Lear Capital Blog

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  The Fed Hits Pause Again-But the Clock Is Ticking

  On June 18, the Federal Reserve decided, once again, to leave interest rates unchanged at a 23-year high of 4.25% – 4.5%. This marks the fourth straight meeting without a rate change, suggesting the central bank is still uncertain about the path forward. But what's catching headlines isn’t just what the Fed did, but what …

  By Kathrynn Ward on June 19, 2025
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  Jamie Dimon's Stark Warning: Why Now Could Be a Smart Time to Buy Gold and Silver

  JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is sounding the alarm-and this time, it’s not just about interest rates or inflation. In a series of public appearances this week, Dimon issued one of his most serious warnings yet: the U.S. economy could be approaching a turning point, and not for the better. At a recent Morgan Stanley …

  By Kathrynn Ward on June 12, 2025
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  Why Smart Money Is Ditching Paper Gold for the Real Thing

  As market volatility heats up in 2025, many investors are looking for ways to shield their wealth from inflation, political uncertainty, and the growing instability in global markets. Gold has always been a go-to hedge in times like these, but not all gold investments are created equal. In fact, a growing number of ultra-wealthy investors …

  By Kathrynn Ward on June 4, 2025
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  5 Reasons Smart Money Is Investing in Gold and Silver

  5 Reasons Smart Money Is Investing in Gold and Silver As economic and geopolitical uncertainty rises in 2025, some of the world's most experienced investors are quietly increasing their exposure to physical assets, specifically gold and silver. While headlines focus on stock rallies and rate cuts, the smart money is making moves that suggest a …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 29, 2025
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  America's Credit Downgrade: What It Means for Your Money and Why Gold May Be the Smart Play

  On May 16, 2025, Moody's Investors Service made a historic move by downgrading the U.S. government's credit rating from the highest possible rank of Aaa to Aa1. This may sound like a technical shift, but for millions of Americans, it's anything but trivial. The downgrade carries serious implications for the economy, for interest rates, and …

  By Kathrynn Ward on May 22, 2025