Franklin Templeton Holdings Trust Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (ARCA: FGDL)

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The Shares are intended to offer investors an opportunity to participate in the responsibly sourced gold market through an investment in securities. Historically, the logistics of buying, storing and insuring gold have constituted a barrier to entry for some institutional and retail investors alike. The offering of the Shares is intended to overcome these barriers to entry. The logistics of storing and insuring gold are dealt with by the Custodian and the related expenses are built into the price of the Shares. Therefore, an investor does not have any additional tasks or costs over and above those associated with dealing in any other publicly traded security. The Shares are intended for investors who want a simple and cost-efficient means of gaining investment benefits similar to those of holding gold bullion and who seek access to responsibly sourced gold

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중국 인민은행은 금 보유량을 계속 늘리고 있다. 3월에 5톤의 금을 추가하여 5개월 연속으로 금을 매입했다.무슨 일 있었나: 일요일(20일) 인기 있는 자본 시장 뉴스레터인 코베이시 레터는 중국 인민은행이 5개월 연속 금을 매입해 3월에 5톤을 추가했으며, 총 금 보유량이 2,292톤을 기록했다고 엑스(X)에 게시했다.

중국 인민은행 금 보유량 2,292톤으로 급증···계속 매입 중

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금 가격 3,400달러 근접, 전문가들은 강세장 속 &#39;조정&#39; 예상

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A 36-year-old Reddit user resonated deeply with fellow millennials after <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Millennials/comments/1l9yxqc/im_36_live_paycheck_to_paycheck_have_no_savings/">posting</a> openly about their financial situation. They say they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/05/45710917/whats-driving-americans-to-live-paycheck-to-paycheck-one-person-says-its-like-being-thrown-into-adulthood-without-a-map">live paycheck to paycheck</a>, have over $100,000 in debt, no savings and, perhaps most surprisingly, don't feel panicked about it. &#8220;I should be freaking out, but I just don't have the energy anymore,&#8221; they wrote.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Exhausted, Not Defeated</h2>
They explained that the bulk of their debt came from a private university degree in archaeology and classics that cost $200,000. Although they&#8217;ve managed to pay a significant portion down, they still owe about $40,000. Add to that a $30,000 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45523239/graham-stephan-explains-why-auto-loans-are-the-biggest-scam-in-america-its-scary">auto loan</a> and a personal loan taken out to help cover bills when student loan payments were $1,000 a month pre-COVID. &#8220;I couldn't afford to pay them and my other bills. So I <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-get-a-personal-loan">got a personal loan</a>.&#8221;
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&#8220;Maybe it's the state of the world and not knowing what's going to happen in the next few months, let alone years,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;Or maybe I've just grown numb to my situation.&#8221;
The poster, who now works as a traveling contractor in a scientific field, said their current approach is simple: &#8220;I will either figure it out and make it work or I won't. But I can't bring myself to fret anymore.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;A few years ago I would have freaked out and sent myself into a panic attack,&#8221; the person wrote. &#8220;And now it's here and I honestly don't care.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Widespread Sentiment</h2>
In the replies, many reflected those feelings of burnout, resignation and financial paralysis. One commenter put it plainly: &#8220;I'm 39, just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44408726/got-laid-off-so-i-went-all-in-on-living-frugally-redditor-shares-how-they-saved-big-and-why-these-tips-may-be-more-important-than-ever">got laid off</a> from my job of 13 years and I'm about to lose my apartment due to rent increase. I feel ya OP.&#8221;
Multiple people shared stories of six-figure debts, stagnant wages, medical emergencies, and housing instability. A recurring theme was the feeling that no matter how hard they work, they&#8217;re falling behind.
&#8220;It seems like every time we&#8217;ve finally &#8216;leveled up&#8217; in jobs, raises, etc., there&#8217;s been a huge jump in costs along with it,&#8221; wrote one person. &#8220;We can never get our heads above the water.&#8221;
Another person shared that their household income fell from six figures to just $25,000 in two years. With over $100,000 in debt, they said they were forced to put their home up for sale.
Some shared that they've given up on the idea of retirement altogether. &#8220;I&#8217;ve resigned myself to working until I die,&#8221; one said.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Acceptance Or Apathy?</h2>
Though the post received plenty of support, a few commenters pushed back. &#8220;I understand the exhaustion, but I don&#8217;t think this is normal,&#8221; one person replied. Another warned, &#8220;You should not be perfectly okay with your situation. It's one thing to recognize and acknowledge your reality, but you need to use that clarity to inform your actions and decisions going forward.&#8221;
Even the poster admitted that while their mindset helps them cope, it&#8217;s probably not the healthiest: &#8220;People do have this exact thinking when it comes to their health. And it's definitely not healthy. And it's probably not healthy for me to think this way either. But I've done my freaking out for years and it's never done any good.&#8221;
Still, the overwhelming tone in the thread was solidarity, not judgment, and many said the post made them feel less alone.&nbsp;
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A Millennial Living Paycheck To Paycheck With $100K In Debt Says, 'I Should Be Freaking Out, But I Just Don't Have The Energy Anymore'

Elon Musk has drawn criticism for attributing the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker to the &#8220;far left,&#8221; a claim that was even refuted by his own AI chatbot, Grok.
What Happened: Musk faced a backlash on social media after he shared a user&#8217;s claim that the assassination of Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and other recent political attacks were committed by &#8220;the left.&#8221;
Contrary to Musk&#8217;s claim, preliminary evidence indicates that the alleged shooter, Vance Luther Boelter, was targeting individuals frequently characterized as &#8220;far left&#8221; by critics.
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A list of targets was reportedly found in his car, comprising top Minnesota Democrats and abortion providers and advocates.
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Musk&#8217;s post was met with widespread derision. Neera Tanden, a former senior aide in the Biden administration, echoed President Donald Trump&#8216;s sentiment that Musk had &#8220;just went CRAZY.&#8221;
Interestingly, Musk&#8217;s AI bot Grok, a product of his company xAI, contradicted his claim, stating, &#8220;The claim that &#8216;the left&#8217;&nbsp;is murderously violent isn&#8217;t backed&nbsp;by evidence. No&nbsp;side is inherently violent; generalizations&nbsp;oversimplify a complex issue.&#8221;
Social media users found amusement in Musk&#8217;s own AI debunking his statement. &#8220;Watching Grok&nbsp;debunk lies in real time&nbsp;is&nbsp;the only thing that keeps&nbsp;me on this app,&#8221; one user remarked.
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the influence and responsibility of high-profile figures like Musk in shaping public discourse. 
It also highlights the potential of AI technology, such as Grok, in fact-checking and combating misinformation in real time. 
The irony of Musk&#8217;s own AI refuting his claim has not been lost on observers, adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing debate about the role of AI in moderating online content.
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Elon Musk Criticized for Linking Minnesota Assassination to 'Far Left'

