Group 1: Gold Mining Industry - Gold miners are experiencing significant operational leverage, with profits per ounce increasing as gold prices rise. At $2,900 per ounce, the profit is $1,500, and at $3,650, the profit increases to $2,250, reflecting a 50% margin increase while gold prices rose by 26% [1][5]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - The top 10% of income earners in the US account for nearly half of all consumer spending, marking a record high [2][5]. - The US government has paid a record $1.2 trillion in interest on its public debt over the last 12 months, which constitutes nearly a quarter of the government's revenue [2][3]. - The total federal debt is increasing by approximately $1 trillion every 100 days [3]. - There is a 48% chance of a recession occurring in the next 12 months, with historical data indicating that previous instances of similar odds have resulted in a recession [4][5].
Become a Better Investor Newsletter – 20 September 2025
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