Investing insights reveal gold’s safe-haven appeal strengthened as yields dipped. Gold futures at $2,040/oz helped mining stocks like NEM and GOLD recover from oversold levels, with MACD crossovers hinting at momentum ahead of U.S. jobs data release. “In September 2025 silver is about to explode. I predict your $100 in silver will be $500 in a year,” he said, adding that the metal “has been manipulated for years.” They are also positive on the longer-term outlook for returns. Eighty-one percent of those active in impact investing expect sustainable investments to match or exceed traditional investment returns in the next five years (37% expect them to outperform, and 44% expect them to perform in line). Only 19% expect traditional investments to outperform impact longer term. Investing insights in the consumer discretionary space highlight resilience with retail sales up 0.7% MoM. Strong performance in NKE and LULU could signal cyclical strength heading into the holiday spending season.