US money market balances are near a record $8T as cautious investors seek safety amid low consumer sentiment. What does the US money market balance tell us, and what does it mean for investors?

This analysis challenges the traditional "valuation" mindset of the stock market, arguing that Gold and Silver are purely monetary assets that do not follow earnings cycles or growth multiples.

Unlike the 2022 UK crisis, Japan’s rising bond yields coincide with climbing stock prices. This suggests growth-driven rates rather than a fiscal crash, though markets remain wary of PM Takaichi’s tax pause ahead of the upcoming snap election.

Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near a fresh record high around $5,160 during the early Asian session on Wednesday.

GBP/USD is well on its way to a second straight week of strong gains as the US Dollar (USD) gives up the ghost on the back of ongoing trade war rhetoric undercutting the Greenback’s strength.