Billionaire Mark Cuban has been one of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/05/45532793/mark-cubans-favorite-social-media-platform-bluesky-makes-live-sports-important-part-of-ecosystem">the largest proponents </a>of social media platform Bluesky, which has grown its user base as an alternative to X. Cuban's criticism of Bluesky in recent weeks could be a major headwind for the platform.
What Happened: Similar<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/05/45472538/mark-cuban-bids-farewell-to-shark-tank-how-to-watch-finale-and-whats-next-for-hit-show"> to leaving "Shark Tank"</a> to focus on other aspects of his life, Cuban could be ready to move on from Bluesky to focus on a better social media platform.
Cuban said Bluesky has "grown ruder and more hateful" in a recent post, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/12/business/blueskys-lack-of-diversity-of-thought-driving-users-back-to-x-mark-cuban/">reported </a>by the New York Post.
"The lack of diversity of thought here is really hurting usage," Cuban <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lr4ncvgkg22q">said</a>, while sharing an opinion piece from The Washington Post that said Bluesky's decline comes from "never hearing from the other side."
Cuban said the recent activity on Bluesky likely has users going back to X, formerly known as Twitter.
"There used to be great give and take discussions on politics and news. Not so much any more." Doesn't have to be this way."
The billionaire <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3lr4pocpxck2q">said </a>that Bluesky has advanced moderation tools and people can block others rather than attacking them. Cuban said that his posts are now met with anger and criticism rather than discussion.
"Engagement went from great convos on many topics, to agree with me or you are a nazi fascist."
Adding insult to injury, several Bluesky users didn't like Cuban's criticism of the platform and told him to leave.
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Why It's Important: While Bluesky users may be pushing Cuban from the platform he once supported so strongly, X is ready to welcome Cuban back.
"Welcome home to the true global town square!" X CEO Linda Yaccarino <a href="https://x.com/lindayaX/status/1933168773512458439">said </a>while sharing Cuban's post criticizing Bluesky.
On X, Cuban has nine million followers. He has been posting more on the platform in recent days.
Cuban's last post on Bluesky was three days ago. On Bluesky, Cuban has 1.4 million followers and is the second-most followed person, trailing only Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (2 million).
The decentralized social media, which is an alternative to X, saw strong growth after X owner Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president in the 2024 election. The platform also saw strong growth after Trump won the election in November 2024.
The Bluesky user base tripled from 10 million to more than 30 million between November 2024 and May 2025, the report said, citing Pew Research Center data.
With one of the largest voices on Bluesky critical and saying people aren't allowed to share different opinions without getting attacked, users new and old may be scared away and find themselves back on X.
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) has agreed to pay $4.5 million to its customers following allegations of privacy law violations. The gaming retailer was accused of sharing personal customer information with Facebook without consent.
What Happened: GameStop Corp is gearing up to distribute millions to its customers to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused the company of violating&nbsp;the federal Video Privacy Protection&nbsp;Act (VPPA) by allegedly sharing sensitive customer data with Facebook.
The gaming retailer is specifically accused of implementing&nbsp;a Facebook tracking pixel on&nbsp;its website. This pixel allegedly sent customer&#8217;s personal information, including details of video game purchases, to Facebook without their knowledge or consent.
The settlement, which totals $4.5 million, applies to individuals&nbsp;who purchased a game from&nbsp;GameStop&#8217;s online store between August 18th, 2020, and April 17th, 2025. 
To qualify for the settlement, customers must have been Facebook members&nbsp;and maintained a public Facebook&nbsp;profile using their real name at the time of purchase.
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While the exact number of affected customers is not yet known, the settlement suggests that hundreds of thousands of customers may be eligible for compensation. Affected&nbsp;customers are set to receive&nbsp;up to $5 cash or&nbsp;a $10 voucher.
Despite agreeing to the settlement, GameStop has not admitted to any wrongdoing. The company has, however, committed to permanently removing&nbsp;the tracking pixel to prevent&nbsp;future unauthorized data sharing.
Why It Matters: This settlement highlights the increasing scrutiny on companies to ensure they adhere to privacy laws and respect customer data. 
As consumers become more aware of their digital rights, companies like GameStop are being held accountable for their data practices. 
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data sharing practices and ensure they are in line with legal requirements.
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has unveiled iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass interface at its Worldwide Developers Conference. The event also highlighted enhancements to CarPlay, the Vision Pro, and the iPad.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-06-15/wwdc-2025-biggest-releases-ipados-26-multitasking-visionos-26-and-new-carplay-mbxm63s2?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">latest</a> weekly "Power On&#8221; reported that the Liquid Glass interface, which unifies all of Apple&#8217;s operating systems for the first time, was the most discussed feature at the conference. However, other significant upgrades were also introduced, including to CarPlay and the iPad.
CarPlay for iOS 26 now includes the use of widgets, allowing users to view calendar appointments, weather updates, and stock tickers. Other enhancements include improved call notifications and texting capabilities, and the ability&nbsp;to AirPlay video from your&nbsp;phone to the car&#8217;s touch screen.
The iPad also saw significant changes, with Apple finally perfecting its approach to multitasking. Users can now easily move windows around,&nbsp;activate the Expose mode to&nbsp;view all active windows, and use&nbsp;the new toggles for window&nbsp;tiling.
Another highlight of the event was&nbsp;the new eye-scrolling feature on&nbsp;the Vision Pro headset, which allows users&nbsp;to scroll up and down&nbsp;webpages and apps by simply looking at them. The Vision Pro software also includes widgets that let users customize objects on the walls.
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Despite these advancements, Apple&#8217;s AI remains a challenge. The company aims to launch the postponed Siri AI upgrade in spring 2026.
Apple&#8217;s WWDC 2025 has brought significant advancements to its product line, with the Liquid Glass interface being a game-changer. This interface unifies all of Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;operating systems for the first&nbsp;time, creating a seamless user experience across devices.
The enhancements to CarPlay and the iPad are also noteworthy. The inclusion of widgets in CarPlay for iOS 26, along with improved call notifications and texting capabilities, will greatly enhance user convenience. The ability&nbsp;to AirPlay video from your&nbsp;phone to the car&#8217;s touch screen is another significant upgrade.
For the iPad, the perfected approach to multitasking will allow users to manage their tasks more efficiently. The&nbsp;new eye-scrolling feature on the&nbsp;Vision Pro headset is another innovative feature that will change the way users interact with webpages and apps.
However, the challenge of improving Apple&#8217;s AI remains. The postponed Siri AI upgrade is eagerly awaited and will be a key focus for the company in the coming year.
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Real estate mogul Grant Cardone has made his stance on consumer debt crystal clear. In a recent <a href="https://x.com/GrantCardone/status/1932580122852245951">post on X</a>, the real estate mogul and motivational speaker warned that debt doesn't just slow people down financially—it traps them.
&#8220;Consumer debt makes slaves!&#8221; Cardone wrote. He broke it down into five main consequences: &#8220;Can't invest, can't keep up, pay extra for everything, can't build net worth, never live stress free.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Personal Loans Keep Rising</h2>
Cardone's post reflects a growing concern in the U.S. as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45497552/americans-consumer-debt-hits-all-time-high-of-18-2-trillion-experts-say-some-borrowers-will-have-a-much-more-difficult-time-getting-credit-going-forward">consumer debt</a> keeps climbing. <a href="https://www.lendingtree.com/personal/personal-loans-statistics/">According to</a> LendingTree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREE#NASDAQ">TREE</a>), Americans owed a record $251 billion in personal loan debt as of the fourth quarter of 2024. That's a $6 billion jump from the year before.
And it's not just the total amount. TransUnion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRU#NYSE">TRU</a>) <a href="https://newsroom.transunion.com/q4-2024-ciir/">data</a> shows that the number of Americans with personal loans hit 24.5 million, up from 23.5 million a year earlier. While personal loan debt still makes up just 1.4% of all consumer debt, it accounts for 5% of non-mortgage debt. For comparison, credit card debt is much higher, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43888952/americans-owe-a-record-1-21-trillion-in-credit-card-debt-expert-warns-theres-no-end-in-sight">sitting at $1.211 trillion</a>, or 6.7% of total outstanding debt.
According to TransUnion, the average personal loan balance per borrower is $11,607. Nearly half of borrowers take out loans just to consolidate or refinance other debt. Another 10% use the money to pay everyday bills.
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As Cardone wrote, &#8220;You pay extra for everything&#8221; when you&#8217;re stuck in debt. High interest rates only make it worse. Borrowers with excellent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-a-good-credit-score">credit scores</a> &#8212; over 720 &#8212; can expect personal loan APRs around 17.71%. But for those with poor credit &#8212; below 560 &#8212; rates skyrocket to over 200%, according to LendingTree data.
Despite high costs, personal loan use is expected to grow. People turn to them as credit card debt rises. LendingTree notes that many borrowers aren&#8217;t necessarily in crisis—they might be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/home-equity-loan-for-remodeling">remodeling a home</a> or covering a big expense. Still, as Cardone puts it, for those already stretched thin, more borrowing can result in serious stress and financial strain.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42080723/cathie-wood-sounds-alarm-on-us-auto-loans-as-90-day-delinquency-rates-surpass-2009-levels">Delinquency rates</a> also tell a cautionary tale. TransUnion reported that as of Q4 2024, 3.57% of personal loan accounts were 60 or more days past due. That's an improvement from the year before but still higher than rates for mortgages &#8212; 1.29% &#8212; or credit cards &#8212; 2.56%.
Cardone's message is harsh but timely. With debt balances climbing and millions relying on personal loans to stay afloat, his warning resonates: consumer debt doesn't just drain your wallet—it can drain your peace of mind.
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Summer Fridays were once a common perk in corporate America, but are fading from the workplace thanks in large part to the rise of remote and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45908840/as-layoffs-mount-one-question-is-getting-louder-what-happens-to-skyscraper-offices-in-cities-like-boston-when-people-are-replaced-by-ai">hybrid work models.</a>
What To Know: The phrase, "Summer Fridays" traditionally refers to the benefit allowing employees to leave early or take Fridays off during the summer months and get a head start on the weekend.&nbsp;
However, as organizations have embraced flexible<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45905463/dont-design-policies-around-the-bottom-5-warns-stripe-president-says-top-remote-workers-are-coding-up-a-storm-in-an-idaho-cabin"> work arrangements</a>, the need for a dedicated "summer Friday" has diminished, and the perk has become increasingly rare.
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Before the pandemic, Summer Fridays were widely offered as a morale booster and a way to attract talent in a competitive job market. In 2019, over half of U.S. companies provided some form of summer benefit, according to Gartner HR.&nbsp;
Following the shift to remote and hybrid work, only about a third of workers reported having access to this perk by 2024. The reason is clear: with employees able to work from home, the rigidity of the traditional workweek has loosened. 
&#8220;Summer Fridays were once seen as a perk that allowed employees some flexibility during the summer months,&#8221; Jonathan Weindel, head of data analytics at Envoy, told EBN. 
&#8220;This has just lost a lot of relevance today. And there&#8217;s a lot more intentionality around what employees are doing when they&#8217;re actually in the workplace, primarily Tuesdays through Thursdays.&#8221;
However, as companies prioritize productivity and profitability the Summer Friday tradition is being replaced by broader, year-round flexibility.
The evolution of work culture means that, while Summer Fridays may be disappearing as a formal policy, the underlying desire for flexibility and work-life balance remains strong.&nbsp;
In the end, the spirit of Summer Fridays may live on, even as the tradition itself fades into the background.
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Summer Fridays Are Over—Blame It On Remote Work

