At long last, the CEO of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology provider is acknowledging that his company’s services will contribute to the destruction of American jobs. It’s a dreadful vision of the future, but at least he’s being honest about it.

The market’s too “uncertain” to buy Bitcoin, they said. Government bonds are the place to be, they said. They were wrong all along, and now Bitcoin’s tapping another all-time high price against the dollar.

Is it a bump in the road, or the end of an empire? From a financial perspective, trust in the U.S. is eroding as the sovereign debt crisis has reached unmanageable levels.

How will you hedge against global de-dollarization in 2025? Regardless of how you protect your wealth, you’ll definitely want to limit your exposure to American government debt notes as central banks around the world put the “cash in the trash,” so to speak.

The S&P 500 hasn’t achieved new all-time highs in 2025 yet, but it did regain all of its year-to-date losses earlier this week. It’s a startling feat after an equally startling stock-market correction that bottomed out in April.

If your co-worker at the water cooler gives you a “hot” stock tip, you can just politely ignore him. What if the Commander in Chief gives you a stock tip, though?

During the prior presidential administration, Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve were eager to use their “tools” to support the U.S. economy. Now, with around 12 months left, Powell is putting his tools away and effectively leaving American families and businesses to fend for themselves.

When the stock market is calm, retail investors complain that it’s “boring” because there’s more opportunity when there’s volatility. But now that there’s finally some movement in the markets in 2025, people are afraid to play “headline roulette” and take the risk of a less-than-perfect entry.

When the market pulls back, the buyers are few and the sellers are in control. That’s until stocks stage a comeback and the pundits all say, “I told you so,” even though they never actually told you so.

It says a lot about investor sentiment when the U.S. dollar is in a state of free fall. International capital is flowing out of government-reliant assets with huge counterparty risk — including the dollar and bonds, which are supposed to be “risk-free.”

The U.S. stock fell in the first quarter, and suddenly a decidedly un-patriotic tone overtook Wall Street. “Sell America” became a buzz phrase, but it’s not smart advice for forward-thinking investors.

As a parent, I make tough calls to steer my kids toward long-term gain, often clashing with their craving for instant gratification. Last week, I caught my son sneaking extra screen time before bedtime. He begged to keep watching. He sulked, not grasping that unchecked habits could derail his focus and sleep. I limit their daily screen time, despite a possible arguement, knowing self-control now builds discipline for their futures.

For years, gold has been like an unmotivated child, languishing in the corner of the investment playground. Despite our efforts to coax it—highlighting its safe-haven allure, its hedge against inflation, its timeless shine—it’s remained stubbornly unproductive. Prices hovered, uninspired, around $1,800-$2,000 per ounce, teasing investors with fleeting rallies only to slump back into dormancy. Geopolitical tremors and economic uncertainty should’ve been its wake-up call, but gold just hit snooze.

There are no guarantees on Capitol Hill, but when one party is in control of the legislature, ideas can be executed much faster. And so, at long last, across-the-board tax cuts in the U.S. could take effect fairly soon.

Treasury bond prices aren’t often seen in the financial headlines, but suddenly they’re a topic of interest. Bond prices and yields are considered the “canary in the coal mine” for the major U.S. stock indexes, meaning that sophisticated investors monitor the bond market closely for early signs of trouble with stocks.

You’ve probably heard somewhere that Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffet is hoarding a lot of cash. That’s true, but he never stopped holding stocks representing profitable American businesses.

Usually the stock market is forward-looking, but last week’s short-term traders focused their thoughts on the tariffs that the U.S. and China are imposing now. Instead, they should look ahead and consider how soon the two nations will be forced to work out a deal.

Not long ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell rehashed the word “transitory” in reference to U.S. inflation, prompting backlash on social media. Making matters worse, the Fed is now using a new word to spread confusion, according to one economist.

Domestic production of critical minerals is crucial to America’s national security. A new executive order from President Donald Trump will promote the nation’s production of these minerals, and will have an impact on commodities investors.