The shocking closure of two US banks, the Fed slowing interest rate hikes, and a weakening US dollar all roiled markets and led to a spike in gold demand.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – April 21st, 2023
It is relatively common that what should be recognized as a warning flag of major trouble is often ignored until things get so bad that it is almost impossible not to notice.
When Empires Die
When a decisive blow is dealt to the empire, those who had once been loyal allies are now as ready to abandon the empire as rats would abandon a sinking ship.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – April 14th, 2023
As investors continue to watch economic, geopolitical, and environmental events play out, they remain dedicated to seeking out ways to ensure that their investment portfolios are diversified.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – April 7th, 2023
1. It was a shortened trading week due to the timing of the Easter holiday this year as most markets were closed for Good Friday. Next week will also be a relatively short trading week, as some markets will be closed on the Monday following Easter. 2. In the U.S. this week, former President Donald…
The Precious Metals Week in Review – March 31st, 2023
It is relatively common that what should be recognized as a warning flag of major trouble is often ignored until things get so bad that it is almost impossible not to notice.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – March 24th, 2023
It is relatively common that what should be recognized as a warning flag of major trouble is often ignored until things get so bad that it is almost impossible not to notice.
Can You Afford to Eat?
If you’re considering a move away from an economically, politically, and/or socially risky area, it would not only be a good idea to check out the availability of goods in the supermarket of the destination you’re considering.
Stop Believing
When any state has reached the point that it grooms its people to cease to have beliefs, it has already gone far beyond the point of validity.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – March 17th, 2023
1. Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse reverberates in global markets. Trading has been halted in First Republic Bank Monday morning after shares dropped by a record 67 percent before the market opened. This is after Joe Biden claimed, “US banking is safe”. The San-Francisco-based bank, whose clientele includes Mark Zuckerberg saw its share price plunge from…