Tag Archives: inflation

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.

In a recent speech, Chairman Jerome Powell made a rather odd statement about inflation. Here’s why his statement is troubling for anyone affected by inflation.

Stagflation is made up of three ingredients: high unemployment, high inflation, and slow (or slowing) economic growth. Right now, the U.S. has, or is nearing, all three of these criteria.

Jim Rickards just revealed a surprising factor that’s masking gold’s real price. If this mask gets ripped off, the next “golden bull” could soon make a reappearance.

On Wednesday the Federal Reserve raised short-term rates another quarter-point to 2%. Generally, rising rates also coincide with rising inflation, but just how much inflation is the question.

ING’s team of analysts recently explained why gold should already sit above current levels. Find out why they believe the metal will average $1,400 during the second quarter of 2019 in this week’s News to Know.

Axel Merk of Merk Investments believes the Fed’s inflation rate goals are the most important indicators of gold prices moving forward. Find out why he’s keeping an eye on higher inflation in this week’s News to Know.