Gold & Safe Havens
Why investors turn to gold and other safe-haven assets when markets get nervous, and what history shows about how they behave.
Why Did Gold Jump After Treasury Expanded Bond Buybacks?
Gold rose roughly 4% in a single session after the U.S. Treasury unexpectedly doubled its bond buyback program on August 19, 2026. Then yields reversed and gold kept climbing anyway. This explains the links between buybacks, yields, the dollar and gold prices, and what the surprise timing did and did not tell us about fiscal credibility.
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Why Oil Falls and Stocks Rise When War Fears Ease
When war fears ease, oil often falls while stocks rise. Here's the simple mechanic behind it, taught through the June 2026 Iran ceasefire.
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What Happens to Stocks During Wars: 80 Years of Data
From WWII to Ukraine: how the stock market has reacted to every major military conflict, what recovered, what didn't, and what 80 years of S&P 500 data actually shows.
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Dollar Devaluation vs Depreciation: What a Weak Dollar Really Means
Is the U.S. dollar being devalued or just weakening? Learn the real difference between devaluation and depreciation, why markets care, and how it affects inflation, Treasury yields, mortgage rates, and your investments.
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