Author: Money Mechanics

Talking TrendsPrecious metals are more than commodities — they are strategic assets woven into the fabric of national security and technological innovation. Their properties empower defense systems, enable cutting-edge medical treatments, and underpin the digital infrastructure of modern life. Precious metals also serve as bargaining chips in diplomatic negotiations, influencing trade agreements and defense alliances.Looking ahead, the importance of precious metals is set to increase. As the world pursues clean energy, quantum computing, and advanced defense technologies, the demand for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium will rise. For example, silver is the most conductive metal known, making it vital for…

Total Public Debt Outstanding Disclaimer There are six datasets on Fiscal Data which include the national debt, which is referred to as Total Public Debt Outstanding (TPDO). TPDO is the sum of Debt Held by the Public and Intragovernmental (Intragov) Holdings. Some datasets include debt issued by the Federal Financing Bank (FFB). The datasets listed below only include debt issued by the Treasury Department. The list below provides information on where there are differences in debt calculations related to the national debt. Debt to the Penny contains TPDO, as well as a breakout of Debt Held by the Public and…

In-brief analysis August 12, 2025 In 2024, the United States exported about 30% of its domestic primary energy production. This percentage has grown considerably in recent decades, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. Nearly all of the exports were fossil fuels destined for other countries in North America, Europe, or Asia. The United States set multiple records for energy production and exports in 2024. Of the record 103 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) of total primary energy production in the United States, a record 31 quads went to other countries. The energy production…

Please enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser or access the information through the links provided below. August 15, 2025 Federal Reserve Board announces it will sunset its novel activities supervision program and return to monitoring banks’ novel activities through the normal supervisory process For release at 12:00 p.m. EDT The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it will sunset its novel activities supervision program and return to monitoring banks’ novel activities through the normal supervisory process. Since the Board started its program to supervise certain crypto and fintech…

The rapid growth of connected TV (CTV) is reshaping advertising, but industry veteran Tal Melenboim warns that structural hurdles in measurement, identity, and fraud remain key obstacles to unlocking its full potential.In an interview with Benzinga, Melenboim, a serial entrepreneur with a background in streaming and ad tech, noted that streaming already represents more than 44% of total television viewing in the U.S., with YouTube alone holding a 12% share. The shift, he said, is pulling billions in advertising budgets toward CTV, which is expanding at double-digit rates and increasingly drawing live sports audiences.While growth is accelerating, he highlighted fragmentation…

In the face of a nearly 4% price drop in the past week, Dogecoin DOGE/USD investors have demonstrated unwavering interest, pouring over 15 billion DOGE, or approximately $3.42 billion, into the derivatives market in the last 24 hours.What Happened: A significant open interest in Dogecoin, pointing to a bullish sentiment among investors. Open interest is a measure of the total value of outstanding active futures contracts that investors have committed to Dogecoin.Data from CoinGlass shows that Gate investors were at the forefront, with a total open interest of 3.29 billion DOGE, valued at $750.20 million. This accounts for 21.92% of the total open interest.…