Rally of Gold Stocks in Spring 2025

Stock image. Interest in gold stocks is really mounting, fueled by gold’s record-shattering monster upleg. Traders are rediscovering this high-potential contrarian sector, just driving major gold stocks to a dozen-year secular breakout. The miners are earning massive record profits, their fundamentals have never been better. All this is happening as gold’s spring rally gathers steam, […]
Weekly Market Outlook: Liberation Day Tariffs and Their Potential Impact

Markets weekly outlook – Liberation day tariffs and potential impact The upcoming week will focus on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans for new tariffs. Alongside this, markets will also watch U.S. jobs data, an Australian central bank meeting, and a key eurozone inflation report. Asia Pacific Markets The main focus this week in the Asia […]
Canadian Economy Booms Before Hitting a Standstill Amid Trade War…

The Canadian economy grew at a solid pace to start the year, but analysts point to advance data indicating stalled growth in February to suggest the Bank of Canada’s calculations may be further clouded ahead of its next decision on interest rates. Statistics Canada’s January GDP report finds the economy rose at a healthy 0.4% […]
Gold Prices Reach New Heights as Goldman Raises Target to $3,300

Stock image. Gold soared to a new record on Thursday as investors sought refuge amid escalating global trade tensions after US President Donald Trump’s announcement of new auto tariffs. Spot gold rose 1.2% to $3,055.87 per ounce by 11:30 a.m. ET, after scaling a new peak of $3,059.48 earlier. US gold futures traded 1.5% higher […]
Prominent Economist Recognized by Trump Cautions That 25% Tariffs Could Cause ‘Irreparable Damage’ to U.S. Automakers
Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk ‘irreparable damage’ to US automakers WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle, adding that the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of […]
Tesla: We Anticipate Compensating Effects from US Tariffs

US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. The tariff applies only to the value of content made outside the United States. Tesla TSLA shares were up slightly on the news. Why it matters: Tariffs will likely raise auto prices for consumers as automakers pass along increased costs. Tesla should see […]
Will Trump’s 25% Auto Tariffs Drive Canada Into…

With US President Donald Trump expanding his trade war by imposing a hefty 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the United States, including from Canada, economists are warning about significant damage to the economy. The automotive industry plays a crucial role in Canada’s economy, representing 10% of manufacturing GDP and 21% of trade in manufactured […]
Mentor Capital Acquires Premium Royalties in the Permian Basin Through Strategic Purchase

Mentor Capital Secures Premium Permian Basin Royalties in Strategic Buy 03/27/2025 – 02:32 PM 25 Net Royalty Acres Purchased as Part of a 71 Producing Well Program PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mentor Capital, Inc. (OTCQB: MNTR) announced that in an all cash transaction it has purchased a 25.127 net royalty acre portion of a producing 71 […]
Gold Price Outlook: Are Tariffs and ETF Demand Set to Boost XAU/USD?

Gold Price Forecast: Will Tariffs and ETF Demand Drive XAU/USD Higher? Gold prices faced resistance despite tariff threats, failing to reach previous highs. Gold ETFs saw their largest single-day increase since 2022, indicating strong demand. US economic data had a short-term impact on prices, but haven demand remains elevated. Most Read: EUR/USD Forecast: Will Tariffs […]
Semiconductor Stock Outlook: Navigating the AI Surge vs. a…

Semiconductor stocks were among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence rally, with Nvidia NVDA going from being known mainly by gamers to a household name. From May 2023 (when Nvidia unveiled a massive jump in earnings thanks to AI interest in its newest, most powerful chips) through Jan. 22 of this year, the Morningstar […]