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The Inflation Saga Continues…  Here we go again.  Like trudging toward a financial mirage across an economic desert…  With every step the Fed takes toward solving inflation, the solution seems to move further away.  For a while, the media narrative was all about a...

Chances are you have heard the term “Peak Gold.”  But what does Peak Gold mean?  In simple terms, it means the world’s gold mines have reached the largest annual production possible. After that point, the theory goes, production will dwindle until all the gold in the...

You know, after you’ve worked for years to achieve a certain amount of financial success…  And you’ve saved and invested your hard-earned dollars with care…  It’s only natural to start thinking about leaving behind a financial legacy for your family. Because few...

For three years, a “mystery whale” purchased massive amounts of gold in secret.  Then, on December 7, 2022, the curtain pulled back…   And the People’s Bank of China or PBOC stepped forward to reveal it was the one who made two massive, back-to-back gold buys: 32 tons...

For every serious investor, a moment of truth arrives when it’s time to choose:  Do you hold on to a flagging asset? Or cut your losses and make a swift shift into a more stable asset?  For those tracking the US dollar, this may be one of those moments. Because right...

Imagine, for a moment, that you had a magic credit card with a billion-dollar limit.  You could spend to your heart’s content…  Buy almost anything…  Even waste the money if you like.   And if you’re a little short on funds when the bill comes due? No problem! The...

… and why it may mean a bright future for gold owners Well, it looks like Fed Chair Jerome Powell can breathe a small sigh of relief… for a moment.  Because official new reports show Powell’s inflation-reduction attempts now appear to be “working.” The Bureau of Labor...

Thrilling news from America’s financial front line:  A growing number of experts believe the price of gold may rise to historic highs in 2023…   Handing select gold owners a possible once-in-a-generation growth opportunity in the coming weeks and months.  Bank of...

2022 has been a wild ride of political turmoil, economic ups and downs, and life finally getting back to some variation of post-pandemic normality. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of the year. January  January 3: Apple hits a market value of over $3...

2022 has delivered more than its fair share of bad news.  Inflation soared. Stocks tumbled. Bond yields inverted. The economy stalled.   And though investors hope for a brighter forecast for 2023, we may face more bad news in the coming months. Because experts say...

Ahhh, the Holidays!  It’s that time of year…  When Christmas brings wonderment, joy, and even a little magic to our lives.   For many, the most magical Christmas moments involve celebrating age-old traditions. And the traditions in almost every country that celebrates...

A financial whirlwind is sweeping the globe.  It’s rocking economies (the UK prime minister resigned after 45 days) and stirring up the markets (we are in a bear market).  The stock market is bouncing like a cork on a stormy sea. Violent economic winds are ripping...

Take a look at this rare chart pattern. What you’re seeing is a recession-predicting signal with a near-perfect track record.  Wall Street Journal says it is often a “red flag that a recession is looming.” Forbes says it has “accurately predicted the ten most recent...

It was a great summer for the Biden Administration.   Time and again, they could celebrate Democrat victories. A bipartisan gun safety law, a record-setting plan to tackle climate change, a student loan forgiveness plan.  So, it’s no wonder President Biden is...

Well, this is strange.  Investors who know their money history are well aware that gold typically rises when inflation soars. And inflation has been sky-high all year. So gold “should” be soaring. Yet, gold has dropped almost $400 since its March 8 peak of $2,074.60...

It’s the time of year when businesses ramp up hiring and fill inventories in anticipation of the holiday shopping rush. So, why are retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Macy’s canceling orders and laying off workers?  Their behavior may have seemed irrational in a...

For months, the US economy has been teetering on the brink of recession.  And November 8th’s Congressional election results could nudge the economy over the edge..   This is why sharp-eyed investors are watching emerging polls and prediction models like forensic...

For the past decade, central banks worldwide have been moving more and more of their gold reserves from foreign depositories to secure domestic sites. They are moving their bullion due to concerns about the stability of the global financial system, seeing security in...

The Fed isn’t backing down.  During his last scheduled talk before the Fed’s next policy meeting, Jerome Powell vowed to defeat inflation:   “I can assure you that my colleagues and I are strongly committed to this project and we will keep at it until the job is...

The audience shimmered with expectation as Fed Chief Powell began to speak.  If Powell announced a Fed pivot, bears would head for cover and bulls would run free. And the stock market would jump back on track to reach record highs.  But Powell dashed all hopes of a...