Tag Archives: inflation

The Federal Reserve is in no hurry to raise rates. But this “wait-and-see” approach could let inflation run hot, causing rate hikes to boil over.

Saving for retirement is important, but even if you have a decent sized nest-egg, your retirement is in jeopardy. Here are 3 retirement “time bombs” and how to prepare your portfolio from taking a huge hit.

Precious metals analyst Boris Mikanikrezai advises Americans to not look too deep into gold’s recent dip. See why he says the metal’s dip is temporary in this week’s News to Know.

Forbes’ Rainer Michael Preiss sees multiple factors in the U.S. that are shining a spotlight on gold as safe money. See what’s causing gold’s bullish turnaround in this week’s News to Know.

According to a controversial index, middle class Americans have lost half of their buying power. If that’s the case, “real” inflation could steal all of your wealth if you don’t consider hedging your bets with gold as insurance.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again, making it possible for Federal Fund rates to soar over 3 percent in 2019. It looks like things could get murky for the U.S. economy next year.

The value of the U.S. dollar is determined by both internal and external variables. But if both internal and external factors are causing the dollar to become stronger, what could trigger a reversal and a rise in inflation?

62 million Social Security beneficiaries are expected to get 2.8% more in the form of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2019. But thanks to some unsettling finds, that price increase won’t make much of a difference.

Last Tuesday gold climbed past $1,200 an ounce after the stock market sell-off. See why demand in gold as a safe-haven is on the rise in this week’s News to Know.

Despite faith in the U.S. dollar and assurances that rate hikes will continue into 2019, Barron’s sees gold as an attractive buy right now. Find out why in this week’s News to Know.