Good for Gold
Gold has been on an absolute heater lately. The dollar? Not so much. That’s the message from this week’s chart, shown above, which compares the cumulative return of gold to the U.S. dollar over the past year. As you can see, gold is up more than 90% over the...
What’s Up With the Dollar?
The U.S. dollar has been in the news a lot lately. Mainly because it’s been falling—a lot. Last year, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index, the benchmark index for the U.S. dollar, fell roughly 10%. This year, it’s already down another 2%. But should we really be...
Financial Focus – January 28th, 2026
This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald discuss how Medicare plans are evolving and why today’s coverage may not look the same a few years from now. They share why taking a long-term view of healthcare decisions can help avoid costly surprises later.
Bad Sentiment, No Problem
The U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index tracks consumers’ confidence in the economy, reflecting their financial outlook and spending intentions. David Nelson explains how the current data shows consumer confidence at historic lows but reminds us that the markets are focused on the future, not today.