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Oct 8, 2025 Gold prices soar to a record $4,000 as experts debate a potential 'debasement trade' linked to a weakening dollar. Rowan's impressive $150 million in ear piercings highlights how crafting rituals foster long-term customer loyalty. Meanwhile, Sharpie brings manufacturing back to the U.S. without raising prices, thanks to a smart investment in automation and planning. Plus, Netflix faces a new law addressing the volume of commercials. Dive into the latest in business with insights that keep you informed and entertained!
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Turn Down Loud Streaming Ads
- Streamers must match ad volume to program volume because loud ads annoy viewers and wake babies.
- Expect legal limits: California now bans ads louder than the interrupted program for streaming services.
Gold Rally Reflects Dollar Fear
- Gold is rallying not because stocks are crashing but because investors fear long-term U.S. dollar weakness.
- This "debasement trade" shifts capital into non-dollar assets like gold and Bitcoin.
Three Forces Eroding Dollar Trust
- Investors cite rising debt, politicized Fed leadership, and trade tensions as reasons to distrust the dollar.
- The U.S. dollar fell about 10% this year versus foreign currencies, fueling gold gains.