Investors threw a record amount of cash at Bitcoin and other crypto investment products, which racked up $5.95 billion last week as concerns around currency debasement worldwide sent alternative assets to record highs.  Data from a Monday report from digital asset manager CoinShares revealed that investors put the most amount of money ever into Bitcoin investment products during a single week—$3.55 billion in total.  CoinShares tracks funds around the world, but data from Farside Investors shows that most o ...

The spot gold price jumped 1.47% on Monday as investors sough refuge from political and economic uncertainty amid a U.S. government shutdown. | Credit: Pexels. Key Takeaways A weak dollar and inflation concerns have fueled a rally in the gold market. The spot gold price jumped 1.47% on Monday. An ongoing government shutdown adds to uncertainty about the health of the U.S. economy. Amid an ongoing U.S. government shutdown, investors have flocked to gold as a hedge against currency debasement. Un ...