Lear Capital Blog
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Stagflation: The Looming Economic Threat and How Gold & Silver Can Help Shield Your Wealth
What Is Stagflation? Most investors are familiar with two basic economic climates: booms, where the economy grows, jobs are plentiful, and inflation might rise moderately, and recessions, where growth slows, unemployment rises, and inflation typically drops. But what happens when the economy stalls and inflation still keeps rising? That’s stagflation - a rare and deeply …
By Kathrynn Ward on May 8, 2025 -
The Case For Silver’s 2025 Surge: Why the Undervalued Metal May Be Poised for a Breakout
Silver may be one of the most overlooked assets in today's economic landscape, but that may be about to change. While gold continues to break records, a compelling case is building for silver to stage a breakout of its own. According to Jordan Roy-Byrne, founder of The Daily Gold and a respected technical analyst, silver …
By Kathrynn Ward on May 1, 2025 -
Rising Yields, Falling Confidence
If you've been watching the headlines lately, you may have noticed something unusual happening in the markets: bond yields are rising while stocks are falling. That's not the norm. In fact, it's a red flag. Traditionally, stocks and bonds have what's called an “inverse relationship.” When the stock market stumbles, investors typically rush to the …
By Kathrynn Ward on April 24, 2025 -
The Dollar is Losing Its Grip-And Gold is Stepping In
A Port in the Storm When confidence in traditional investments like stocks and bonds starts to falter, savvy investors often turn to alternatives that offer stability. For decades, the U.S. dollar served as a global safe haven. But today, we're seeing signs that its role is shifting-and gold is stepping in to fill the gap. …
By Kathrynn Ward on April 17, 2025 -
Gold Has Recently Hit All-Time Highs - But Experts Say the Real Rally Is Still Ahead
With gold recently reaching $3,167 per ounce, many investors are asking the same question: "Did I miss the boat?" It's a fair concern. When any asset hits record highs, some people instinctively wait on the sidelines, fearing they're too late to benefit. But when it comes to gold, some of the world's most respected financial …
By Kathrynn Ward on April 10, 2025