September 11, 2026
Key Takeaways Gold sits inside AI servers — the bonding wire, connectors, and boards.1 Gold hit 53 record highs in 2025, and AI kept technology demand climbing anyway.2 AI’s driving up power, chip, and tech prices — about $375 per household each year.4 Global gold demand topped 5,000 tonnes for the first time on record […]
August 28, 2026
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Treasury just moved to double the buybacks of its own long-term bonds from $2 billion to at least $4 billion.1 It happened the week US debt crossed $40 trillion3 and 30-year yields hit a 2007 high.4 If you hold a 401(k) or IRA, you may own bonds, including Treasuries.11 When rates rise, […]
August 21, 2026
Key Takeaways U.S. federal debt reached $40.047 trillion on August 18.1 The total has more than doubled since 2016.2 Net interest reached $963 billion over the first 10 months of fiscal 2026.3 Rising federal borrowing costs can impact household finances, business, and financial markets. A 20-to-30-year retirement has to survive whatever comes next. See 5 […]
