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One Year Later: A $2,495 Costco Gold Bar Is Now Worth $3,557

If you bought a 1-ounce gold bar at Costco last year for $2,495, it would now be worth about $3,557—a 42% gain (over $1,000 profit). Gold hit a record $3,578/oz this week as weak labor data and Fed rate-cut expectations fueled demand for safe havens.

The surge comes against a backdrop of U.S. economic uncertainty: tariffs pushing up inflation, job market softening, and political interference with the Federal Reserve (Trump attempting to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, renewing fears about Fed independence). Global central banks are also stockpiling gold, with Poland moving to raise reserves from 20% to 30%.

Bottom line: gold is soaring because investors are losing confidence in the economy, the Fed’s stability, and the U.S. dollar. Read More.

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Wall Street Braces as Fed Eyes Possible 50-Point Rate Cut After Weak Jobs Data

Weak labor market signals have reignited speculation that the Federal Reserve could deliver a larger-than-expected 50 basis-point rate cut. Wall Street analysts are split: some see the soft jobs data as justification for aggressive easing, while others warn that inflation still runs too hot for such a move. Markets are now heavily pricing in a cut, with traders betting the Fed will prioritize economic stability over its 2% inflation target. Read More.