During a recent episode of his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gwrvsz-4xg">podcast</a>, &#8220;Office Hours with Prof G,&#8221; marketing professor and investor Scott Galloway had a straightforward message: America needs to stop shaming the unremarkable. "99% of us are not in the top 1%," he said, calling out a higher education system that, in his view, has abandoned most people.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Galloway: It&#8217;s Time To Respect The Unremarkable</h2>
Responding to a listener who asked what advice he has for young people who aren't elite students or high achievers, Galloway explained that he sees himself in that category. "I was unremarkable growing up," he said. "Didn't do well academically, didn't test well. But back then, America loved the unremarkable."
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He criticized the current model of higher education, arguing that it prioritizes the wealthy and the exceptional. "Higher education in America is about helping the bottom 90%, not identifying tax breaks and programs to make the top 10% the top 1%," Galloway said.&nbsp;
"I feel like higher education is leading this downfall by deciding that we are there for the children of rich people or for the freakishly remarkable," he added.&nbsp;
To show how common the stigma still is, Galloway described how at social gatherings, people often lower their voices when mentioning that their child is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41256368/college-dropout-makes-750k-per-year-in-real-estate-he-doesnt-sell-houses-or-own-a-single-piece-of-pr">dropping out of college</a>. "We all speak in hush tones," he said, "like the family's done something wrong or Bobby's mentally ill." He argued that this attitude is unfair and outdated. "A lot of kids are just <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/06/45754862/peter-schiff-agrees-with-trump-that-college-isnt-worth-it-for-most-his-fix-scrap-the-minimum-wage-and-let-kids-learn-trades-on-the-job">not cut out for college</a>, especially a lot of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45570238/when-men-dont-have-money-theyre-just-less-attractive-says-professor-scott-galloway-as-men-without-college-degrees-now-earn-22-less">young men</a>."
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He believes the U.S. needs to expand apprenticeships and stop fetishizing college degrees. According to him, in Germany and the U.K., 11% of young professionals have ‘apprentice' in their LinkedIn title. In the U.S., it's 3%.
Galloway highlighted the benefits of vocational training, citing that even high school juniors taking auto shop classes are earning up to $70,000 without completing their senior year.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Critique Of The American Workplace And Youth Policy</h2>
On the topic of returning to office work, Galloway stood by his long-held belief that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45483359/jamie-dimon-says-dont-tell-jpmorgan-what-to-do-as-he-tells-remote-workers-you-cant-learn-working-fro">office is key</a> for younger professionals to find mentorship, community, and even relationships. "One in three relationships begins at work," he said.
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But he acknowledged that a blanket five-day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/01/42903361/amazon-workers-return-to-office-with-some-exceptions-reported">return-to-office policy</a> can hurt caregivers and parents. Galloway said companies should recognize the needs of employees with caregiving duties or those with health struggles, suggesting they offer remote work as a thoughtful and practical benefit. He added that flexibility might come with lower pay but called it a fair trade-off.
He also criticized policies that favor older, wealthier Americans. "The average 70-year-old is 72% wealthier than they were 40 years ago. The average person under 40 is 24% less wealthy," he said. That's "an incredible transfer of wealth from young to old."
For young people trying to figure out their path, Galloway offers a grounding message: "Living a good life at modest means—getting up, taking care of your family, being a good partner, being a good citizen—there's real honor in that."
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'99% Of Us Are Not In The Top 1%,' Says Scott Galloway, Believes Higher Education Has Given Up On Everyone But The Rich And The Exceptional

The strategic chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz — the maritime artery through which nearly 20% of global oil flows — is back on the radar of Wall Street research desks, as analysts asses the risk of a crude supply shock following Israel's latest strikes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/iran">on Iran's nuclear infrastructure.</a>
Squeezed between Iran and Oman, this thin strip of water narrows to just two shipping lanes of only 2 nautical miles each, leaving global oil flows dangerously exposed.
With the Israel-Iran standoff intensifying, the Strait of Hormuz is becoming a major worry for investors and the global economy. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Oil Spiking Above $100 Still A Tail Risk, But Rising In Probability</h3>
Following the 12% weekly jump in oil prices – as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) – Goldman Sachs has increased its near-term geopolitical risk premium. 
In a note shared Friday, commodity analyst Daan Struyven estimated that if Iranian oil infrastructure is damaged and 1.75 million barrels per day are knocked offline for six months, Brent could briefly spike above $90. 
A broader regional escalation that impacts the Strait of Hormuz, however, could push oil above $100 in what Goldman Sachs describes as a "tail risk but non-negligible" scenario.
&#8220;Almost a third of global seaborne oil trade moves through the Strait of Hormuz. While some portion of oil flows could be diverted to avoid the Strait, it still leaves roughly 14m b/d of oil supply at risk,&#8221; said ING commodity analyst Warren Patterson. 
"A significant disruption would be enough to push Brent to $120 per barrel," he added.
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Patterson also noted that global LNG markets would be squeezed, as Qatar — which supplies 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas — depends entirely on this chokepoint, with no viable alternate routes.
According to Kristian Kerr, head of macro strategy at LPL Financial, the market is closely watching how Iran might retaliate, particularly through its proxies. 
"The primary market concern lies with Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas," Kerr said. 
"We think that's unlikely for now, given Iran&#8217;s need to maintain oil sales to China."
Kerr added that $80 per barrel is an important psychological threshold. A break above that level could trigger broader volatility across equity and credit markets. 
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/tips-first-time-homebuyers">Owning a home</a> is often seen as a dream financial goal, offering stability and long-term wealth-building potential. However, many potential buyers overlook the costs, focusing mainly on the down payment and monthly mortgage. Most don't realize that numerous hidden expenses can quickly add up, potentially throwing off their financial plans.
While a home may seem like a great investment in the moment, the ongoing costs involved can be far more than what you initially bargained for.
A recent Bankrate Hidden Costs of Homeownership <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/home-equity/hidden-costs-of-homeownership-study/">Study</a> sheds light on these often-overlooked costs. Beyond the mortgage, homeowners face maintenance, property taxes, HOA fees, utilities, and insurance, all of which can take a significant toll on their finances.
The study found that maintenance alone can cost homeowners about 1% of the home's value annually, meaning an average $300,000 home could require around $3,000 a year just for upkeep. Property taxes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/reit/19/08/14321132/are-hoa-fees-negotiable">and HOA fees</a> are also key contributors, with the potential to increase over time. Unexpected repairs, like HVAC or roof issues, can further strain finances.
These unanticipated expenses often surprise new homeowners, who may not be prepared for the financial reality of owning a home.
Utilities and energy costs often surprise homeowners as well. These expenses, along with homeowners' insurance (and flood insurance in some cases), add to ongoing costs that must be planned for. The Bankrate study highlights how these hidden costs can <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/the-power-of-compound-interest">compound over time</a>, especially as homes age and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-are-property-taxes-a-comprehensive-guide">property taxes rise</a>.
Even routine costs like water and electricity, which might seem small at first, can grow significantly over the years. On top of these, homeowners may face fluctuating costs depending on seasonal changes, like higher heating or cooling bills. As homes age, they may require more frequent maintenance or upgrades, further driving up expenses.
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President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran. He has stated that any attack on US forces or land would be met with an unprecedented military response.
What Happened: On Sunday Trump clarified that the US had no involvement in Israel&#8217;s recent attack on Iran, amidst ongoing aerial assaults between the two Middle Eastern nations.
Trump&#8217;s message was <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114685507052179501">posted</a> on Truth Social, where he stated, &#8220;If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.&#8221; He also expressed hope for a peaceful resolution between Iran and Israel.
&#8220;We can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!,&#8221; he said. 
Meanwhile, Iran retaliated against Israel&#8217;s Operation &#8220;Rising Lion,&#8221; resulting in at least 10 deaths and over 200 injuries. Iran&#8217;s&nbsp;Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi&nbsp;called for the US to&nbsp;condemn Israel&#8217;s attacks on its nuclear facilities, stating that Iran was merely defending itself.
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Trump&#8217;s administration had been in talks with Iranian officials before the discussions began to deteriorate in early June. 
A sixth round of meetings was scheduled for Sunday in Oman, but was disrupted by Israel&#8217;s attack. European officials have offered to open talks with Iran&#8217;s nuclear program in an attempt to deescalate the situation.
Why It Matters: This development comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East are escalating. The US, under Trump&#8217;s administration, has been trying to mediate between Iran and Israel, but the recent attack by Israel on Iran has complicated matters. 
The warning issued by Trump is indicative of the US&#8217;s stance on the issue and its commitment to protect its forces and land. 
This could potentially lead to a shift in the dynamics of the Middle East, affecting not only the countries involved but also the global political landscape.
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Trump Threatens Iran With Unprecedented US Military Action In Case Of Attack: 'If We Are Attacked In Any Way, US Armed Forces Will Come Down On You At Levels Never Seen Before'

