Gold will weather this storm as investors sell the rallies
(Kitco News) – The U.S. labor market has defied all expectations in 2024, but sentiment has started to shift as five months of consecutive outperformance come to an end. Heading into the weekend, markets continue to digest the disappointing nonfarm payrolls numbers. The U.S. economy created 175,000 jobs last month, according to the Bureau of
A rising dollar spells trouble for investors
So why is the dollar so strong today? Three reasons. First, the US economy is on fire. It has shrugged off the last two years’ rising interest rates, creating new jobs, increasing wages and keeping a lid on unemployment. Money follows growth. The second reason is those interest rates, which are showing no signs of