Author: Henry Schmidt
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Why gold prices are signalling recession risks in 2025
Gold prices at $3,700 per ounce are signalling rising U.S. recession risks, with Moody’s Analytics putting the probability of a downturn at 48% – the highest since the 2020 pandemic. This elevated risk comes as the labour market weakens, the Federal Reserve begins a rate-cutting cycle, and inflationary pressures persist. Analysts warn that if a…
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Bitcoin Shows ‘Cycle Fatigue’ as BTC Drops to $112K
Bitcoin’s drop to $112,000 saw significant liquidations of late longs, with onchain metrics suggesting that BTC’s bullish conviction was fading. Key takeaways • Bitcoin dropped 4% to $112,000 in a marketwide correction, liquidating $1.6 billion in longs. • Analysts say the BTC bull market may have run its course, based on several bearish onchain signals.…
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Will gold prices surge on rising demand and a first 2025 Fed cut?
According to analysts, gold prices are likely to remain on an upward path, supported by record ETF inflows, tariff-driven inflation pressures, and the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of 2025. While a short-term pause is possible due to profit-taking and dollar strength, the structural drivers of demand point to higher prices over the medium term.…
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With US tariff revenue rising, will oil prices break lower or rebound on geopolitics?
Crude is more likely to break lower toward $60, according to analysts, than rebound on geopolitics. Rising U.S. tariff revenue is cutting the federal deficit, but at the cost of slower global growth and weaker fuel demand. Oil inventories are climbing, and supply from both OPEC+ and non-OPEC producers remains strong. While geopolitical risks –…
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Why Central Banks Are Betting on Gold Over U.S. Treasuries in 2025
Gold has soared to a record $3,609, up 37% in 2025 after a 27% rise last year. Central banks are leading the charge, favoring gold over U.S. Treasuries as nations rethink financial risk. Weak U.S. jobs data, looming Fed rate cuts, and surging retail and speculative demand are fueling the rally.
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Can Google maintain its rally as US tech stocks hit $22.7 trillion in value?
Yes – Alphabet’s rally has solid foundations in earnings growth, cloud momentum, and AI integration, but its sustainability will depend on whether broader market concentration triggers a correction. Google’s stock is up 9.2 percent over the past month, adding $123 billion in value after a favourable court ruling, and analysts now project double-digit revenue and…
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WLFI Goes Live Today on Binance, Kraken and Major Exchanges. Here’s the Bull vs. Bear Case
• The Trump-linked WLFI token launches Sept 1 after a massive $535M presale from 80k investors • Early investors are up 10-100x, creating significant risk of a dump, similar to the $TRUMP memecoin • The launch could drain liquidity from other altcoins as capital rushes into the new, hyped token The most hyped token launch…
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Bitcoin nears new all-time high as U.S. -China trade makes progress
On Monday 10th June, bitcoin shot back up to $110,000 on traders’ optimism about U.S.-China trade talks making progress.
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How To Invest in Stocks
Learn how to invest in stocks as a beginner in 5 steps.
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Great Ways To Earn Passive Income
No one wants to spend their most productive hours working hard to build someone else’s dreams especially when that time could be spent pursuing passions or being with loved ones. We all need money, not necessarily to be rich, but to live comfortably. Yet, the pursuit often comes at the cost of peace of mind,…