Fort Knox's undervalued bullion could help the nation with its debt if it is given a more up-to-date price tag, some say. Others think it could lead to a global monetary realignment.
Where one's gold sits is not just a matter of security, prestige, or practicality; it is a matter of trust and confidence, both of which seem to be in short supply as a result of Donald Trump's polici
With an average monthly fiscal deficit of $150bn, there are no good options for Donald Trump, who boasts of defaulting on debt in corporate life. Will he do the same with America's $36tn I-O-U pile?
A safe haven in turbulent times, there are deeper reasons why gold still shines, including a possible role in finding a dollar alternative, but drawing lessons from the past is increasingly difficult.
The Federal Reserve will deliver more interest rate hikes next year even as the economy slips towards a possible recession, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday, arguing that a higher cost would…
When Iraqi lawmakers voted to expelU.S.forces from the country earlier this month, the Trump administration’s response was swift and forceful: it refused to withdraw and, for good measure, threatened…
Disruption in the Hormuz can have major implications for global trade, but it also creates opportunities for smaller nations like Iran to become global political players
The Iraq war was viewed as disastrous in retrospect, while the Iran war was unpopular from the get-go. Al Majalla highlights the similarities and differences between the two.
Pipelines have a chequered history in the Middle East, but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led US Tom Barrack to conclude that a new route through Syria could solve some problems.