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Central banks bought an average of 1,000 tons of gold over the past four years, up significantly from the 500t average over the last decade. This marked a big jump in physical gold buying as geopolitical and economic uncertainty soared around the globe. Central bankers aren’t done buying gold, not by a long shot. Over…

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Hints at 2026 Rate Hike There’s a new sheriff in town at the nation’s central bank. Under the leadership of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, the central bank voted today 12-0 to hold interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75%. There were some surprises. The big news that caught investors off…

Inflation is heating up again. The cost of gas at the pump has spiked, and so have prices for everyday goods and services. Middle-class Americans continue to struggle with the high cost of living. U.S. consumer inflation in May jumped at the fastest pace in over three years, climbing to 4.2% from a year ago,…

The economic landscape continues to be shaped by major forces, from geopolitical conflict and rising energy prices to growing government debt and inflation concerns. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, editor of The Boock Report on Substack, and CNBC contributor. Our conversation…

Imagine standing on the edge of the American frontier. Ahead lies more than 2,000 miles of wilderness. There are no highways, no gas stations, and no guarantees. Everything you own is packed into a wooden wagon pulled by oxen. Around you are thousands of other families chasing the same dream: a new life in the…