Markets are already reacting to unconfirmed reports that US President Donald Trump has selected a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Gold prices have surged to approximately $4,190 per ounce as of late November 2025, marking a five-week high and positioning the precious metal for a fourth consecutive monthly gain.

The labor market has avoided a worst-case scenario with an improvement in November.

Palladium held near $1,420/oz, its highest level since mid‑November, supported by the launch of palladium futures trading in China and growing expectations of Fed easing in December.

Volatility should remain capped due to tight US volumes today.

GameStop shares rose nearly 4% in premarket trading ahead of its December 2 Q3 earnings, as traders ramped up options activity and analysts forecast $0.20 EPS on $987 million in revenue.

In a financial insurance system that has become inoperative, gold remains the only protection policy that does not destroy its own premium.

Until the Supreme Court decides whether Trump’s tariffs are constitutional, American businesses are stuck in limbo—and the best way out invites antitrust scrutiny.