As market volatility continues, Americans are shifting their views on the best long-term investments. Real estate remains the top choice for the 12th consecutive year, while gold has gained ground and stocks have lost favor, according to a new Gallup survey. The April 1–14 poll, conducted after the Trump administration announced sweeping tariffs, found 37%
Gold advanced — after its first back-to-back weekly loss this year — as investors mulled an uncertain outlook for global trade and the US economy ahead of a Federal Reserve rate decision this week. Bullion traded above $3,260 an ounce, after falling 2.4% last week. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady when
Stocks have faced volatility in recent weeks amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Recession fears are rising due to weakening labor market signals and tariffs. Meanwhile, global AI competition threatens some of the biggest tech stocks in the market. Stocks have endured a bumpy period over the last few weeks amid a chaotic start to President Donald Trump’s
Can the ‘gold card’ visa program spur investment in the US economy? | Image: AP New York: President Donald Trump is planning a “gold card” visa with a potential pathway to US citizenship for $5 million. The program would replace an existing program that offers US visas to investors who spend about $1 million on