Among the top mid-cap stocks that gained last week, most were energy stocks, driven by a spike in oil prices fueled by the Middle East conflict.
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<li>Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>) stock increased 25.63% last week.</li>
<li>Quantum Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>) stock climbed 21.75% last week after Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO Jensen Huang <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45889749">commented that quantum computers</a> will soon solve real-world problems beyond classical computing, boosting interest in quantum-linked stocks.</li>
<li>Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) stock gained 20.29% last week due to rising oil prices amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.</li>
<li>MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) stock rose 18.87% last week after reports that the Trump administration <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/45846703">plans to invoke Cold War-era</a> powers to accelerate rare earth projects.</li>
<li>Sasol Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) stock increased 18.48% last week.</li>
<li>Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAR#NYSE">DAR</a>) gained rose 17.11% last week.</li>
<li>Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>) stock increased 16.77% last week following energy sector momentum driven by surging oil prices and Middle East instability.</li>
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<li>CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVI#NYSE">CVI</a>) stock gained 14.83% last week after the strength of the oil market lifted energy shares broadly.</li>
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Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O&#8217;Leary, also known as &#8220;Mr. Wonderful&#8221; on &#8220;Shark Tank,&#8221; recently opened up about the cost of building wealth while raising a family.&nbsp;
In a <a href="https://x.com/kevinolearytv/status/1932423755315511796">post on X</a>, O'Leary admitted that while he was constantly working during his children's younger years, he believes his role as a provider was equally important.
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&#8220;I worked nonstop while my kids were growing up. My wife did the heavy lifting at home,&#8221; he wrote. &#8220;But I was a provider, and that matters.&#8221;
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In the video, he expanded on this, saying, &#8220;It's always a really tough decision &#8230; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/11/41781866/kevin-oleary-claims-you-have-to-work-25-hours-a-day-for-him-business-is-simple-you-either-make-money">you&#8217;re often not there</a> for your kids while they&#8217;re growing up, because during those formative years, you&#8217;re just working. That was my case. So my wife did a great job in raising my kids, but I was a great provider.&#8221;
O&#8217;Leary emphasized that financial contribution plays a major role in family stability. &#8220;That's key too. I mean, part of the whole financial issue of marriage is you got to provide, you have to take care of your family. That&#8217;s mandate number one.&#8221;
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He also made it known what he believes is the biggest threat to a marriage. &#8220;If you have financial stress in a marriage, you&#8217;re going to get divorced. It&#8217;s the No. 1 reason people get divorced, not infidelity. It&#8217;s financial stress.&#8221;
When rating himself, O'Leary said, &#8220;I would say when my kids were young, I was probably a six out of 10, but as a provider, I&#8217;m taking 10 out of 10 for that.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Solving Problems, Not Chasing Money</h2>
In a separate YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI2F2qu_k88">video</a> from last year, O&#8217;Leary shared his philosophy on building wealth. According to him, the fastest way to make a million dollars is to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45861901/the-fastest-way-to-make-a-million-dollars-is-to-make-the-first-10000-says-kevin-oleary-and-it-starts-with-solving-just-1-problem">earn your first $10,000</a>. After that, things become more scalable.
But O'Leary says it's not just about money. &#8220;People get wealthy not by pursuing money out of greed, but by pursuing a passion around a problem-solving exercise. That&#8217;s what business is all about.&#8221;
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He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on real needs. &#8220;Think about that. Try and find something that&#8217;s a pain point that you know everybody has and then provide the product or service that solves for that.&#8221;
He says the model works at every scale: &#8220;That&#8217;s how you make a million. That&#8217;s how you make 5 million. That&#8217;s how you make 100 million. That&#8217;s how you make a billion.&#8221;
O'Leary also pointed out that social media is a powerful tool for building a business today, even if the work remains hard.
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Nine of Iran&#8217;s leading nuclear scientists have been killed in a pre-emptive Israeli airstrike. This incident adds to the series of successful operations by Israel aimed at Iran&#8217;s nuclear experts.
What Happened: Israel launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran, effectively eliminating&nbsp;some of the Islamic Republic's&nbsp;top military and scientific leaders. 
Israel justified its actions by citing Iran&#8217;s&nbsp;rapidly advancing nuclear program and&nbsp;the slow pace of negotiations&nbsp;between Tehran and the US.
Since 2010, Israel&#8217;s intelligence agency, the Mossad, has been associated with the targeted&nbsp;killings of at least four&nbsp;other Iranian scientists. 
The most&nbsp;high-profile of these&nbsp;was the 2020 assassination of&nbsp;Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a physics professor viewed&nbsp;by Israel and Western officials&nbsp;as the mastermind behind Iran's nuclear weapons program.
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The recent strikes reportedly claimed the lives of&nbsp;at least nine top Iranian&nbsp;nuclear scientists, including&nbsp;Fereidoun Abbasi, a former head&nbsp;of the Atomic Energy Organization&nbsp;of Iran, and&nbsp;Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, head of&nbsp;Iran's Islamic Azad University in&nbsp;Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday that his goal was to neutralize&nbsp;any Iranian threat to Israel.&nbsp;Following the strikes, Iran&#8217;s top diplomat declared the scheduled talks with the US about Iran's nuclear program &#8220;meaningless&#8221;.
Why It Matters: The recent Israeli airstrikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The targeted elimination of Iran&#8217;s top nuclear scientists could significantly hamper Iran&#8217;s nuclear program. 
This development could also further strain the already tense relations between the two nations and potentially derail the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US. 
The international community will be closely monitoring the fallout from these strikes and its impact on regional stability.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 9 Iranian Scientists, Continuing Mossad's Decade-Long Targeting of Nuclear Program

