Liquidity concerns and deflation are the bigger forces at work that could stop in a heartbeat the relentless march of higher asset prices. As far as gold and silver are concerned, their price increases have outrun the fundamentals for now.

The report indicates that the CPI was slightly above expectations, which were already somewhat higher than in prior months. The summary discusses the implications of this data on inflation targeting and the Fed's policy considerations.

Chimera has been impacted by rising interest rates, which have pushed it to near 23-year highs, resulting in a 48% decline over the past five years. If inflation eases, the stock could generate a 12.8% average annual return over the next five years

While ESG metrics offer unique information not captured by traditional financial factors, their practical investment value remains questionable when subjected to rigorous out-of-sample testing.

Gold faces its first major post-breakout correction since hitting new highs. Historical patterns suggest a 4–5 month pullback before the next leg higher, with key support near $3,700 for gold and $40 for silver.

Google has inked its first-ever deal to power data centers from a gas-fired plant equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS), expanding its clean-energy portfolio amid surging AI demand.