Ever since the U.S. abandoned the Gold Standard in 1971, our financial system has been debt-based with U.S. Treasuries acting as its bedrock.

In this video, we examine why prices are advancing quietly rather than reactively, and what that suggests about a broader reassessment taking place across currencies, bond markets, and investment portfolios.

The Dow Jones rose 0.3% as strong corporate earnings and an upcoming Fed decision balanced geopolitical risks. Gold hit a record above $5,100 as investors hedged against trade threats and fiscal uncertainty.