Trump Shakes Up Shipping Rules — Fed Freezes Rates

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March 19, 2026 Thursday, March 19, 2026 Gold Gets Crushed as Inflation Reality Bites Gold and silver are getting hammered today as global markets wake up to the harsh reality that inflation isn't going anywhere. The yellow metal dropped 4.2% overnight, with silver falling even harder at 6.1%. Traders are dumping precious metals despite their traditional role as inflation hedges. The sell-off signals growing panic that central banks have lost control of price stability, making even "safe haven" assets look risky. ✍ My Take: This counterintuitive move tells you everything about market psychology right now — when inflation gets this bad, nothing is safe. Gold bugs are learning the hard way that industrial demand destruction can trump monetary debasement. Stay nimble. 📎 CNBC Trump Torpedoes Protectionist Shipping Rules to Save Energy Markets President Trump just waived Jones Act shipping restrictions for 60 days, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil between U.S. ports. The move comes as domestic shipping bottlenecks threaten to spike energy costs even higher. The Jones Act typically requires all domestic maritime cargo to use American-built, American-owned, and American-crewed vessels. Suspending these rules should ease transportation costs and help stabilize crude prices that have been climbing on supply chain disruptions. ✍ My Take: Smart move that puts economic reality over union politics. This temporary fix won't solve our energy crisis, but it buys time and shows Trump understands markets matter more than maritime protectionism. Energy stocks should get a modest boost. 📎 CNBC Fed Stands Pat While Economy Burns The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at today's meeting, maintaining the current fed funds rate despite mounting inflationary pressures. Chair Powell cited "mixed economic signals" and the need for more data before making policy adjustments. Markets barely moved on the announcement, suggesting traders expected this wait-and-see approach. The Fed's hesitation comes as core CPI remains stubbornly elevated and wage growth continues outpacing productivity gains. ✍ My Take: Classic Fed paralysis — they're terrified of triggering a recession but equally scared of letting inflation run wild. This indecision is exactly why you should own real assets and avoid long-term bonds. Powell's playing politics while your purchasing power evaporates. 📎 Fox Business Stack assets, not excuses. Markets reward preparation, not prayers. — The Morning Bullets Desk   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2026 List Growth Solutions LLC 924 N Magnolia Ave, Suite 202, Unit #5291 Orlando, Florida 32803, United States Terms of Service