Articles by Rebecca Torres
US Gold Reserves Valued at $1.07 Trillion, Covering 2.7% of National Debt
The US gold reserve, valued at $1.07 trillion at spot prices, covers just 2.7% of the $39.59 trillion federal debt, sparking debate over revaluation.
Oil Benchmarks Near $95 as Futures Curve Signals Shipping Strain
Brent crude approached $95 and WTI hit $87 as the futures curve showed a steep premium for prompt delivery, reflecting imminent shipping bottlenecks in the Red Sea.
Mexican Peso Holds Near 17.42 as Carry Trade Appeal Faces Year-End Forecast
USD/MXN opens at 17.4211 as the peso's carry trade faces a year-end forecast of 17.90, with trade policy and rate differentials in focus.
Vivakor Shares Soar 65% on $289M Oil Supply Deals; Q1 Margin at 0.078%
Vivakor (VIVK) shares jumped 65% on news of $289 million in crude oil supply agreements and a Q1 gross margin of just 0.078%, highlighting the thin profitability of its trading operations.
Hecla Mining Lags Silver by 29%, Q1 Revenue at Risk
Hecla Mining (NYSE:HL) underperforms silver with a 29% price gap, pressuring its Q1 run rate. Shares fell 9.4% last week, while silver rose 4.8%.
Brent Crude Dips Below $90 as Fuel Margins Surge, Inflation Worries Mount
Brent crude eased to $88.28 after hitting a one-month high, but soaring fuel margins and $4 gasoline pose a greater inflation threat as global refinery runs drop.





