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Future Volatility Potential for Precious Metals Amid Tariffs, Rates, and Deficits
Gold and silver made significant moves in 2024, with the yellow metal hitting an all-time high in November, while silver rose to its highest levels since 2013. However, if one looked at the overall level of implied volatility on gold and silver options, one might not have guessed the scale of the price moves. Neither gold nor silver options implied volatility changed much in 2024, however, implied volatility did fall sharply for both metals during the post-election price correction. Read on »
Trump Tariffs Could Reshape Global Copper Landscape
New Trump administration tariff proposals targeting Canada and Mexico could shake up North American copper trade. These measures threaten to nullify USMCA agreements, disrupt supply chains, and increase costs for manufacturers. The resulting shifts could bolster domestic copper production but also force reliance on alternative global suppliers like Chile and India. Read on »
Are We Doomed To Relive Nixon-Era Inflation?
High inflation reshaped 1970s America, creating winners and losers. With mounting debt and fluctuating currency values, could history repeat itself in today’s volatile economy? Read on »
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