House GOP Accelerates ActBlue Probe With New Subpoena
House GOP Accelerates ActBlue Probe With New Subpoena Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.), Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.), and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)—who chair the House committees probing shady Democratic fundraising giant ActBlue—have issued a subpoena to former executive Alyssa Twomey, ordering her to testify on the platform’s handling of fraud prevention. The subpoena follows multiple attempts to obtain her […]
The Gold Strategy That Nearly Doubles Traditional Portfolios
For decades, financial advisors have preached the same gospel: allocate 60% of your portfolio to stocks and 40% to bonds. It’s been the cornerstone of “responsible” investing, the safe harbor endorsed by nearly every major financial institution. Now, in a striking reversal, Goldman Sachs — one of Wall Street’s most…
Gold Rises on Fed Uncertainty While Palladium and Platinum Surge to Multi-Year Highs
Gold prices advanced on Thursday, benefiting from a weaker U.S. dollar as markets grappled with uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy direction. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $3,339.38 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,352.30. The dollar’s decline made gold more attractive to international buyers, while President Trump’s…
Shanghai Gold Exchange Goes Global: First International Vault Opens in Hong Kong
China has opened its first offshore gold vault in Hong Kong through the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE), marking the exchange’s first expansion outside mainland China. The new facility will allow trading in Chinese yuan rather than US dollars, supporting China’s efforts to reduce dollar dependence. As the world’s largest gold…
Global Reserve Managers Pivot to Gold Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The global economic landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift, prompting central banks worldwide to reconsider their traditional investment approaches. OMFIF’s latest Global Public Investor report, surveying 75 central banks managing over $7 trillion in assets, reveals significant changes in reserve management strategies. Key findings show that 96% of reserve managers…
“Gold Is Money Good” – Ed Dowd Warns “Deflationary Scare” Will Prompt Fed Panic
“Gold Is Money Good” – Ed Dowd Warns “Deflationary Scare” Will Prompt Fed Panic Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Former Wall Street money manager and financial analyst Ed Dowd of PhinanceTechnologies.com has been forecasting “Danger of Deep Worldwide Recession in 2025.” It looks like his thesis is turning out correct. He predicted interest rates would be declining. They […]
Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold While Markets Remain Volatile
Current gold market dynamics show interesting trends despite volatility from tariff discussions. Gold remains a foundational asset for central banks worldwide. The US Treasury holds 8,100 tons of gold across four locations (Fort Knox, NY Fed, Denver Fed, and West Point), valued at $42.22 per ounce on the Fed’s balance…
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Gold Has Matched Stock Returns Since 1971
Since the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971, gold has delivered impressive 8.4% annual returns, nearly matching the 9.2% from global equities. Even more striking, gold has outperformed stocks since 2000, returning 10.1% annually versus 5.9% for equities. Gold’s true value lies in its diversification power – it moves…
As National Debt Tops $37 Trillion, There’s Still One Asset Washington Can’t Print
While the national debt soars $4.7 billion daily, this inflation hedge has zero counterparty risk…
BIS Claims Stablecoins Fail As Money, Calls For Strict Limits On Their Role
BIS Claims Stablecoins Fail As Money, Calls For Strict Limits On Their Role Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com, A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) challenged the notion that stablecoins can serve as money in a modern financial system. According to the BIS Annual Economic Report 2025, stablecoins fail the fundamental tests […]