Arcadia Economics, Released on 7/8/25 (Recorded on 7/7/25)

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With tension in the Middle East, as well as in the financial markets, there are probably few men on the planet who have more to say about these issues than Dr. Jim Willie, the Golden Jackass. Jim shares his insight into the latest dynamics between Iran, Israel, and the US, and he also gives his assessment of what the Fed might do in July, and what will happen to long-term US interest rates if the Fed does cut. So get your popcorn and buckle up for this latest update from Dr. Jim Willie!

Jim Willie is a statistical analyst in marketing research and retail forecasting. He holds a PhD in Statistics, and his career has stretched over 25 years. He aspires to thrive in the financial editor world, unencumbered by the limitations of economic credentials. Jim operates a free website called Golden Jackass.

Chris Marcus worked 2 years at bond rating agency Moody’s, has an MBA from Wharton, and also worked 7 years as an equity options trader for Susquehanna International Group on the American and New York Stock Exchanges, before leaving in 2012 to create Arcadia Economics. In addition to publishing Arcadia’s Monthly Market Snapshot, he also currently writes market commentary for gold and silver dealer Miles Franklin, Investing.com, and several others.

  Fed, gold, interest rates, iran, israel, middle-east, war