Following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/06/45911791/boeing-dreamliner-carrying-over-200-passengers-crashes-shortly-after-takeoff-near-indias-ahmedabad-b">Thursday's fatal plane crash</a> in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, when a Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) 787 Dreamliner aircraft, operated by Air India with 242 passengers onboard, crashed moments after takeoff, the aircraft manufacturer's troubled past has once again come to the surface.
Multiple Incidents, Three Whistleblowers And Prosecution Avoided
Serious questions about the company's safety and quality practices have been raised in the past following incidents with the 787 Dreamliner's Lithium-ion batteries, as well as three separate whistleblowers coming out to express serious concerns about the aircraft's manufacturing.
Amid the challenges, the company recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/05/45481977/boeing-may-reportedly-once-again-dodge-prosecution-over-737-max-crashes-victims-families-slam-dojs-potential-agreement-as-backroom-deal-dressed-up-as-a-legal-proceeding"> avoided prosecution </a>by agreeing to pay over $1.1 billion in a deal over two fatal air crashes in 2018 and 2019 that led to the deaths of over 346 people. The decision has angered the victims' families.&nbsp;
The non-prosecution agreement involves the aircraft company investing $455 million in compliance and safety programs, as well as compensating the victims' families with over $444.5 million.
The trial was originally set to begin on June 23, but Boeing struck a deal that involved pleading guilty to misleading the FAA. The company had previously also avoided prosecution in 2021 when it was deferred after Boeing paid over $2.5 billion.
Jeju Air disaster, Faulty Bathroom Latches
In two separate incidents, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by South Korea's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42716905/boeing-in-spotlight-after-fatal-737-800-crash-in-south-korea-stock-declined-28-amid-deepening-2024-challenges">Jeju Air crashed</a>. The crash led to over 179 lives lost from the 181 passengers onboard the aircraft, while the Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36523143/im-going-to-die-passengers-experience-15-minute-nightmare-during-alaska-airs-harrowing-emergency">Flight 1282 </a>experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure, forcing an emergency landing, as well as resulting in over 65 737 MAX 9 aircraft being grounded.
However, the woes didn't stop there as the FAA also proposed an airworthiness report after a passenger was stuck in a lavatory of a Boeing aircraft mid-flight due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44811150/faulty-bathroom-latches-could-cost-boeing-34-million-following-faa-directive">a faulty bathroom latch</a>. The repairs could reportedly cost Boeing $3.4 million and affect thousands of aircraft in its fleet.
Despite such issues, the FAA has recently allowed Boeing to continue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/travel/25/05/45692905/faa-extends-program-allowing-boeing-to-conduct-inspections-on-agencys-behalf">inspections and approve repairs</a> on the agency's behalf.
Space ambitions proving difficult to realize
In addition to being a key figure in the aircraft manufacturing sector, Boeing is also a major player in the space exploration industry. The company's flagship rocket, the Starliner, was touted to be Boeing's answer to Elon Musk's SpaceX. However, fast forward to today, the Starliner has had its share of issues.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/space/25/06/45827130/nasa-delays-boeing-starliner-flight-to-2026-amid-ongoing-technical-challenges">failed test in 2024</a> left two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station for over 9 months and the vehicle is yet to be certified for human transport. Besides this, the company's progress in its development is slower than anticipated, much to the dismay of<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/06/45855902/why-jeff-bezos-might-emerge-as-the-biggest-winner-in-the-trump-musk-feud"> NASA and Pentagon officials</a>.
Aftermath Of The fatal Ahmedabad crash
Following the disaster, Boeing CEO Kelly Otberg said that "a Boeing team stands ready to support the investigation led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau."
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The Indian authorities are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45919464/boeing-faces-fresh-turmoil-as-india-mulls-787-8-grounding-after-fatal-crash-ceo-kelly-cancels-pa">mulling grounding </a>the 787 Dreamliner in the country and conducting a safety review. Air India owns 32 aircraft in the country. Boeing stock has fallen over 7% since the crash.
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A tech employee recently discovered a jaw-dropping pay gap between them and a colleague with the same title and similar experience. While they earn $60,000 a year, their coworker, &#8220;John,&#8221; makes $115,000. The two work at a large tech company, and the disparity sparked a flood of advice and opinion on <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Salary/comments/1l6vjfc/discovered_a_huge_pay_gap_what_now/">Reddit</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Merger, A Staffing Agency And Two Very Different Paychecks</h2>
The original poster explained that they lead two teams—including one that the poster built from scratch—while John is just a member of one. They have been at the company for two years; John has been there for three. The key difference is that John came from a startup that was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45602719/openais-acquisition-of-jony-ives-startup-poses-threat-to-apples-dominance">acquired by the tech giant</a>, keeping his original salary intact. The poster, on the other hand, was hired post-merger through a staffing agency.
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&#8220;He was hired as part of a startup that was bought by this tech company,&#8221; OP wrote. &#8220;As such, his higher pay carried over after the merge. I was hired after the merge through a staffing agency.&#8221;
OP later updated the post to add: &#8220;I found out today that the company is trying very hard to find a reason to get rid of John, which is at least partially because he makes so much. Maybe our pay difference was for the best lol!&#8221;
This revelation added a surprising twist to the situation. While OP may be underpaid, John&#8217;s inflated salary appears to have made him a target. Many companies are always looking for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/06/45748544/walmart-leverages-automation-and-ai-to-cut-costs-and-grow-paving-the-way-for-other-retailers-report">ways to cut costs</a>. If they think someone is overpaid and replaceable, some start building a case to get rid of them.
What started as a frustrating realization for OP might ultimately end in job loss for John. The title of &#8220;highest-paid peer&#8221; can sometimes come with a bullseye.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Get An Offer, Be Ready To Leave</h2>
Commenters were quick to point out a harsh truth: negotiating power is everything.
&#8220;Apply to another job and get an offer. Use that offer to negotiate higher pay at your current job. Then—maybe—take the new job, it might be time to move in a new direction,&#8221; one commenter advised. Another added, &#8220;There is no maybe. Take the new job.&#8221;
Many echoed the same idea: internal raises tend to be small, and significant jumps usually <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/06/45793441/vincent-chan-reveals-the-top-financial-mistake-people-make-64-of-job-hoppers-say-switching-jobs-actually-leveled-up-their-career-faster">come by switching employers</a>.
Others cautioned that bringing up John&#8217;s name directly in negotiations would be a mistake. &#8220;Try to negotiate a raise and don&#8217;t bring John up in any way, shape or form,&#8221; someone warned. &#8220;You now know how high the ceiling is and they don&#8217;t know that you know. Use that to your advantage.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Than Merit</h2>
Many highlighted how hiring timing and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45851993/mr-wonderful-kevin-oleary-says-he-was-once-told-by-a-ceo-to-shut-up-and-that-leveled-up-his-negotiation-skills-fellow-shark-mark-cuban-also-fle">negotiation skills</a> play a bigger role than job performance. John kept a premium salary due to his previous startup role, while OP started at the lower end because of agency involvement and timing.
&#8220;60k in tech is low, and that has nothing to do with the &#8216;pay gap,&#8217; it&#8217;s just low, period,&#8221; one compensation expert wrote. &#8220;You should be looking and interviewing, and the same would be true if you didn&#8217;t have a better-paid colleague.&#8221;
Some speculated that John's days may be numbered. &#8220;If they had someone that they thought was capable of doing John&#8217;s job for $60k, they would fire John today and hire that person,&#8221; a person foreshadowed what could happen before the post was updated.
The overwhelming consensus is not to count on your company to fix pay discrepancies. Use market research, get external offers, and be willing to leave.
&#8220;You&#8217;re only as valuable as someone is willing to pay you,&#8221; one person summarized.
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Same Role, Same Experience—One Tech Worker Found Out Colleague Made Nearly Double The Money. It Could End Up Badly For One Of Them

Several customers&#8217; critical information has been compromised, leading to data breach alerts issued by&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>),&nbsp;Bank of America&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and&nbsp;TD Bank&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TD#NYSE">TD</a>).
What Happened: According to <a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/data-breach-report-2025/download">filings</a> with the Massachusetts state government, the banks disclosed data breaches that have put customers&#8217;&nbsp;accounts and personal information at&nbsp;risk. 
Chase revealed that&nbsp;at least four customers in&nbsp;the state were affected by multiple breaches.
Chase employees, in two incidents, improperly accessed customers&#8217;&nbsp;credit and debit card information, which led to fraudulent transactions. The bank responded by closing the affected cards, issuing replacements, and reimbursing the customers.
Similarly, The Bank of America <a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/2025-961-bank-of-america/download">reported</a> that documentation related to at least one customer&#8217;s&nbsp;savings bonds was lost in&nbsp;transit on February 14th. Despite attempts to recover the documentation, the North Carolina-based lender has been unsuccessful.
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TD Bank <a href="https://www.mass.gov/doc/2025-966-td-bank/download">disclosed</a> that&nbsp;a former employee improperly accessed&nbsp;a customer&#8217;s personal information between December 2024 and January 2025. 
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Why It Matters: This series of data breaches underscores the ongoing challenges that banks face in protecting customer information. 
Despite stringent security measures, the incidents highlight potential vulnerabilities in the banking sector&#8217;s information security systems. 
The breaches also raise questions about the effectiveness of current protocols in preventing unauthorized access by employees and the need for enhanced measures to ensure the safe transit of sensitive customer documentation.
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The weekend was a whirlwind of events in the business world. From a tragic plane crash to concerns about the International Space Station, the news was filled with significant developments. Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories:
Boeing&#8217;s Tragedy Strikes Again Tragedy struck when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, crashed in Ahmedabad, claiming 241 lives. The incident has once again brought safety and quality control issues of Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) into the spotlight. This comes after Elon Musk&#8217;s previous comments about Boeing having &#8220;too many non-technical managers.&#8221;
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Musk&#8217;s Alarm Over ISS SpaceX CEO Elon Musk expressed his concerns about the safety of the International Space Station (ISS). Musk stated that some of the ISS&#8217;s components are getting &#8220;too old&#8221; and pose an increasing amount of risk. Despite SpaceX&#8217;s significant earnings from ISS missions, Musk suggested it should be de-orbited &#8216;within 2 years&#8217;.
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Trump&#8217;s Auto Tariffs President Donald Trump hinted at a possible hike in auto tariffs to boost domestic production. &#8220;The higher you go, the more likely it is they build a plant here," Trump said during a press event at the White House.
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Airbus&#8217; 2025 Delivery Goals Despite supply chain issues causing delays, Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSF#OTC">EADSF</a>) CEO Christian Scherer expressed confidence in reaching the company&#8217;s 2025 delivery target. Airbus is aiming for 820 aircraft deliveries in 2025.
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Trump-Musk Reconciliation? President Trump hinted at a possible reconciliation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk after their public falling out earlier this month. &#8220;I guess I could, but we have to straighten out the country,&#8221; Trump said on a podcast with the New York Post.
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Billionaire investor&nbsp;Ray Dalio&nbsp;has shed light on his perspective on meme stock trading. Dalio emphasized the importance of market pricing, a factor he believes is often overlooked by investors. 
What Happened: In a post on X, Dalio observed that investors tend to get swept up in the latest meme stock trend, which he warns is likely to lose its appeal over time. 
Instead of focusing on the performance of a company, investors often neglect the importance of market pricing, leading to potential market errors.
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&mdash; Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) <a href="https://twitter.com/RayDalio/status/1932889555553956216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Most&nbsp;investors typically don't take into&nbsp;consideration market pricing&#8230;&nbsp;they don't pay enough attention&nbsp;to its pricing, even though&nbsp;its pricing (whether it is&nbsp;cheap or expensive) is the&nbsp;most important thing,&#8221; Dalio explained.
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This advice from Dalio comes following his recent cautionary statements about the US economy. He has been urging the government to slash its budget deficit from 7% to 3% of GDP, proposing a three-pronged strategy involving tax revenue, spending cuts, and interest rates.
&#8220;At this time, it is typical for almost everyone to be looking to make money by buying assets that they believe will go up (rather betting on them going down), and they quite often use leverage,&#8221; he further added in the post. 
Why It Matters: Dalio&#8217;s insights on meme stock trading and the importance of market pricing come at a time when meme stocks have been making headlines. 
His advice serves as a reminder to investors to not lose sight of fundamental investment principles amidst the hype of trending stocks. 
His recent warnings about the US economy also underscore the need for fiscal responsibility and sound economic strategies.
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Ray Dalio Shares His Meme Stock Trading Strategy: 'Most Investors Don't Take Into Consideration Market Pricing, They Don't Pay Enough Attention To Its Pricing'

