Gold closed this week at $2,625 (about the same as last week) and silver at $29.35 (down about $0.20). Joel recaps this year's biggest economic events and precious metal performance before looking ahead to 2025. Market commentary begins at 4:51.
OTHER TOPICS DISCUSSED:
-Gold up 26.9%, silver gains 23.7% in 2024.
-Poor consumer confidence at 104.7 (versus 112.9 forecast).
-US economic indicators and mortgages are worse than expected.
-Russia keeps interest rates steady at 21%.
-US debt hits $36 trillion, bank failures rise.
-Hurricanes Milton, Helene caused $200B in damages.
-Stock markets performed well in 2024; volatility expected in 2025.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"He who is unfit to serve his fellow citizens wants to rule them."
– Ludwig Von Mises
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