Will AI Crash The Economy?
Will AI Crash The Economy? Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, The lines of dominoes being toppled run through every nook and cranny of the economy. As we all know, the problem with euphoria is the inevitable collision with reality and the resulting disillusionment. But wait–it gets worse. The new love of your life, […]
Gold Surges 11% in September as DC Shuts Down
Gold surged 11% in September, one of its strongest monthly runs in years. With a government shutdown, Fed drama, and stagflation risks rising, investors are turning to gold and silver as safe-haven assets.Read More
Why Silver’s Surge Could Ignite Mining Stocks Next
Silver vs. Miners: A Strange Divergence Silver today looks extremely undervalued — both against inflation and compared to gold. Yet mining stocks, which typically amplify moves in metals, have lagged badly since the mid-2000s. The HUI index (a benchmark for mining companies) has been in a long decline relative to…Read More
Tether Expands Hard Asset Strategy With More Bitcoin, Gold, And Land
Tether Expands Hard Asset Strategy With More Bitcoin, Gold, And Land Authored by Will Izuchukwu via TheMerkle.com, Tether has purchased another 8,888 BTC, increasing its total on-chain holdings to 86,335 BTC. At current prices, that’s worth over $9.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. The company, however, claims its real stash is much larger. Tether reports holding over 100,000 […]
How to Give Gold or Silver as a Gift
Discover how to give gold or silver as a gift. Explore coins, bars, and jewelry options, plus tips on security, storage, and where to buy.Read More
Gold Isn’t Scarce — So Why Is It So Valuable?
For decades, sound money advocates have leaned on a simple, tidy idea: gold is valuable because it’s scarce. But what if that argument misses the point entirely? In his latest video, Alan Hibbard takes aim at the “scarcity” narrative and replaces it with a more precise—and more powerful—mental model: arduousness….Read More
Government Gridlock Pushes Gold to the Brink of $3,900
Markets face a government shutdown, weak payroll data, and Fed uncertainty. Gold surged near $3,900, silver hit a 14-year high, and Wall Street wobbled.Read More
Futures Drop, Gold Jumps As US Government Shutdown Begins
Futures Drop, Gold Jumps As US Government Shutdown Begins US stock futures are weaker to start the new quarter but have cut overnight losses by more than a third, as the first US government shutdown in nearly seven years begins. The first shutdown during Trump 1.0 lasted 3 days and the second shutdown 35 days: […]
China Halts All New BHP Iron Ore Cargoes As Traders Brief Goldman On Situation
China Halts All New BHP Iron Ore Cargoes As Traders Brief Goldman On Situation Bloomberg reports that China Mineral Resources Group has temporarily halted purchases of all dollar-denominated seaborne iron ore cargoes from BHP Group vessels. The trade suspension follows failed talks between CMRG (the world’s largest iron ore buyer) and BHP (the world’s largest listed miner) and […]
Shutdown Nears Deadline, Gold Up +12% in September
Gold hit a record $3,866/oz in September, surging 12% for its best monthly rally since 2011. With a U.S. shutdown looming, Citi reaffirming $4,000 gold, and India’s festival demand adding momentum, the metals market is showing both political and global drivers.Read More