Angel investor Naval Ravikant says Elon Musk quit talking to Bill Gates because "money is just a tool" for the Tesla chief, and anyone betting against his mission to decarbonize transport violates his code.
What Happened: In a conversation with cartoonist Scott Adams back in November 2024, Ravikant recounted a 2022 exchange in which Musk confronted Gates over a reported major short position in Tesla stock.
When Gates defended the wager as sound financial advice, Musk replied, &#8220;What do you care about making money? … I thought you were into electric cars,&#8221; then walked away &#8220;in disgust,&#8221; Ravikant said.
&#8220;Elon's a purist. He means what he says,&#8221; he added. &#8220;The money is a tool for him to get what he's trying to do.&#8221; According to a Business Insider <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-turned-down-bill-gates-philanthropy-over-tesla-short-2022-4">report</a>, leaked texts later confirmed Musk rejected a climate-philanthropy meeting with Gates for the same reason. Musk called the short &#8220;categorically insane&#8221; and predicted Gates would be "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44434228/elon-musk-said-bill-gates-would-be-obliterated-for-shorting-tesla-but-short-sellers-just-made-16-2-billion-in-3-months-betting-against-him">obliterated</a>" once Tesla's self-driving cars and Optimus robots scale.
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Ravikant argued the incident shows Musk's ambitions stretch far beyond quarterly earnings. &#8220;He wants to get humanity to the stars … I think he means to get there within a defined window of time,&#8221; he said, insisting the goal is concrete, not aspirational. Ravikant contrasted Musk with executives who trumpet bold visions they never plan to fulfill. &#8220;You kind of know they don't really mean it,&#8221; he said. &#8220;Elon, I take at face value.&#8221;
&#8220;Elon doesn't want to go down as the electric-car guy. He wants to be the man who got humanity to the stars… and he'll do whatever it takes,&#8221; remarked Ravikant.
Why It Matters: Bill Gates says Elon Musk has "been nice to me at times, and mean to me at times,&#8221; a description that fits their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45484920/more-than-a-feud-elon-musk-bill-gates-spat-sheds-light-on-competing-views-of-efficiency">decade-long feud</a>. Gates still praises Musk's engineering triumphs, saying Tesla "forced the car industry to do great EVs&#8221; and SpaceX redefined rocketry, yet he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43880898/im-in-awe-bill-gates-says-elon-musk-is-brilliant-rich-and-influential-but-admits-hes-been-mean-to-me-at-times">remains baffled</a> by Silicon Valley billionaires' recent tilt toward President Donald Trump. The Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) co-founder says he is willing to work with Musk, but whether Musk sets aside past barbs is an open question.
More recently, Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45800612/trump-says-musk-has-trump-derangement-syndrome-as-battle-over-bill-heats-up-had-a-great-relationship-dont-know-if-we-will-anymore">sparred publicly</a> with Trump, blasting his "big, beautiful bill" as a letdown for the DOGE team and accusing the administration of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45828121/elon-musks-bombshell-about-donald-trump-in-epstein-docs-heres-the-truth-behind-the-claim">withholding</a> Jeffrey Epstein–related documents. Trump, in turn, threatened to terminate federal contracts and subsidies awarded to Musk&#8217;s companies. The feud appears to have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45897986/trump-hints-at-possible-reconciliation-with-elon-musk-but-admits-feeling-disappointed-i-have-no-hard-feelings">cooled off</a> this week.
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중국 인민은행은 금 보유량을 계속 늘리고 있다. 3월에 5톤의 금을 추가하여 5개월 연속으로 금을 매입했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 일요일(20일) 인기 있는 자본 시장 뉴스레터인 코베이시 레터는 중국 인민은행이 5개월 연속 금을 매입해 3월에 5톤을 추가했으며, 총 금 보유량이 2,292톤을 기록했다고 엑스(X)에 게시했다.
골드만삭스 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)에 따르면 2월에 공식적으로 보고된 것보다 10배가 넘는 "무려" 50톤의 금을 매입하면서, 금은 현재 중국 공식 준비자산의 6.5%를 차지하고 있다고 덧붙였다.
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BREAKING: China's central bank increased its gold holdings by 5 tonnes in March, posting their 5th consecutive monthly purchase.
This brings total China's gold reserves to a record 2,292 tonnes.
Chinese gold holdings now reflect 6.5% of its total official reserve assets.… <a href="https://t.co/LuwiBvnirn">pic.twitter.com/LuwiBvnirn</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1913996067298779581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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게시물에 따르면 중국은 런던 장외시장(OTC)에서 공식적으로 보고된 수치를 크게 상회하는 금을 매입하는 등 빠른 속도로 금을 축적하고 있다.
왜 중요한가: 중앙은행들의 수요 증가로 최근 몇 주 동안 금값이 사상 최고치를 기록했으며, 뱅크오브아메리카 애널리스트들은 <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44569258/gold-market-rallies-amid-inflation-concerns-and-trade-uncertainty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">무역전쟁 불확실성</a>과 미국 달러 약세를 이유로 금에 대한 목표치를 계속 상향 조정하고 있다.
글로벌 시장 혼란 속에서 투자자들이 안전자산을 추구하면서 글로벌 금 <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ETF</a>는 2025년 1분기에 <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/04/44759336/gold-soars-beyond-3200-as-etfs-achieve-record-inflows-in-q1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">210억 달러를 추가</a>해 2020년 코로나19 팬데믹 이후 두 번째로 높은 분기별 유입액을 기록하는 등 금 가격도 ETF 유입 증가로 모멘텀을 얻고 있다.
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>+$60.70 (+24.73%)</td>
<td>$210.71 &#8211; $309.31</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>+$12.44 (+24.79%)</td>
<td>$43.06 &#8211; $63.32</td>
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<td>VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>)</td>
<td>+$15.58 (+44.09%)</td>
<td>$32.20 &#8211; $52.81</td>
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<td>VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDXJ#NYSE">GDXJ</a>)</td>
<td>+$19.29 (+43.03%)</td>
<td>$39.88 &#8211; $66.17</td>
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<td>+$8.97 (+25.27%)</td>
<td>$30.55 &#8211; $45.00</td>
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주식, 국채, 달러 등 미국 자산이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44756751/full-spectrum-collapse-top-bank-rings-alarm-over-simultaneous-fall-of-us-assets">일제히 하락</a>하는 &#8216;동시다발적 붕괴&#8217; 상황에서 금은 전 세계 투자자들에게 몇 안 남은 피난처 중 하나다.
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금 가격은 글로벌 시장의 불확실성 속에서 최고치를 경신하고 있지만, 일부 전문가들은 이러한 금 강세 속에서 심각한 조정이 다가올 수 있다고 지적했다.
무슨 일 있었나: 금 현물 미국 달러가 온스당 3,357.81달러로 최고치를 경신하고 3,300달러 위에서 거래되고 있지만, 전문가들은 이러한 상승세에 대해 경고하기 시작했다.
NorthstarBadcharts.com의 공동 설립자인 패트릭 카림에 따르면, 금은 강세장 내에서도 조정을 겪는다.
그가 공유한 데이터에 따르면 금 가격은 1974년 12월부터 1976년 8월까지 48%, 2008년 3월부터 2008년 10월까지 33%, 2020년 8월부터 2022년 9월까지 22% 이상 조정된 것으로 나타났다.
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I know, gold bulls don&#39;t want to read this right now&#8230;
But even during bull markets, gold had these corrections:
Dec 1974 to Aug 1976, drop over 48%. Mar 2008 to Oct 2008, drop over 33%. Aug 2020 to Sep 2022, drop over 22%.
Same setup now with price historically stretched. <a href="https://t.co/FgRd6uJh6D">pic.twitter.com/FgRd6uJh6D</a>
&mdash; Patrick Karim (@badcharts1) <a href="https://twitter.com/badcharts1/status/1912633618435887502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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한편, 카르도네 캐피털(Cardone Capital)의 그랜트 카르도네 CEO는 이렇게 말했다 "금은 불황에 빠진 것처럼 움직임을 보인다. 가격이 훅 떨어질 것이다.&#8221;
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gold acting like we in depression. Rates will drop like rock &#x2b07;&#xFE0F; <a href="https://t.co/zy09KAdhYd">pic.twitter.com/zy09KAdhYd</a>
&mdash; Grant Cardone (@GrantCardone) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantCardone/status/1912618410497782149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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크리에이티브 플래닝의 찰리 빌렐로가 공유한 데이터에 따르면, 인플레이션 조정 금 가격은 45년 만에 다시 사상 최고치를 기록해 1980년의 최고치를 넘어섰다.
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It took 45 years to get there, but inflation-adjusted Gold prices are back at an all-time high, surpassing the prior peak from 1980. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GOLD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$GOLD</a><a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/bXWisvrl3c">pic.twitter.com/bXWisvrl3c</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912558536573268362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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경제학자 모하메드 엘 에리언은 금 상승은 일부 외국 중앙은행 등이 느리지만 꾸준히 달러화에서 벗어난 다변화의 결과라고 말했다.
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The price of gold registered another record high today, overcoming yet another periodic round of profit-taking by some tactical traders — this as it benefits from the tailwind of slow and steady diversification away from the dollar by some foreign central banks and others.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gold</a>… <a href="https://t.co/MKDnxZddv0">pic.twitter.com/MKDnxZddv0</a>
&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1912523089557987357?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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이는 &#8216;달러 격변: 이번에는 다르다&#8217;라는 제목의 연구에서도 확인되었다. 5명의 전문가가 작성한 이 메모는 투자자들이 "(i) 국채뿐만 아니라 달러의 안전성에 의문을 제기하고 있으며, (ii) 이러한 변화가 장기적으로 지속될 것으로 인식하고 있다"고 결론지었다.
"일반적으로 글로벌 변동성이 커지면&#8230; 달러화 표시 자산이 안전자산으로 이동하면서 달러 가치가 상승한다. 하지만 이번에는 그렇지 않다.&#8221;
따라서 투자자들이 미국 국채인 달러화보다 안전자산인 금을 선호한 것이 분명하다.
왜 중요한가: 금 현물 미국 달러 가격은 2024년 12월 31일 온스당 2,623.81달러에서 현재 3,332.16달러로 27% 상승했다.
지난 25년 동안의 데이터와 비교하면 금 가격은 1999년 12월 31일의 288.25달러에서 1056% 급등했다. 이에 비해 S&amp;P 500 지수는 1999년 12월 31일 1,469.25포인트에서 수요일 종가 기준 5,275.70포인트로 259.1% 상승했다.
금 가격은 연초 대비 126.5% 상승한 1979년 이후 최고의 한 해를 기록할 것으로 예상된다.
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Gold hit another all-time high today and is now up over 27% in 2025. On pace for its best year since 1979.<a href="https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ">https://t.co/l5IYmkeySJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/qrnwssFL0X">pic.twitter.com/qrnwssFL0X</a>
&mdash; Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliebilello/status/1912676841199935975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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가격 움직임: 금 가격은 기사 작성 기준으로 0.54% 하락한 3,332.16달러를 기록했다. 이번 상승장에서 금 추종 ETF도 좋은 성과를 보였다.
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>25.78%</td>
<td>40.86%</td>
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<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.37%</td>
<td>40.32%</td>
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<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust  (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>25.42%</td>
<td>40.40%</td>
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<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>25.24%</td>
<td>40.15%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>25.28%</td>
<td>40.02%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>25.38%</td>
<td>40.28%</td>
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<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>25.41%</td>
<td>40.45%</td>
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<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>25.32%</td>
<td>40.30%</td>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>25.49%</td>
<td>40.60%</td>
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<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>21.48%</td>
<td>29.06%</td>
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SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF 신탁(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)과 인베스코 QQQ 신탁 ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)은 각각 S&amp;P 500 지수와 나스닥 100 지수를 추적하며 수요일에 하락했다. SPY는 525.66달러로 2.22% 하락했으며, QQQ는 444.18달러로 3.02% 하락했다.
목요일에 다우존스 선물은 1.04% 상승했으며, S&amp;P 500 지수는 1.19% 상승하고 나스닥 100은 1.21% 상승했다.
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금 가격 3,400달러 근접, 전문가들은 강세장 속 '조정' 예상

