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Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—seem simple on the surface. Governments use them to protect domestic industries, raise revenue, or punish foreign competitors. But beneath this straightforward mechanism lies a Pandora’s Box of economic chaos. When tariffs are wielded aggressively or are implemented with haste and a lack foresight, they can spiral into trade wars leading…
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The relationship between Gold and interest rates
Gold has always been viewed as a hedging instrument against economic uncertainty, inflation, as well as currency devaluation. One important factor that impacts gold prices is interest rates, but how exactly do they correlate? If you’re thinking about investing in gold, being aware of this relationship can lead to better investment decisions. Interest Rates and Their Impact…
History of Goldbacks – A new form of gold money
Gold has provided the framework for centuries’ worth of currencies, and although gold coins and bars are the norm on the market today, there has emerged an innovative new gold currency within recent years: Goldbacks. These are real gold notes that are designed to be an operational, spendable form of currency. But where did the…
Should you invest in gold instead of stocks due to tariffs?
The global economy is always in motion, and with ongoing trade tensions, investors are left questioning how tariffs influence investment. A question that arises is whether gold is a safer and more profitable investment than stocks during periods of high tariffs. As trade restrictions intensify and economic uncertainty mounts, gold is considered by many investors…
What will the tariffs do to gold and silver prices?
The global economy is constantly fluctuating, and one of the biggest drivers of the movement of the commodity market—in this case, gold and silver—is government-imposed tariffs. Trade wars, import duties, and international economic policies are all determinants that shape the precious metal market. But how are gold and silver prices impacted by tariffs? Are they…