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Gold Bulls Unfazed by Pullback, $3,000 Still in Sight

[Mar 2 10:30 AM] While gold recently experienced a pullback that brought it to sub-$2,900 levels, analysts still believe it can bounce back to reach $3,000. In February, gold broke key record levels several times, as investors sought refuge in hard assets. Gold…

US Economy Faces Recession Scare as Atlanta Fed Projects -1.5% Q1 Contraction

[Feb 28 11:30 PM] The Atlanta Fed’s GDP model projects a -1.5% contraction in U.S. Q1 2025 GDP, raising concerns about stock market volatility, bitcoin’s near-term stability, and the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut calculus amid a widening trade deficit and cooling…

‘The Seeds of a Financial Crisis’: ECB Warns About US Crypto Deregulation

[Feb 28 10:30 AM] As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto, might increase the risks of a future financial crisis…

BRICS Payment Systems Are Coming—Brazil’s 2025 Plan Could Change Everything

[Feb 28 4:20 AM] BRICS will prioritize secure, transparent payment systems this year under Brazil’s leadership, advancing financial sovereignty and reducing reliance on Western financial networks. BRICS Payment Systems Just Got Serious—Brazil’s 2025 Agenda Revealed�

China Calls on the US to Stop Weaponizing Trade Issues

[Feb 24 8:30 AM] Chinese Embassy to the U.S. spokesman Liu Pengyu stated that politicizing and weaponizing trade issues is against the ethos of what the U.S. seeks to champion: fair competition and free trade between China and the U.S. China Complains the US Is…

Trump Claims His 150% Tariff Threat ‘Broke up’ BRICS

[Feb 24 3:30 AM] Donald Trump claimed his 150% tariff threat made BRICS nations break up over their plan to ditch the U.S. dollar, saying: “We haven’t heard from the BRICS states lately.” Trump’s 150% Tariff Threat Made BRICS Break Up? Here’s What He Claims U.S�

Robert Kiyosaki: Missing Fort Knox Gold Would Unleash World Chaos, Collapse Economy, Crash US Dollar

[Feb 24 12:20 AM] Robert Kiyosaki warned that if Fort Knox gold is missing, the U.S. economy could collapse, the dollar would crash, and global chaos could be inevitable. Missing Fort Knox Gold Could Wreck Economy, Destroy Dollar, and Spark Global Turmoil Robert…

BRICS Discusses Alternative Payment Platforms to Bypass Western Financial Systems

[Feb 23 2:30 AM] BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to create independent payment systems, aiming to bypass Western financial dominance. BRICS Advances Alternative Payment Systems to Reduce Western Dependence BRICS nations are actively discussing the…

Russia’s Wealth Chief: Biden’s Policies Crushed US Dollar While Strengthening Moscow

[Feb 21 1:30 PM] Biden’s sanctions weakened the U.S. dollar, cost American companies $300 billion, and made Russia more self-reliant, a top Russian investment official said. Effects of Biden’s Economic Policies and Sanctions on Russia Kirill Dmitriev…

China’s US Treasury Holdings Drop to 14-Year Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions

[Feb 20 11:30 PM] China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to a 15-year low, driven by a preference for less visible accounts and a desire to reduce reliance on the U.S. financial system. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel China’s Treasury Shift The…

Expert Discusses BRICS Currency Push—Is Gold-Backed System the Ultimate Solution?

[Feb 20 4:30 AM] Momentum for a BRICS currency is building, with gold-backed alternatives and trade strategies gaining traction, but challenges to dethroning the dollar remain. BRICS Currency and Dedollarization—Expert Exposes the Hard Truth Behind the Hype…

Hungary’s Economy Rises as US-Russia Talks Fuel Market Optimism

[Feb 19 3:30 AM] Hungary’s economy is rebounding as potential peace talks between Russia and the U.S. fuel market optimism, with leaders stressing the financial benefits of diplomatic progress. Hungary’s Economy Gains as Peace Talks Show Promise Diplomatic…

Russia Declares SWIFT ‘Dying’ as Crypto Reshapes Finance

[Feb 18 4:30 AM] Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives? Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order?…

BRICS Set to Dominate 40% of Global Economy by 2030, Russian Official Says

[Feb 18 2:30 AM] BRICS is set to dominate 40% of the global economy by 2030, while the West’s share shrinks to 27%, Russian Economic Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said. Global Power Shift: BRICS Economy Surges While the West Faces Sharp Decline The BRICS alliance is…

Elon Musk Urges Public to Help DOGE as US Bankruptcy Looms

[Feb 18 1:30 AM] Elon Musk warns America is on the brink of financial collapse. Urgent help is needed to expose government waste before uncontrolled spending drives the nation to ruin. US Bankruptcy Looms—Elon Musk Says Only ‘Radical Action’ Can Save It…