금 가격이 18개월래 최고치로 치솟으면서, 투자자들은 금을 직접 소유하는 번거로움 없이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">금에 노출되기 위해 ETF</a>로 눈을 돌리고 있다.
관세 게임으로 지정학적 긴장이 고조되고 시장은 계속해서 큰 폭으로 변동하고 있다. 이러한 배경에서 금은 안전자산으로서의 역할을 다시 시작했으며, 일부 ETF는 성과와 가치 면에서 두각을 나타내고 있다.
세계금협회(World Gold Council)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">최근 통계</a>에 따르면 글로벌 실물 기반 금 ETF는 3월에만 86억 달러가 유입되어 1분기 총 유입액이 210억 달러로 달러 기준으로 역대 두 번째로 높은 분기별 총액을 기록했다. 유입액이 더 많았던 유일한 시기는 언제였을까? 코로나19 팬데믹이 절정에 달했던 2020년 2분기였다.
3월 유입액은 65억 달러, 분기 총액은 129억 달러로 전체의 약 76%에 달하는 북미 지역이 급증세를 주도했다. 이러한 급격한 상승은 특히 변동성이 주식과 채권 시장을 뒤흔들면서 투자자들이 금으로 대거 이동한 것을 반영한다.
투자자들이 관심 목록에 추가할 만한 금 ETF 3종목을 소개한다.
Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)
<ul>
<li>연초 대비(YTD) 수익률: 20.83%</li>
<li>운용보수율: 0.15%</li>
<li>FGDL 펀드는 올해 현재까지 수익률 면에서 최고의 성과를 보이고 있다. 이 ETF는 책임 있는 금 조달을 강조하여, 수익뿐만 아니라 ESG(환경, 사회, 지배구조) 요소를 중시하는 투자자들에게 매력적이다.</li>
</ul>
SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)
<ul>
<li>YTD 수익률: 20.89%</li>
<li>운용보수율: 0.10%</li>
<li>큰 인기를 끌고 있는 SPDR 골드 트러스트(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)의 더 작고 저렴한 버전으로서 GLDM 펀드는 저비용 투자자에게 유동성을 포기하지 않고 실물 금을 직접 소유할 수 있는 기회를 제공한다.</li>
</ul>
iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)
<ul>
<li>YTD 수익률: 20.91%</li>
<li>운용보수율: 0.09%</li>
<li>소매 투자자를 위해 맞춤화된 이 ETF는 초저비용(현재 업계 최저)으로 좋은 성과를 제공하며 금 테마를 효과적으로 활용한다.</li>
</ul>
<h3>왜 지금 골드러시일까?</h3>
금에 대한 수요 증가는 주로 미국 무역 정책의 최신 소식으로 인해 글로벌 시장의 불확실성이 커지면서 발생하고 있다.
이번 주 초 도널드 트럼프 대통령은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">60개 국가에 관세를 부과</a>하여 전 세계적으로 위험회피 심리를 불러일으켰다. 이후 유럽연합을 중심으로 대다수 국가에 대해 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90일 관세 유예 조치</a>를 발표했지만, 125% 관세 인상으로 타격을 입은 중국에는 적용되지 않았다. 중국은 곧바로 84%의 관세로 반격하면서 미중 무역 전쟁이 계속될 것이라는 우려를 불러일으켰다.
요동치는 관세 정책으로 인해 투자자들은 답을 찾으려 애쓰고 있다. 금은 수요일에 3.3%, 목요일에 1.6% 추가 상승하면서 기록적인 고점 대비 50달러 이내로 근접했다. 금은 올해 들어 거의 19% 상승했다.
관세 유예 소식에 시장은 일시적으로 상승했지만 투자자들이 불확실성 확대와 중앙은행 개입 가능성에 대비하면서 금의 매력은 유지되고 있다.
달러 약세와 연준의 추가 양적완화에 대한 기대감도 금 랠리에 힘을 실어주고 있다. 블룸버그 달러 현물 지수가 이틀째 하락하면서 목요일 런던에서 금 현물 가격은 온스당 1.1% 상승한 3,117.15달러를 기록했다.
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금 가격이 최고치를 경신하고 있는 가운데, 전문가들은 엇갈린 경제 지표와 도널드 트럼프 대통령의 관세 부과 임박으로 인한 경제 불확실성이 커지면서 금이 더 상승할 여지가 있다고 보고 있다.
무슨 일 있었나: 금 가격은 화요일(1일) 온스당 3,149.03달러로 최고치를 경신하며 4월 2일 기준 전년 대비 18.78% 상승했다.
전문가들은 관세 부과로 인한 글로벌 공급망의 혼란으로 기업들이 공급 경로를 재검토하게 될 것이기 때문에 관세 부과가 이러한 급등의 원인이라고 보고 있다.
비투프라임 그룹(B2PRIME Group)의 창립자이자 전무 이사인 유제니아 미쿨리악(Eugenia Mykuliak)은 공급망의 재조정은 "신흥 시장에서 자본 유출과 시장 변동성 증가로 이어질 것"이라고 말한다. 따라서 경계하는 투자자들은 자연스럽게 안전자산으로 피난처를 찾을 것이며, 금은 이러한 변화의 혜택을 가장 확실하게 누릴 수 있는 자산이 될 것&#8221;이라고 했다.
IBV 인터내셔널 볼트의 션 호이(Sean Hoey) 전무이사도 "금의 기록적인 급등은 트럼프 대통령의 최근 관세로 인한 경제 불확실성과 시장 변동성이 커지고 있음을 분명히 반영한 것"이라고 덧붙였다.
그는 전 세계 투자자들이 "인플레이션과 지정학적 불안정성에 대한 헤지 수단으로서 금의 역할을 강화하기 위해 금으로 눈을 돌리고 있다"고 생각한다.
미쿨리악은 금 가격 상승이 계속될 것이라고 재확인했다. "중앙은행과 기관 투자자들은 이미 금 보유량을 늘리고 있으며, 불확실성이 지속되는 동안 금의 가격 상승세는 계속될 것이다.&#8221;
왜 중요한가: 유로팩의 수석 이코노미스트이자 글로벌 전략가이자 쉬프골드의 회장인 피터 쉬프는 이렇게 말했다. "1913년 연준이 설립된 이래 달러는 구매력의 95%를 잃었다. 반면 금은 안정적으로 유지되고 있다. 즉, 달러로 측정하면 상승하고 있다. 1913년에는 1온스로 고급 정장 한 벌을 살 수 있었고, 오늘날에도 여전히 그렇다. 이는 우연이 아니다. 통화 공급과 신용의 가용성이 확대되면 물가는 상승한다."
또한 피터 쉬프는 제롬 파월 연준 의장의 정책을 믿지 말라고 경고하며, 인플레이션이나 잠재적 경기침체에 효과적으로 대처하지 못하고 있다고 했다. 그에 따르면 진정한 해결책은 자유시장 원칙과 금과 같은 자산에 대한 투자에 있다.
2025년 금 가격이 18% 이상 상승할 것으로 예상되는 가운데, 투자자들이 고려할 만한 금 상장지수펀드 목록을 소개한다.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>금 ETF</td>
<td>연초 대비 성과</td>
<td>1년 성과</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>17.13%</td>
<td>36.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAAU#BATS">AAAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.23%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GraniteShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAR#NYSE">BAR</a>)</td>
<td>17.30%</td>
<td>36.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VanEck Merk Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OUNZ#NYSE">OUNZ</a>)</td>
<td>17.18%</td>
<td>36.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>17.27%</td>
<td>36.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>17.17%</td>
<td>36.59%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>17.31%</td>
<td>36.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>)</td>
<td>16.06%</td>
<td>29.46%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
가격 움직임: 기사 작성 시점에 금 현물은 온스당 3,116.91달러로 0.21% 하락했다.
S&amp;P 500 지수와 나스닥 100 지수를 추적하는 SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)와 인베스코 QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)는 화요일에 상승했다. SPY는 0.28% 상승하여 560.97달러에 거래되었고, QQQ는 0.81% 상승하여 472.70달러에에 거래되었다.
수요일(2일)에는 다우존스 지수 선물이 0.15% 하락했으며, S&amp;P 500과 나스닥 100 지수 선물도 각각 0.24%와 0.31% 하락하고 있다.
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금 가격, 경제 불확실성 증가 속 3,100달러 유지...골든 러시 활용할 수 있는 ETF는?

