The $42 Secret That Can Change Everything
There's a number buried in U.S. law that hasn't changed since 1973.
$42.22 per ounce.
That's still the official value of America's gold reserves.
Today, gold trades thousands of dollars higher.
The United States holds over 260 million ounces of gold.
On paper, it's valued at roughly $11 billion.
At market prices, it's worth over $1 trillion.
It will move before most investors realize what's happening.
Those who positioned early benefited.
Those who waited for confirmation were forced to react.
Political Landscape
Trump Declares U.S.-Iran Deal 'Complete' After Months of Conflict
President Trump and Pakistan's Prime Minister announced Sunday that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement to end hostilities. The U.S. naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will end immediately, with a formal signing ceremony expected Friday in Switzerland.
Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized
The 84-year-old former Senate Majority Leader was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson. No details on the nature of the medical issue have been released.
Global Impact
Russian Strike Sets Fire to 1,000-Year-Old Ukrainian Monastery
Fire engulfed the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051, after a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital. President Zelenskyy called it 'one of Russia's most serious crimes against Christian culture.'
Trump Heads to G7 to Face European Allies at Odds Over Two Wars
President Trump departs for France tonight where he'll meet allies who sharply disagree with his approach to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. The summit comes hours after the Iran deal announcement.
Economic Pulse
Can Trump Accounts help close the wealth gap?
Trump Accounts come with free money for some children, but it may not be enough to significantly affect low-income families, some experts say.
New student loan plan comes with higher bills for many. Tax planning can help cut your payments
With a bit of strategy, federal student loan borrowers can lower their monthly bills on the U.S. Department of Education’s new repayment plan, coming July 1.
Quick Takes
American musician Oliver Tree, known for his alternative sound and viral internet presence, was killed at 32 when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning.
Kim Kardashian and daughter Chicago celebrated Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with Kim posting a shot of her man being cheered on by his team.
Heidi Montag broke her silence on husband Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral loss, writing 'I couldn't love my husband more and be more proud of him. What an inspiration, what a hero.'
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Worth Checking Out
Hollywood insiders are furious that this "Beverly Hills neck trick" leaked. It restores your "Triangle of Youth" by visibly lifting a sagging neck, drooping jaw, and "turkey neck" in just minutes from home. See it here before it gets taken down.
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