Russia Prioritizes BRICS and G20, Calls G7 ‘Outdated’ and Irrelevant

[Feb 17 2:30 AM] Russia is turning its back on the G7, calling it outdated, and shifting its focus to BRICS, SCO, and G20 as the new pillars of global influence. Russia Chooses BRICS and G20 Over ‘Outdated’ G7 Russia is prioritizing BRICS, the Shanghai…

President Trump Declares the Death of De-Dollarization With Tariffs at the Frontline

[Feb 16 6:40 PM] Trump believes that by using tariffs as a weapon, he can safeguard the current U.S. dollar’s status as the world reserve currency and stop de-dollarization. So far, this has been proven right in a limited way. Trump States That Countries Have…

Banks Run Out of Gold in China As Retail Investors Seek Cover From Macro Conditions

[Feb 14 8:30 AM] These banks have sold out of some gold products intended for retail investors in China, as the recent surge in gold prices has led investors to reconsider gold as a hedge against potential macroeconomic instability, including a potential trade war…

US May Lift Russian Sanctions if Ukraine Talks Progress, Expert Says

[Feb 14 3:30 AM] The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine…

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Financial Doom Ahead—Prepare for Market Collapse, Depression, War

[Feb 14 2:30 AM] Robert Kiyosaki warns of a looming market crash, possible depression, and war, urging people to prepare as layoffs accelerate and economic instability worsens. Kiyosaki Predicts Market Crash and Economic Turmoil Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki…

Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine, US Dollar, and Cooperation: ‘We Agreed to Work Together’

[Feb 14 1:30 AM] Donald Trump has announced a game-changing dialogue with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to fast-track Ukraine peace talks, plan mutual visits, and launch immediate high-level negotiations. Trump: ‘We Agreed to Work Together, Very Closely, Including…

Peter Schiff Calls Gold Sell-Off a Huge Mistake—Rising Inflation ‘Very Bullish’ for Gold

[Feb 14 12:40 AM] Peter Schiff warns inflation is accelerating and the Fed is failing, arguing gold is poised to soar as real interest rates fall and economic instability grows. Peter Schiff Sounds Alarm on Inflation and Economic Instability Economist and gold…

US Inflation ‘Nightmare’ Remains Sticky as January Price Hikes Unsettle Markets

[Feb 12 4:41 PM] Fresh economic indicators from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal persistent inflationary pressures, with January’s pricing trends for household staples and essential services climbing 0.5% above December’s figures. Something Has Got to…

The Death of the Penny: Trump Orders U.S. Treasury to Stop Minting One-Cent Coins

[Feb 11 11:30 AM] President Trump stresses that producing the penny is “wasteful,” given that it costs more to produce than the coin’s face value. The U.S. Mint lost over $85.3 million in the last fiscal year from coining pennies. The Penny’s…

Trump’s Tough Talk on Iran Sends Rial Tumbling to Record Lows

[Feb 10 10:10 PM] The Iranian currency plummeted to new lows against the U.S. dollar after President Donald Trump reinstated his “maximum pressure” policy against the Middle East country. Trump’s Rhetoric Impacts Markets The Iranian currency…

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Market Crash Escalating—’Greater Depression’ Could Wipe out Millions

[Feb 10 1:30 AM] Markets are crashing, and the world may be heading into a “Greater Depression,” warns Robert Kiyosaki, predicting mass unemployment and financial turmoil. Robert Kiyosaki: The World May Be Entering Into Another ‘Greater…

Russia and Ethiopia Take Steps Away From US Dollar as Dedollarization Grows

[Feb 7 5:30 AM] Countries are accelerating a shift away from the U.S. dollar in trade, with Russia and Ethiopia deepening currency ties to enhance economic stability and reduce reliance on foreign exchange. Global Shift Away From US Dollar Accelerates—Russia and…

‘No Major Bank Could Survive It’—Peter Schiff Warns Fed Is Unprepared for Real Threat

[Feb 6 7:30 PM] The Federal Reserve’s stress tests ignore the real nightmare scenario, economist Peter Schiff warns, saying no major bank could survive the financial catastrophe that looms. Peter Schiff Warns of Financial Catastrophe—Says the Fed Isn’t Testing the�

Gold Prices Break $2,900 as the West Takes Cover From Tariff Turmoil

[Feb 6 10:30 AM] Gold prices have broken records once again, inching closer to the $3,000 key level. This phenomenon has been accompanied by an unusual movement of physical gold to COMEX vaults, as investors cling to tangible assets amidst the current geopolitical…

Economics Professor Roubini Warns: China’s Pride Poses Major Challenge for Trump’s Tariff Strategy

[Feb 5 8:53 PM] Economist Nouriel Roubini argues that China’s national pride makes it unlikely to yield to U.S. tariff pressure. No Respite for China Nouriel Roubini, an economics professor at New York University, warned the U.S. government that China is…