The U.S. Dollar just broke down harder than expected, and that’s instantly fueling the upside momentum in metals.

Stocks pushed higher Monday as investors balanced political uncertainty with a packed week of earnings and looming Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

Inflating financial asset prices while eroding the real value of fiat currencies generates social discontent, weaker productive investment, and a dangerous sentiment of confidence.

While owning physical gold pays no dividends, investors looking for exposure to rising gold prices can buy gold stocks, many of which do pay dividends to shareholders.