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for the first time ever while silver also soared to record highs as precious metals have become an increasingly attractive asset class in the face of a weakened US dollar,The Dow Jones Industrial Average began Monday’s trading session up more than 150 points, or 0.
32%, while the S&P 500 index opened 21 points higher, or 0.3%.The US dollar weakened further on Monday, sliding to a four-month low as investors priced in mounting political and macroeconomic risks.The dollar’s decline reflected growing concern over the possibility of another US government shutdown, renewed trade tensions after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on Canada and Pressure on the greenback was compounded by foreign-exchange volatility, particularly a sharp rally in the Japanese yen after Washington and Tokyo signaled a willingness to intervene to support the currency.Markets are also bracing for Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision and Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, with traders watching closely for any signals on the policy outlook.American Hartford Gold offers a diverse range of investment-grade silver products, including popular options like American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, and high-weight silver bars up to 100 oz. Designed for both collectors and long-term investors, these IRA-eligible silver assets provide a strategic way to diversify and protect wealth against inflation and economic uncertainty.Goldco is a trusted precious metals firm, helping investors place over $3 billion in gold and silver, earning an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and high marks for customer satisfaction. With offers like up to 10% in free silver on qualified accounts and expert guidance, Goldco makes it easy to protect retirement savings with physical precious metals.Patriot Gold Group empowers investors to “get started in gold & silver” through a streamlined, 3‑step IRA process that enables physical delivery or secure private storage of precious metals. The company also offers a No Fees for Life IRA option, works directly with clients rather than passing through multiple layers of markup, and positions itself as America’s #1 Gold IRA dealerThe real driver, Lyulkin said, is the market’s shifting outlook for interest rates and Federal Reserve policy as Jerome Powell’s tenure nears its end. Lyulkin told The Post that investors are increasingly pricing in a more dovish Fed once Powell exits, even if bond markets have yet to fully reflect it. “Jerome Powell is a lame duck now,” he said, adding that “once this Fed chair exits, policy will bend toward growth support, not neutral discipline.”Metals traders, he said, are already anticipating deeper rate cuts over the next year. “When inflation stays somewhat sticky and the Fed eases anyway, real yields compress fast,” Lyulkin said, noting that this is “historically when gold does its best work, even if headline Treasury yields don’t move much.” Beyond rates, Lyulkin said investors often underestimate the role of precious metals as portfolio insurance amid rising global instability.“Gold and silver aren’t just macro trades, they’re portfolio hedges against a world that’s getting more unstable, not calmer.”Minnesota CEOs, sports teams demand ‘immediate de-escalation’ following Alex Pretti killingJennifer Aniston’s boyfriend, Jim Curtis, reveals exactly how their romance began : ‘It took a long time’AFP via Getty Images
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