Economy
Goldman Sachs has raised its gold price forecast to $3,700 per troy ounce by 2025, with potential highs reaching $4,500. This adjustment reflects shifts in demand influenced by central bank accumulation, ETF inflows due to recession fears, and investor positioning amidst macroeconomic volatility. However, some market analysts remain skeptical, citing potential overvaluation and the possibility of a correction in gold prices.
Meanwhile, consumer confidence in the U.S. has reportedly reached near-record lows, according to the University of Michigan survey, with the lowest expectations index in over four decades. This decline signals fears of job losses and an economic downturn, with deflationary signals as both consumer and producer prices drop. NVIDIA has announced plans to manufacture AI supercomputers in the USA, with an investment potentially reaching $500 billion. Despite the drop in consumer confidence, some sectors like technology and healthcare show resilience, suggesting a mixed economic outlook.
Geopolitics
Mizuho Financial Group has expressed a “pretty high” confidence that data will soon show China’s selling of U.S. Treasuries, which could be a strategic response to U.S. tariffs. China has also implemented measures to stabilize its stock market, including restrictions on stock sales and increased share purchases by state firms.
Russia has proposed a path to “permanent peace” following extended talks with Steve Witkoff, suggesting a potential de-escalation in international conflicts. However, skepticism remains about the sincerity of Russia’s intentions, with some suggesting that these peace talks might be used as a stalling tactic.
US Politics
DOGE has reportedly reduced its savings goal from $2 trillion to $150 billion.
General Michael Flynn has alleged Ukrainian involvement in an assassination plot against former President Donald Trump, urging the FBI to investigate. This claim adds complexity to U.S.-Ukraine relations.
Additionally, former Congressman Curt Weldon has raised concerns on Tucker Carlson about the official narrative of the 9/11 attacks, calling for a new commission to investigate what he describes as “the biggest scandal in American history.” However, mainstream media outlets have expressed skepticism about the credibility of Flynn’s claims due to his past controversies.
European Politics
Recent polls indicate that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the most popular party in Germany, with its support rising to 25%, surpassing the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) at 24%. The AfD’s policies include advocating for mass deportation campaigns and opposing EU open border policies, which some attribute to increasing nationalist sentiments. Public concerns over immigration and crime have been noted, with expenditures on refugees reaching 23.2 billion euros last year, and migrants reportedly being responsible for 40% of violent crimes in Germany. However, the rise of AfD has been met with significant opposition, with the German government seeking to ban the party, labeling it as a party with no place in the European Union due to its nationalist and anti-globalist stance.
Canadian Politics
During a campaign event, Mark Carney has reportedly vowed to regulate online speech if elected, citing concerns over what he describes as “misogyny, antisemitism, hatred, and conspiracy theories” on the internet. His proposal echoes past legislative attempts by the Liberal Party to control online content, which have not been successful. Carney’s approach suggests a potential increase in government intervention in online discourse. However, critics argue that such regulations could stifle legitimate discourse, highlighting the failure of previous bills like C-36 and C-63.
Sources
AfD Surges to Top in German Polls Amidst Rising Nationalist Sentiment
For the first time in the AfD’s short history, we are the strongest party in Germany. Thank you for your tremendous trust — political change will come!
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
Consumer Confidence Plummets: Fears of Job Losses and Economic Downturn Surge
Consumers can see what’s coming down the pike here.
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
NVIDIA to Manufacture AI Supercomputers in the USA, Investing Up to $500B
NVIDIA announces that for the *first time,* it will manufacture its AI supercomputers in the United States of America.
DOGE Drastically Slashes Savings Goal from $2 Trillion to $150 Billion
DOGE has drastically reduced their savings goal from $2 trillion to $150 billion.
Source | Submitted by westcoastjan
Mizuho: “Pretty High” Confidence China is Selling US Treasuries Amid Trade War Tensions
“We can only speculate” on whether the Chinese are selling, “but we’ll find out in the data in due course,” adding that his degree of confidence that the data will in due course reveal China’s selling is “pretty high.”
China’s Stock Market Stabilization: A Facade of Control Amidst Trade War Tensions
“China has taken a slew of measures to stabilise its domestic stock markets, reeling from an escalating trade war with the U.S.”
Mark Carney’s Digital Discourse Dilemma: A New Chapter in Canada’s Online Speech Regulation Saga
“There are many serious issues that we’re dealing with,” he said, ignoring the criticism that had just lobbed his way.
“9/11: The Unspoken Truths and the Call for a New Commission”
Do I think 9-11 is going to be the biggest scandal in our lifetime and beyond? Yes, I think it’s going to be the biggest scandal in the history of America because it occurred on U.S. soil and because it is so recent that we have relevant information still available, we have recorded information, we have personal information.
Russia Proposes “Permanent Peace” Path After Extended Talks with Steve Witkoff
Putin’s request is to have a permanent peace here so beyond the ceasefire
General Flynn Alleges Ukrainian Involvement in Trump Assassination Plot, Urges FBI Investigation
Ukraine was a part of this. There’s another missile out there. Is the FBI going to take this shit seriously? Get in there and dig in.
Goldman Sachs Boosts Gold Price Forecast to $3,700, Eyes $4,500 Amid Market Shifts
Goldman Sachs has upgraded its 2025 year-end gold forecast from $3,300 to $3,700 per troy ounce
“Economic Signals Flare: A New Chapter in Money Systems”
The system isn’t just flashing warnings — it’s sending up flares from every corner of the map.
Source | Submitted by Gamma Geek
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Alice Weidel, Bloomberg, BBC News, CNN, Financial Times, Foreign Policy, Reuters, RT, Seeking Alpha, The Economic Populist, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Various MSM reports, Verified Blog posts, Verified X posts.
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