Has President Donald Trump just poured cold water on the gold and silver trade with his appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve?

Has President Donald Trump just poured cold water on the gold and silver trade with his appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve?

After months of market speculation, President Donald Trump finally announced Kevin Warsh as his nominee to serve as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Many market observers, concerned that Trump’s upcoming pick to lead the Federal Reserve may be too prone to the influence of the 47th president, see Warsh as a safer choice…

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Dollar rises as stocks weaken

Dollar rises as stocks weaken

The dollar index (DXY00) rose +0.24% on Wednesday. The dollar rose on Wednesday due to GBP/USD weakness after November consumer prices in the UK rose less than expected. Additionally, the yen’s weakness on Wednesday was positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. Additionally, Wednesday’s stock market crash boosted liquidity demand…

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