Markets Reject Fed Christmas Gift: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap 12.20.2024
Gold closed this week at $2,625 (down about $25 since last week) and silver at $29.55 (down about $1.05). The Fed cut rates in time for Christmas but stock markets dropped on the news, spoiled by promises of bigger cuts in 2025. Price action discussed at 6:26.
OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- Sub-50 PMI and VIX spike warn of coming economic recession.
- Central banks likely to continue cutting in response to economic weakness.
- Market volatility is expected as central banks adjust their strategies.
- Gold and silver are being considered as legal tender in Florida.
- Chinese economic indicators show a lack of trust in government policies.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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– Howard Marks
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