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"China's nominal gross domestic product is unlikely to surpass that of the U.S. in the next few decades."

"This idea of China becoming the world's biggest economy may not happen, actually."

"China probably won't ever overtake the US economy on a sustained basis."

"The likelihood of the prediction that China's GDP will one day overtake that of the U.S. is declining."

"China is forecast to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy by around 2035."

"China will overtake the US as the world's top economy in about 2035 with a high probability."

"[T]he size of China's economy in USD terms will overtake the US in 2028."

"China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028."

Will China's GDP Overtake the US, And If So When?

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"The United States of America is never going to default."

"The U.S. government won't default on its debt. The fear that it might do so is not justified."

"On the positive side, the U.S. is nowhere near the brink of default."

"NO, the US will not default on its debt!"

"If Congress does not act, the US could default on its debt obligations by mid-2025, a scenario that, year by year, looks more realistic."

"The US will default on its debt."

"The U.S. is on track to default on its debt within four years."

"I say to the Republicans out there – congressmen, senators – if they don't give you massive cuts, you're going to have to do a default."

Will the US Default on Its Debt?

Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the first time in history on Monday, extending a rally that saw the precious metal rise more than 60% in 2025. The surge was driven by investors seeking safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Gold prices surpassed $5,000 per ounce for the first time in history on Monday, extending a rally that saw the precious metal rise more than 60% in 2025. The surge was driven by investors seeking safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

Silver topped $100 an ounce for the first time on Friday, building on its nearly 150% rise last year. The metal continued climbing, reaching record highs above $107 per ounce as investors piled into precious metals alongside gold's historic rally.

Silver topped $100 an ounce for the first time on Friday, building on its nearly 150% rise last year. The metal continued climbing, reaching record highs above $107 per ounce as investors piled into precious metals alongside gold's historic rally.

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it strikes a trade deal with China, adding to market concerns. Trump also threatened 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in an effort to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into joining his Board of Peace initiative.

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it strikes a trade deal with China, adding to market concerns. Trump also threatened 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in an effort to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into joining his Board of Peace initiative.

Central banks added hundreds of tons of gold to their reserves last year, with China extending its gold-buying spree for a fourteenth consecutive month in December. Analysts noted a clear shift away from the US dollar, which has benefited gold prices significantly.

Central banks added hundreds of tons of gold to their reserves last year, with China extending its gold-buying spree for a fourteenth consecutive month in December. Analysts noted a clear shift away from the US dollar, which has benefited gold prices significantly.

The US dollar fell broadly on Monday, dropping more than 1% against the yen to around 154 amid speculation that US officials could join Japanese counterparts to support the currency. A weaker dollar makes gold more affordable for holders of other currencies.

The US dollar fell broadly on Monday, dropping more than 1% against the yen to around 154 amid speculation that US officials could join Japanese counterparts to support the currency. A weaker dollar makes gold more affordable for holders of other currencies.

Goldman Sachs raised its year-end gold price target from $4,900 to $5,400, citing increased participation from private investors seeking portfolio diversification. Metals Focus forecasts gold will peak around $5,500 later this year, though periodic pullbacks are expected as investors take profits.

Goldman Sachs raised its year-end gold price target from $4,900 to $5,400, citing increased participation from private investors seeking portfolio diversification. Metals Focus forecasts gold will peak around $5,500 later this year, though periodic pullbacks are expected as investors take profits.

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