Group 1: Currency Production and Costs - The production cost of a penny in fiscal 2024 was 3.69 cents, leading to a loss of $85.3 million for the Mint [3] - The cost of making a nickel in fiscal 2024 was 13.78 cents, resulting in a loss of $17.7 million [2] - Ending the production of pennies is expected to save the Mint approximately $56 million annually [3] Group 2: Inflation and Purchasing Power - The dollar's purchasing power has significantly decreased, with $100 in 2025 equivalent to what $12.05 could buy in 1970 [5] - The aggressive money printing has led to a decline in the value of smaller denominations, with the penny and nickel being the first to go [2][3] Group 3: Gold as an Investment - Gold prices have surged by over 50% in the past year, making it a popular choice for preserving wealth during inflation [7] - Gold is viewed as a safe-haven asset, especially during economic or geopolitical uncertainty, as it cannot be printed like fiat money [7][8] - Ray Dalio emphasized the importance of including gold in investment portfolios, particularly during challenging economic times [9] Group 4: Real Estate as a Hedge - The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index increased by 47% over the past five years, indicating strong demand in the real estate market [12] - Real estate often provides a revenue stream that adjusts for inflation, making it a powerful hedge against rising costs [12] Group 5: Alternative Investment Opportunities - Platforms like Masterworks allow investors to buy shares in blue-chip artwork, making art investment more accessible [21] - Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived enable investments in rental properties with minimal capital, providing exposure to real estate without the responsibilities of being a landlord [14][15]

For more about what this could mean for the markets, for the potential decision, CNBC contributor Peter Bookbar joins us now. He is also the CIO at 1 point BFG Wealth Partners CIO. So Peter, we were talking a little bit about this with the Fed and how John Williams sort of opened up the door to like look, yeah, maybe maybe we're we're going to have another cut.We're not we don't have the door open. We don't have the door shut. What do you think about where the Fed is thinking and what data they're going to ...

Market Sentiment - Current market sentiment is fragile, with recent sell-offs in Bitcoin, gold, and NASDAQ indicating a shift from previous optimism surrounding AI investments [3][9][21] - The likelihood of a near-term rate cut has increased significantly, which may provide a boost to the market if confirmed [8][9] Cryptocurrency Insights - Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing volatility, with significant sell-offs leading to concerns about market liquidity and leverage positions [5][20] - The current state of Bitcoin is described as oversold, presenting potential buying opportunities for investors [21][22] Geopolitical Factors - Increased military presence around Venezuela and actions against Russian tankers could impact oil markets, potentially leading to higher oil prices [15][17] - Geopolitical tensions are seen as a macro factor that could influence market dynamics, particularly in the oil sector [16][17] Currency and Economic Policy - Japan's recent economic stimulus of 135 billion could affect the yen carry trade, which has implications for global markets [10][12][14] - The dollar is approaching a six-month high, which may influence investor behavior and market trends [10]

Governor Martin, good morning. Good morning once again. Thanks for being here. Thanks for having me back.We've got to start with the labor market. Your reflections on what we saw yesterday. Does it lean one way or the other.Yeah, I mean, I think the implications of yesterday were obviously dovish. And if anyone was on the fence, I would hope that this would move them in the direction of cutting. I mean, you saw the unemployment rate edged up a bit.You know, you saw some other indicators like an increase in ...

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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins signaled that holding interest-rates steady would be “appropriate for now” as inflation is likely to stay elevated for some time https://t.co/8iXAQLDfwm ...

Lots of Fed speak today. All of it hits as September's mixed jobs report adds some new uncertainty over whether the Fed will move ahead with the December rate cut. Joining us right now is Richard Fiser.He is the former Dallas Fed president, also a CNBC contributor. And Richard, we have talked so much about will they or won't they um that it gets a little tiresome, but you see the action with the market yesterday and it makes you realize that you know the market is kind of hinging to some extent on what the ...

As Donald Trump comes down from his gilded billionaire studded dinner to fet the man his own CIA says ordered the murder and dismemberment of an American journalist. Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman appears to be having some difficulty relating to the people who elected him because of their concerns about, you know, being able to pay their bills. Take a look.>> We're also making incredible strides to make America affordable. Again, that's a new word that they're using, affordability. But they came up ...

We have reduced rates 50 basis points already through the the last couple of meetings. And so I think that we need to maintain a modestly a somewhat restrictive stance of policy um to make sure that we are continuing to bring inflation back down to our 2% objective. It's great that inflation expectations remain contained.Uh but that is a place that that I remain focused that we continue to bring inflation back down to target. And so right now to me uh monetary policy is barely restrictive if at all. And I t ...

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the US central bank needs to proceed with caution in considering additional interest-rate cuts with inflation still running a full percentage point above its target. https://t.co/9afPRpnDO5 ...