield Eyes 4% as Bonds Dip Ahead of US Data [Reuters] Killing of Hamas deputy leader in Beirut raises […]

Who Does Xi Want To Win The U.S. Election? Elections In Taiwan May Be More Important Than Everywhere Else Learn To Expect The Unexpected & Enjoy The Ride David: “The average yield on government debt is still creeping higher, now 3.1%. Last time we talked about it, 2.96%. By midyear the average is going to […]

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Nasdaq Drops 1%, Bonds Retreat After Rally: Markets Wrap [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Global Bonds Start Year on Back Foot as Traders Pare Easing Bets [Reuters] Oil prices jump on disruption fears after latest Red Sea attack [Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Stocks See Worst Start to Year Since 2019 on Economic Woes [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Emerging Markets Falter With China Concerns […]

[Reuters] Powerful earthquake slams Japan, residents flee some coastal areas [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Strong Earthquake Hits Northwestern Japan, Destroying Homes [Reuters] US sinks 3 ships, kills 10 after Houthi Red Sea attack [MSN/WP] U.S. Firefight with Houthi Gunmen Heightens Shipping Risk [Reuters] Fighting rages in Gaza as Israel looks at new phase of war [Reuters] Iranian warship […]

[Reuters] Houthi militants attack container ship, Maersk halts Red Sea sailing [AP] Houthis show no sign of ending ‘reckless’ Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says [Yahoo/Bloomberg] Xi Pledges to Strengthen Economic Recovery After ‘Tough’ Year [Yahoo/Bloomberg] China Factory Activity Posts Worst Contraction in Six Months [Reuters] China Dec factory contraction deepens, […]

Happy New Year! With just a few short days before the New Year, HAI would like to wish all readers the happiest of happy New Year’s Eve festivities and a truly wonderful 2024. This author is blessed to be spending time with family and loved ones this holiday season, and is reminded, as always, that […]