Executive Insights

As I write this morning, gold prices have yet again set new records, breaking $2,500/oz. During this extraordinary 10-month rally that began at $1,820/oz., most analysts have focused on the forces that have driven rising gold demand over this period. And rightly so; these forces are having a dramatic impact on the gold market: Private Chinese…

Gold has long been valued as a safe-haven asset, particularly during economic instability and inflation. For thousands of years, civilizations have valued gold for its intrinsic qualities, which have made it a reliable store of wealth and the basis for currencies. Today, gold remains a key part of consumer portfolios because it holds its purchasing…

The national debt of the United States surpassed $35 trillion on July 26, 2024, according to U.S. Treasury data. If this is the first you’re reading about the national debt breaking another record, that’s probably because this latest record barely made a blip in national news coverage. As shocking as it may be, the pace…

This week certainly started with a bang. Rising recession concerns sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 1,000 points right when markets opened on Monday, and both the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell at least 3%. These recession fears didn’t come out of nowhere. This week’s sell-off has been mainly attributed to discouraging economic…

Cash and gold—two tangible assets you can hold in your hand and know that they mean something. Is one asset more powerful and longer-lasting? Learn why it might be a good idea to turn some of your cash into gold and how to do it. Why Turn Your Cash into Gold? When it comes down…

Throughout history, gold has held allure as a precious resource. From its traditional uses in jewelry, coins, and other artifacts to modern industrial and technological applications, gold has always been in demand. But in the modern economy, one of gold’s most important roles may be as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty. Gold…

News reports this week revealed that a confidential assessment by the Comptroller of the Currency—the OCC—a key U.S. bank regulator, found that 11 of the 22 biggest banks it oversees lack a full understanding of major risks they face. These 22 banks are a “Who’s Who” of major financial institutions serving the U.S. market and…

Originally Published November 3, 2022 Reading financial headlines is an important part of my job as CEO of U.S. Money Reserve. Not only do I need to stay as informed as possible, but every once in a while, I come across something truly fascinating that I’m then able to pass along to the rest of…

Originally published in 2016 Currency devaluations. Negative interest rates. Minimal economic growth. During such turbulent times, how can diligent wealth-holders safeguard their earnings? Learn more about the benefits and disadvantages to holding cash over gold to make the best decision for your portfolio. Benefits to Holding Cash In uncertain times, increasing cash reserves and reducing…

While politics is at the forefront of everyone’s minds recently, events that can’t be ignored are unfolding in the markets as well. The recent turmoil in stocks last week has shown that the current market cycle is vulnerable to heading into a correction.   The technology sector has been experiencing extreme volatility.   Semiconductor stocks lost more…

Imagine a world in which the modern conveniences we largely take for granted in our daily lives—electricity, water, gas, online banking and shopping, and healthcare services—all come to a sudden, grinding halt. The consequences would be life-altering and potentially catastrophic. And if China and Russia make good on hostile threats, this scenario could become a…

Over the last nine months, gold has rallied by $600 per ounce.  That’s a 33% increase in only nine months. Over that time, prices have repeatedly jumped on news, or speculation, that inflation was falling or that the Federal Reserve would soon cut interest rates.  This pattern was repeated on July 11, when inflation data was…