Barry Stuppler

Last week’s key U.S. economic indicators, Consumer Confidence Index, Durable Goods Orders, New Home Sales, and Jobless Claims all reported more bullish than had been anticipated... Barry Stuppler

A strong U.S. Dollar Index (over 108) and higher interest rate yields on the U.S. Treasury put pressure... Barry Stuppler

Today, the Labor Department reported that for the week of December 21st, the U.S. weekly jobless claims... Barry Stuppler

Gold has traded in a tight $10 range all day, ahead of the holiday. The precious metal traded between... Barry Stuppler

The Gold price rose today in Asia and the Middle East, trading over $2,630 per ounce. Then there was selling... Barry Stuppler

Last week was definitely exciting, especially after Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s news conference on Wednesday... Barry Stuppler

A weaker U.S. Dollar and the personal consumption expenditures price (PCE) index for November showing an increase of only 0.1% from the preceding month helped Gold rally this morning... Barry Stuppler

The financial markets are reacting strongly to Federal Chairman Powell’s comment that the Fed will likely do only two rate cuts in 2025... Barry Stuppler

This morning, as expected, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut in the Federal Fund rate... Barry Stuppler

November retail sales were reported today and were higher than expected, up 3.8%. Gold reacted... Barry Stuppler