Global markets had a mixed week, as concerns over rising interest rates and inflation continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Gold prices edged up as the dollar weakened due to rate hike worries, capping off a choppy trading week for the precious metal. The price of gold has been volatile in recent weeks as investors […]
Best Investments During a Recession: Where to Put Your Money in a Downturn Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe The best investments during a recession are defensive, cash-flow-stable assets that hold up when growth stalls: high-quality government bonds (like US Treasuries), defensive stocks (utilities, healthcare, consumer staples), gold, and well-timed real […]
Stocks declined after January’s producer price index, which is another inflation gauge, increased by 0.7% in the month, higher than the expected 0.4%. This follows reports that January’s consumer price index and retail sales were both higher than anticipated, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may need to do more to curb inflation. In addition, initial […]
The United States is considering sanctions on Chinese firms for their involvement in Iran’s surveillance buildup. Despite international sanctions, Chinese state-owned companies have been shipping navigation equipment and jamming technology to Russian government-owned companies. The United States and Brazil are joining India’s efforts to increase demand for biofuels. Elon Musk was found not liable in […]
Oil Products and Oil Prices: What Moves the Oil Market (and How to Trade It) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe Oil prices move because oil is priced by global supply and demand, and a short list of forces keeps shifting both sides of that balance: OPEC production decisions, geopolitical events, […]
