Silver – Forgotten
Silver belongs to the Platinum Group Metals or PGMs for short and includes brethren like gold, platinum and palladium. Mined as early as 5th century BC, the shiny, white-looking metal has both consumer and industrial uses given its heat and electrical conductivity. We’ve seen it in jewelry, energy, automobiles and explosives, but most commonly in the coins in our pockets.
How are we approaching the US Debt Ceiling?
Throughout history, the US government has hit the debt ceiling many times and we do not foresee this time to be the last.
Even though political tensions are very high and that a dispute resolution on raising the debt ceiling issue seems unlikely during the week where Biden, the Senate and the House meet, we are of the opinion that the US would still either raise or suspend the debt ceiling just before the deadline in order to prevent a financial Armageddon from happening.
The Domino Effect of US Interest Rate Hikes
Another round of interest rate hikes is upon us. Join us as we look at historical asset price patterns relative to previous interest rate hikes. We explore prices of SPX, CCMP, NKY, and more to investigate the trickle down effect of US interest rates.