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Here's what gold price did during 2011 debt ceiling crisis, and what to expect now
Feb 9, 2023 01:01PM(Kitco News) - The high-stakes standoff over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is gathering more political drama. But what does it all mean for gold?
Are countries 'sanction-proofing' with the latest central bank gold purchases?
Jan 19, 2023 03:52PM(Kitco News) - The gold market is seeing a strong rally during the first month of the year, driven by the changing macro outlook, geopolitical tensions, and increased demand. And more analysts are looking into central bank purchases for the reasons why.
What is inflation? Top economist Steve Hanke breaks down the basics you need to know
Nov 6, 2022 09:50AMWhat is inflation? Why are prices rising at the grocery store and at the pump? Is this a permanent affair, or will prices fall to their prior level, and if so, when? Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, joined Kitco to explain why this is happening, and to cover the economics behind this phenomenon.
Unintended consequences of U.S. dollar 'weaponization': here's how gold and Bitcoin utilize the moment
Apr 27, 2022 07:12PM(Kitco News) - Are we witnessing a reversal in globalization? What are some unintended consequences of sanctions against Russia and the weaponization of the world's reserve currency the U.S. dollar?
Inflation fears have Wall Street eyeing Fed rate hike shocker in March, but gold price is not buying in
Feb 10, 2022 02:27PM(Kitco News) - The news of U.S. inflation soaring to new four-decade highs is sending shock waves through Wall Street as markets price in a half-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve in March. But the gold market is not buying into the narrative, with prices climbing to test critical trading levels.
The future of money: Nearly 100 countries are exploring CBDCs, what are the risks?
Feb 2, 2022 06:46PM(Kitco News) - This year could mark another major milestone for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as more central banks around the world are taking concrete steps towards making digital currencies a reality.
Surging inflation across the globe is a real test for gold price
Jan 13, 2022 01:55PM(Kitco News) - Inflation is one of the biggest risks that could derail economic recovery this year, especially if central banks get the tightening wrong, according to analysts.
'Few assets have been more fragile than bitcoin' - Taleb
Jul 13, 2021 08:32PM(Kitco News) - "There is a conflation between 'accepting bitcoin for payments' and pricing goods in bitcoin. To 'price' in bitcoin, bitcoin the price must be fixed, with a conversion into fiat floating, rather than the reverse," writes Taleb.
Kitco mourning the loss of Peter Hug
Apr 22, 2021 04:05PMOnce again, the gold market is mourning the loss of another industry leader and titan with the passing of Peter Hug, global trading director at Kitco Metals.
Commodities supercycle or bull rally? Analysts point to silver as the one to watch
Feb 26, 2021 08:20AM(Kitco News) - Are we on the verge of another commodity supercycle or just a post-pandemic rally after some major supply restrictions?
Can crypto be taxed like gold? Is regulation the real threat to bitcoin's $1 trillion market cap?
Feb 22, 2021 04:25PM(Kitco News) - As bitcoin continues to surprise with new milestones almost daily, are U.S. officials signaling that more regulation is coming, and is that a threat to this year's massive price rally?
A gold price in the 1800s is 'fantastic'
Jan 22, 2021 10:47PM(Kitco News) - "I lived $1,000 gold. I never want to go through that problem again. When gold went to a thousand, I saw red stars and green stars and blue stars. So to me, $1,800 is a fantastic price because it keeps everybody honest and it, and the mines that are going to be built, the mines are efficient.
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