Gold investors face a “challenging” market environment in the second half of the year after an essentially flat performance for the precious metal in the first six months of 2022, Read more
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Bank stocks are super cheap — even with the risk of recession
Big banks will kick off earnings season next week, with JPMorgan Chase first out of the gate before the stock market opens on July 14. What’s striking now is just Read more
Gold hits 8.5 months low, silver weakest in 2 years
Gold slipped further on Wednesday, trading at its lowest level since the start of the year, as the U.S. dollar marched higher. Price action Gold futures GC00, -0.18% GCQ22, -0.18% Read more
Here’s the best way to play the S&P Dividend Aristocrat stocks
Stocks with attractive dividend yields have received a lot of coverage this year, because many have held up well when compared with the performance of the broad stock market. Dividends Read more
U.S. homeownership rate tumbles to 1980s levels
High prices for everything from groceries to gas aren’t the only things making this year feel like a throwback to the 1980s. After almost a decade of gains, homeownership in Read more
Gold weakens as dollar climbs to 22-year high vs. euro
Gold prices weakened again on Thursday, breaking below $1,800 per ounce, as the U.S. dollar climbed to a new 22-year high against the euro. Price action Gold prices for August Read more
With prices skirting a 17-month low, Dr Copper’s prognosis about the global economy is downbeat
Dr Copper has graded the global economy, and noted: “must do better.” The red metal is wryly considered by commodity watchers to hold a Ph.D in economics, because its use Read more
China’s booming fast-fashion giant Shein faces dozens of U.S. lawsuits alleging design theft
In just a few years, the Chinese apparel giant Shein has captured the market for bargain-seeking Gen-Z shoppers by offering huge varieties of cheap apparel every day. Along the way, it Read more
Silver tumbles to weakest level in 2 years, while gold drops to lowest in 7 months
Gold prices continued to soften on Friday for a fifth straight session, tumbling to their weakest level for a most-actively traded contract since December, while silver prices fell to their Read more
Apple has ended imports of gold and tungsten from Russia
Apple Inc. is no longer importing gold and tungsten from Russia, the company has confirmed to MarketWatch. The tech giant uses a range of materials, including gold, tungsten and the Read more