Ryan Stancil,
Editor
Aug. 15, 2026
Since last week:
Market sentiment changed as economic news kept the specter of rate hikes away and caused gold prices to climb.
1. Interest Rate Limbo
Investors feared an interest rate hike, but that’s looking less likely now with the recent lackluster jobs data haunting the narrative. While some members of the Federal Reserve are touting the need for rate hikes, it seems like Chairman Warsh is content to stay the course for now, much to the benefit of gold and the relief of traders. In light of this, it pays to adjust your investing strategy to take advantage. Click here to learn how to do that.
2. Gold Rallies
Gold’s recovery continues. It’s been operating in the $4300-$4400/oz range all week where traders see it eyeing $4500 in the near term and $5000 in the longer term. Quality junior mining companies will be the biggest winners in that environment to the point where their share prices could rise many multiples. You want to get in before the rest of the market if you’re not in already. Click here to learn what names you should be buying.
3. Trump Meets Mining Leaders
The Trump administration is investing $3 billion into mineral projects to boost domestic supply chains for critical metals. He announced the initiative during a meeting attended by executives from some of the top mining companies in the nation, and the plan is for domestic companies to be able to supply metals that are critical to defense, tech, and other key sectors. The companies that can provide these minerals will see their fortunes skyrocket, and yours can too if you invest in them. Click here to learn about one company sitting on a resource of seven of these key metals.
4. Bitcoin’s Bottom
Bitcoin continues its downtrend, and with most traders paying attention to equities tied to tech and defense, some are wondering if the bottom is in. It could be close, but the market likely isn’t quite there just yet. If cryptocurrency is a sector you’re interested in, now might be the time to start paying closer attention. Learn more about Bitcoin’s recent trend and what things may look like in the near future by clicking here.
What to Look For
Watch for whether the recent trends will hold and whether other equities will begin gaining momentum.
Keep your eyes open,
Ryan Stancil
Editor, Bizarro World