Author: Jordan

Close to 40 years ago, I moved from Canada to the U.S. after acquiring a controlling interest in U.S. Global Investors. I’ve built my entire life and career here, and in all that time, I’ve never stopped marveling at my adopted country. There’s something here you just can’t find anywhere else: the idea that an ordinary person can show up with a little energy and a lot of conviction and build something great. That idea has a name, and this month, we’re celebrating its 250th anniversary. Americans Are Gloomy, but the Fundamentals Tell Another Story Sadly, many Americans have strong…

In recent years, credit card issuers have been growing their offerings with new and revamped credit cards, expanded travel partners and added benefits. This competition for your business is great news if you’re in the market for a new credit card.Right now, we’re in the midst of an onslaught of massive limited-time credit card welcome bonuses. While award travel inflation is always a factor, many of these bonuses match or exceed all-time best deals for that card. That makes now an excellent time to consider applying for a new card.Here are the cards I’ve recommended to friends and family and…

DWS Appoints Head Alternatives Client Coverage in Asia-Pacific Asset manager DWS has appointed JB Park as Head of Alternatives Client Coverage for Asia-Pacific. JB Park joins DWS as a Managing Director based in Singapore, where he will oversee the delivery of the firm’s alternatives investment solutions to institutional and other clients across Asia-Pacific. He will lead a regional team spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan, covering real estate, infrastructure and private credit strategies, it says in a statenent. The appointment comes as global asset managers continue to target growing investor demand for private market investments, particularly in Asia.…

Jemma Slingo, Pensions and Investment Specialist at Fidelity International, shares a market report as markets enter H2 with near all-time highs. We’re officially in the second half of 2026, and – after months of political drama at home, conflict abroad, IPO excitement, and oil shocks – investors will be hoping for a breather this week. Economic updates are thin on the ground and earnings season won’t begin in earnest until next Monday. There is no better time, therefore, to reflect on the past six months – and what they tell us about the future. Cash in your chips? “Global stock…

North Wales entrepreneur Rhian Mostyn Jones explains why a frustrating banking experience prompted her to invest in physical gold. Demand for physical gold bars and coins reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the World Gold Council[i], as investors increasingly looked to diversify their wealth amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Among them is North Wales entrepreneur Rhian Mostyn Jones, who says a frustrating experience trying to access her own savings prompted her to rethink how she protects her finances. Rhian, a tour guide and businesswoman from Llanfairfechan, North Wales, also manages PR for her husband, well-known Welsh hill…

ToplineFIFA’s decision to suspend a red card against U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun has drawn criticism from the American team’s Round of 16 opponent, Belgium, and other soccer experts who questioned the fairness of the decision after reports said that President Donald Trump had spoken with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the matter.Folarin Balogun attends a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Belgium.FIFA via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Royal Belgian Football Association said it was “astonished” by the decision, noting FIFA’s disciplinary code states that a red card results in an…

Beijing has unveiled new measures to keep its tight grip on lithium prices, in a move that may give it an edge over the US in the key material vital for electric vehicle and energy storage.Following mining endeavours worldwide to secure supplies, Chinese authorities announced they would allow offshore industrial players to trade lithium carbonate onshore to cement its pricing power.Effective July 3, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, one of China’s major commodity bourses, began allowing miners, battery makers and traders outside China to trade lithium carbonate futures and options.Foreign investors were permitted to use US dollars as margin, but the…

Investors pulled $17 billion from U.S. equity funds last week, marking the second consecutive week of outflows, while Indian equities witnessed foreign outflows of $580 million, according to a report by Elara Capital.The report said U.S. equity funds witnessed a second straight week of outflows, a relatively rare occurrence last seen in January 2026 and February 2025. The latest redemptions follow $8 billion of outflows in the previous week and come just three weeks after U.S. equity funds attracted a record $120 billion in inflows.According to Elara Capital, the reversal indicates that the strong momentum behind U.S. equity allocations, fuelled…

Gold prices were at risk following successive sessions of gains after hitting a multi-month low. The metal remained in an overall downtrend since the beginning of the year as the US dollar and Treasury yields strengthened over the same period. Looking forward, gold could find some relief if inflation concerns recede and monetary policy expectations soften. In the United States, Treasury yields remained under some pressure following Thursday’s weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report, which led market participants to scale back interest rate hike expectations to just one increase this year. This week’s FOMC minutes could prove pivotal in shaping the near-term…

GB Bank has cut its 65% LTV buy-to-let rates by an additional 0.30% across its 2, 3 and 5-year fixed rate products, sharpening pricing for intermediaries working with landlord clients. The refreshed range gives brokers a choice of pricing and fee structures: 2-year fixed rates from 4.39% with a 5% fee, or 5.39% with a 3% fee 3-year fixed rates from 4.77% or 5.77% 5-year fixed rates from 5.53% or 6.13% Rates at 75% LTV remain unchanged. The cuts also apply to GB Bank’s bespoke proposition at 65% LTV, which is priced on a case-by-case basis for…