‘The Debasement Trade Is Nonsense’ — Jim Rickards Takes Aim at Wall Street’s Gold Narrative

Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money, according to veteran macro strategist Jim Rickards. Inside Jim Rickards’ Case for Gold as Governments Rewrite the Rules Appearing on The Julia La Roche Show, Jim Rickards—an economist, lawyer, and longtime market watcher—argued that … Read more

Trump’s ‘Greenland Framework’ Deal Lights up Stock Markets and Crypto Snaps Higher

U.S. equities pushed higher after the so-called “Greenland Framework” deal, a preliminary agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Davos. Meanwhile, gold and silver took a breather, while crypto assets perked up as the crypto economy climbed 1.22% over the past day, reclaiming territory above the $3 trillion mark. Greenland Framework Sends Traders … Read more

Bitcoin Reclaims $90K After Trump’s Davos Speech, but Gains Quickly Evaporate

Bitcoin briefly surged back above $90,000 on Jan. 21 after President Donald Trump eased tensions over Greenland. The rally, however, was short-lived; bitcoin retreated to $87,200, triggering $210 million in liquidations in four hours. Greenland De-escalation Fuels a Sharp Recovery Bitcoin ( BTC) staged a high-stakes recovery on the afternoon of Jan. 21, briefly reclaiming … Read more

Trump Tells Davos Elites the US Economy Is Booming—and Others Should Pay Attention

U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum address in Davos to declare American economic dominance, excoriate his predecessor, promote crypto and artificial intelligence, and revive his long-running ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control. Trump Schools WEF on America’s New Direction Speaking before global business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, … Read more

From ‘Absurd’ to Odds-On? Trump’s Greenland Push Sends Prediction Markets Buzzing

President Donald Trump’s recent flirtation with acquiring Greenland has drawn pushback from several European countries, prompting him to fire back with tariff threats slated for early February. The move has lit up prediction markets, where wagers now run into the millions over whether the U.S. actually pulls off a Greenland grab. Once a Joke, Now … Read more

Bitcoin Below $90,000: Technicals Flash ‘Strong Sell’ as Geopolitical Fears Erase Monthly Gains

Bitcoin plunged below $90,000 on Jan. 20, briefly touching $89,180 despite Strategy’s $2.13 billion purchase of 22,305 bitcoins. Geopolitical Turmoil Drives Bitcoin Below $90,000 Bitcoin ( BTC) tumbled below the $90,000 mark on Tuesday, Jan. 20, as geopolitical tensions flared following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 10% tariffs on European nations resisting Washington’s … Read more

Ray Dalio Warns of a Cracking Fiat Order as Global Markets Feel the Strain

U.S. stock markets took a bruising on Tuesday as investors recoiled from rising geopolitical strain and hazy policy cues. Meanwhile, gold and silver are finding eager buyers while crypto assets stay mired in a funk, with Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, warning that the existing fiat monetary order is “breaking down” and that … Read more

Gold Breaks Records, Bitcoin Nosedives After Trump’s Renewed Greenland Annexation Push

The geopolitical and economic implications of President Trump’s intention to annex Greenland are steering investors toward safe‑haven assets such as gold and silver. Gold hit a second record in two sessions, surpassing $4,700 for the first time in history, while bitcoin fell below $91 K. Trump’s Greenland Fandango Shakes Markets: Gold Breaks $4,700, Bitcoin Loses $91K Markets … Read more

‘Sell America’ Trade Roars Back as US Dollar Slides and Markets Brace for Turbulence

On Monday, the U.S. dollar is sliding, with the Dollar Index (DXY)—which pits the greenback against a mix of heavyweights like the euro, yen, onshore yuan, and pound—tilting lower. Market watchers chalk it up to the “Sell America” trade, a strategy getting extra fuel from U.S. President Donald Trump’s run-ins with the Federal Reserve and … Read more

Trump Tariff Shock Hits Global Markets as EU Mulls Retaliatory Action

U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise 10% tariffs on eight European nations opposing his Greenland takeover threat jolted global markets on Jan. 19. Asian Markets Retreat on Trade Disruption Fears U.S. President Donald Trump’s shock decision to impose a 10% tariff on eight European nations opposing Washington’s threat to seize Greenland sent tremors through global financial … Read more