US Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Implements Third Rate Cut of the Year Amid Labor Market Concerns and Persistent Inflation
Dec 11, 2025 03:13 am CST
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third consecutive time this year to a range between 3.50% and 3.75%, citing labor market concerns despite elevated inflation. The decision revealed deepening divisions among Fed officials, with three members voting against the reduction while the central bank projected at least one more rate cut next year and revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast upward to 2.3%.
Gold Investment Guide: Understanding Your Options as Prices Reach Historic $4,000 Mark
Oct 08, 2025 05:13 pm CST
As gold prices soar beyond $4,000 per ounce, this comprehensive guide explores diverse investment opportunities in the precious metal market. From spot trading and futures contracts to ETFs and physical ownership of bars and coins, discover how various factors including central bank policies, geopolitical tensions, and market sentiment are driving gold's remarkable 52% annual growth amid global economic uncertainty.