June 22, 2025
Gold Investing

Why central banks own gold and investors should too

In this presentation, Jeffrey Christian of CPM Group discusses the relationship between central banks and their gold reserves. He reviews the historical context of central banks’ gold accumulation, from the post-World War II era to the present day, and discusses the shifting roles of gold as a monetary asset. Jeff explains why gold, despite losing

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Fixed Assets

US business equipment borrowings rise 13% in July, ELFA says

Aug 22 (Reuters) – U.S. companies increased borrowing to finance equipment investments by 13% in July compared with the previous year, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association said on Thursday. New loans, leases and lines of credit signed up by companies in July were up 11% from $10 billion a month earlier. “Our latest report

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Gold Investing

The price of gold is at a record high. Here’s why

A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That’s the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here’s what you need to know. What is the price of gold today? The spot

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Gold Investing

Gold prices comes off its high as traders price in new information

Gold prices are off their highs from earlier today and last week as investors factor in some new important ingredients into their trading decisions. Background Gold prices closed in positive territory last week, as the shining metal recorded some really solid gains and closed above the important level of 2,500. Now, traders are asking themselves

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Financial Assets

Walz and Vance finances couldn’t be more different. Advisers weigh in

Tim Walz on JD Vance: ready to debate Democratice Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz campaigned with Kamala Harris on Tuesday — and said he’s looking forward to debating JD Vance. Fox – 2 Detroit A record 58% of Americans owned stocks in 2022, according to the Federal Reserve. Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was

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Financial Assets

George Santos Will Likely Plead Guilty In Fraud Case, Report Says

Topline Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who was hit with fraud and money laundering charges last year, is expected to plead guilty, according to The New York Times, eliminating a federal trial over the charges that was slated to begin soon. Santos will soon be on trial for 23 felony charges, unless he pleads

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Fixed Assets

Fly lands on Trump during press event, echoing viral Pence moment

Social media was abuzz after the fly landed on Donald Trump’s face Thursday, comparing it to a viral moment in the 2020 vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. A fly landed on the face of former President Donald Trump during a press event Thursday, marking the second Trump-led campaign that featured a

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Financial Assets

Biden promises to cancel student loan debt. The truth is he can’t

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris continue to march forward with debt forgiveness plans that they have no authority to implement. Millennials: Thousands in debt, little in the bank, yet loves vacations Millennials are struggling to stay financially afloat these days thanks to rising rent, and student loan debt. Buzz60 It’s the middle of August, which

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Intangible Assets

Trump keeps using copyright protected songs, musicians are angry

Former president Donald Trump continues to be threatened with lawsuits and cease-and-desist notices due to the Republican presidential nominee using copyright protected songs at rallies. The Village People’s “YMCA” can be heard blaring at Donald Trump’s rallies causing attendees to dance. Still, while the disco group has not voiced irritation for using their hit song,

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