Metals Markets May be Frustrating but the Alternatives Are Worse
By Clint Siegner Gold and silver prices slid lower to close out the third quarter. Entering trading for the fourth quarter, the metals are back,…
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Why Real Assets Are a Safe Haven Against Inflation
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man The first time I ever visited Zimbabwe in late 2010, the country was barely one year removed from the end…
New Admission from the BIS That Central Banks Play in the Gold Market
By Chris Powell While central bank trading is a primary determinant of the price of gold and other currencies, gold market analysis seldom makes any…
Attacks on Rule of Law Point to Need for Off-Grid Money
By Clint Siegner The assault on individual rights is accelerating, and investors would be wise to think about the assets they hold in a world…
Must-Know Facts About Insuring Your Precious Metals
By Clint Siegner Making an investment in physical gold and silver is easy. Insuring these new valuables stored at home is more difficult. It may…
Ex-Head Of JPMorgan’s Precious Metals Desk Sentenced To Prison For Manipulation
By Tyler Durden It was not that long ago that a veritable army of trolls would emerge upon our merest mention that precious metal markets…
Gold Miners’ Pain May Be Bullion Investors’ Gain
By Stefan Gleason Despite the ongoing summer slump in precious metals markets, gold prices are still up close to 5% for the year. While not…
If You’re Not Thinking About Real Assets, You’re Going to Get Left Behind
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man “Scary” is the word that the Wall Street Journal used this weekend to describe the looming financial crisis in the…
Specie Money: The Forgotten Currency
By Christopher Larsen With inflation still at high levels, it is becoming overwhelmingly evident to Americans that Federal Reserve notes steadily depreciate in value as…
Can Gold and Silver Ever Return to Circulation?
By Clint Siegner There aren’t many bullion investors who haven’t thought about using their stash to buy groceries one day. Most of them bought metal…
U.S. Debt Downgrade Points to More Currency Debasement
By Mike Gleason As debt downgrade concerns push up bond yields, metals markets are facing selling pressure. Credit ratings agency Fitch this week issued a…
Playing the Lottery vs. Building Real Wealth
By Stefan Gleason Those who are looking to get rich quick can try their luck at lotteries, casinos, or highly leveraged derivatives markets. Most who…
Oregon Governor Signs Bill Ending Unjust Corporate Activity Tax on Precious Metals Dealers and Investors
(Salem, Oregon, USA – July 28, 2023) — With the stroke of her pen, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek put an end to the state’s punitive…
Will the FedNow Payment System Pave the Way for Digital Social Engineering?
By Stefan Gleason Last week, the Federal Reserve launched a new payment processing system dubbed “FedNow.” Officials say FedNow will allow individuals and businesses to…