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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Citi Raises Silver Target to $150 as Prices Rip Past Forecasts at Record Speed
Silver’s explosive rally is reshaping precious metals markets as investment flows overwhelm fundamentals, pushing prices far beyond expectations and forcing Citi to dramatically lift its short-term…
Peter Schiff Says Gold’s $170 Surge Signals Imminent US Dollar Crisis
A violent surge in gold and silver is signaling a collapsing confidence in the U.S.
Gold Has Outgrown the Commodity Label, Precious Metals CEO Says
Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood says the company’s streaming model is built to outperform traditional miners…
Treasury Secretary Says US Is Headed for a Non-Inflationary Economic Boom in 2026
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EU and India Seal Historic Free Trade Deal, Signal Strategic Economic Shift
The European Union and India announce a landmark free‑trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties.
Trump Tariff Hike on South Korean Imports Raises New Trade Tensions
The Trump tariff hike on South Korean imports has emerged as a new source of trade uncertainty, after U.S.
Exodus from Cambodian Scam Compounds Creates 'Humanitarian Crisis': Amnesty
Thousands of foreign nationals who escaped or were released from online scam operations are stranded in Cambodia.
Tariff King Strikes Again: Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports to 25%
President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars,…
ASIC wins $9.3M penalty against BPS Financial over misleading Qoin Wallet
Australia's Federal Court ordered BPS Financial to pay $1.3 million for unlicensed conduct and a further $8 million for…
PlanX 2026: The Dubai Conference for Protecting and Scaling Borderless Wealth
PlanX 2026 will take place on April 27–28, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre, bringing…
Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Gold Hitting $27,000 After $5,000 Breakout
Gold blasting past $5,000 is fueling fresh attention on Robert Kiyosaki’s long-held bullish thesis, as the Rich Dad Poor…
Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets
On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S.
Polymarket Traders Weigh Silver’s Ceiling and Gold’s Staying Power Into 2026
At the time of writing, gold is changing hands at $5,079.30 per ounce, while silver is trading at $113.24—levels that…
Polymarket Odds of US Government Shutdown Rise as Democrats Oppose Funding DHS
The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to…
China Fixes Strong Yuan, Bets on Continued Weak‑Dollar Policies
China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak.
Dollar Drops, Yen Surges: Investors Seek Alternatives to Fiat
Dollar weakness and yen volatility spark global investor caution, driving shifts away from fiat holdings.
Predictive History Host Warns Iran Strike Could Pull Multiple Powers Into a Global War
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Europe Holds $10.4 Trillion in the United States and Could Soon Divest
Trump acts tough with Europe, but financiers of the Old Continent are sharpening their response: a stock market exodus…
Trump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes
Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering…
US Dollar Under Fire as Safe-Haven Status Comes Under Direct Threat
Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S.
‘The Debasement Trade Is Nonsense’ — Jim Rickards Takes Aim at Wall Street’s Gold Narrative
Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money,…
Silver Breaks $100, but Selling Physical Metal Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds
This weekend, with silver changing hands at $103 an ounce, an X account known as Stoic Trader said he was “sitting on…
Global Markets Send a Message in Q1 2026 — Here Are 10 Signals Investors Can’t Ignore
As markets lurch between relief rallies and sudden reversals, ten developments now unfolding across equities, bonds,…
Could Europe sell US debt if a Greenland deal doesn’t come through?
Some European policymakers have floated the idea of selling off US debt as a way of combating US belligerence, but it…
Netherlands risks capital flight with unrealized gains tax on stocks, crypto
Investors and crypto users warn the proposed unrealized gains tax could drive an exodus of capital and talent.
Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural…
Silver Blows Past $100 in Historic Repricing Escalade
As expected, silver prices surpassed $100 per ounce on Friday morning, supported by high demand from Chinese investors,…
'Professional Money Launderer' Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case
The Crown Prosecution Service has given Zhimin Qian’s fixer Sen Hok Ling three months to cough up the funds.
Trump Sues JPMorgan, CEO Dimon for $5B Over Debanking Claims
President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday in Florida…
Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 30-Year High as Debt and Yen Risks Loom for Crypto
Japan’s interest rate policy and rising government debt are drawing attention as economists warn the country’s gradual…