Trump’s Debt Dilemma: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap November 15 2024
Gold closed this week at $2,562 (down $123 since last week) and silver at $30.23 (down $1.20). Joel discusses recent price action, recent USD gains, and why Trump faces a terrible dilemma around inflation.
OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- (1:52) Official inflation rose to 2.6%, with core CPI still above target.
- (2:15) Rate cut chance in December dropped from 65% to 27%.
- (4:12) Retiree Debt Rises: 68% of retirees now carry credit card debt
- (8:00) Dollar Hits 1-Year High: Dollar index climbed to 106.47
- (10:15) Why Trump must cut spending to curb inflation
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