애널리스트들은 금이 2024년에 10년 만에 최고의 연간 상승률을 기록할 것으로 전망하며, 2025년에도 실적이 좋을 것으로 예상하고 있다. 그러나 마이크로스트레티지 공동 창립자이자 회장인 마이클 세일러는 미국 경제 전략의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42413650/michael-saylor-urges-us-to-ditch-gold-for-bitcoin-sell-the-past-own-the-future">극적인 변화를 촉구</a>하며 예비 자산으로서 금을 포기하고 비트코인(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)을 선호해야 한다고 주장했다.
무슨 일이 있었나: 세계금협회는 2025년 전망에서 내년에 귀금속에 대한 세 가지 시나리오를 설명했다. 이들에 따르면 기존 시장 예상이 맞다면 금은 "박스권에서 움직일 것"이라고 한다.
세계금협회는 "금리 상승과 경제 성장률 하락의 조합이 투자자와 소비자에게 부정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있다"고 박스권 전망의 근거를 설명했다. 반대로 "금리가 크게 낮아지거나 지정학 또는 시장 상황이 악화되면 금의 성과가 개선될 것"이라고 했다.
JP모건은 금값이 "특히 신흥국 중앙은행의 지속적인 지지를 받을 것으로 예상한다"고 했다. &#8220;중요한 것은 원래 안전자산인 금이 지정학적 위험과 국가 부채 및 재정 적자에 대한 불확실성에 대한 매력적인 헤지 수단으로 작용할 수 있다는 점이다.&#8221;
반면, 골드만삭스는 "연준의 금리 인하와 신흥 시장 중앙 은행의 금 매입에 힘 입어 내년 초까지 금 가격이 2,700 달러에 도달 할 것"이라고 예측했다. 또한 &#8220;미국이 새로운 금융 제재를 부과하거나 미국의 부채 부담에 대한 우려가 커지면 금값이 추가로 상승할 수 있다&#8221;고 전망했다.
<h3>비트코인 강세론자들은 동의하지 않는다</h3>
2025년 금에 대한 대체로 긍정적인 전망에도 불구하고 비트코인 강세론자 중 일부는 다른 생각을 하고 있다. 갤럭시 브레인 팟캐스트의 한 에피소드에서 마이클 세일러는 금을 "반짝이는 죽은 돌"이라고 표현했다.
"세계에서 미국의 경제 리더십을 높이고 싶다면 아주 간단한 두 가지 전략이 있다. 금을 버리고 비트코인을 구입하는 것이다."
그는 금을 비트코인으로 대체해 전략적 준비 자산으로 활용하면 미국이 경쟁국들이 많이 보유하고 있는 금을 수익화하고 비트코인의 성장 잠재력을 활용할 수 있을 것이라고 제시했다.
금 가격 움직임: <a href=""https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"">벤징가 프로 데이터에</a> 따르면 금 현물 가격은 올해 들어 28.63% 상승했다. 이는 금이 31% 이상 급등했던 2007년 이후 최고의 성과다. 올해 다른 금 ETF의 수익률은 다음과 같다.
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<td>ETF</td>
<td>연초 대비 실적</td>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGDL#NYSE">FGDL</a>)</td>
<td>29.07%</td>
</tr>
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<td>iShares Gold Trust Micro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAUM#NYSE">IAUM</a>)</td>
<td>28.52%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>)</td>
<td>28.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aberdeen Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>)</td>
<td>28.46%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-693140" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final-1024x576.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final-1024x576.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final-300x169.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final-768x432.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final-1536x864.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020045/Gold-ETf-final.png 1920w" alt="" width="1024" height="576" /></a></figure>
비교적하자면, 비트코인 ETF는 같은 기간 동안 네 배 이상 급등했다.
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<td>ETF</td>
<td>연초 대비 실적</td>
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<td>Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FBTC#NYSE">FBTC</a>)</td>
<td>138.83%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BITC#NYSE">BITC</a>)</td>
<td>123.13%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-693139" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final-1024x576.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final-1024x576.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final-300x169.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final-768x432.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final-1536x864.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/16020016/Bitcoin-ETfs-final.png 1920w" alt="" width="1024" height="576" /></a></figure>
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