Purchasing power

• Gold tops $5,000, silver soars as 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally continues - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Gold rises after topping $5,000 for the first time in 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Gold tops $5,000 for the first time in 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Social Security Benefits Get a Historic COLA in 2026 Because of President Trump's Tariffs -- It May Not Be Enough for Retirees - Social Security benefits are likely to lose purchasing power next year despite a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).