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Tax Day, Inflation, and the War on the Middle Class

Unfortunately, since governments don’t produce, the only way they can survive (barring conquering and looting a foreign country) is to tax, borrow, and inflate their fiat currencies.

Gold & Silver Sell Off As Israel Makes Clear The War (& Strait Closure) Aren't Ending Anytime Soon

It seems like there’s a very good chance of a further increase in the oil price...which could mean more near-term downside for gold and silver.

The Question Every Gold & Silver Investor Gets Wrong Right Now

Maybe trying to time your investment decisions right now isn’t the most sensible move. Instead of asking when to buy, it asks why you’re buying in the first place.

Fiat Money and the Decline of Civilization

Economist Saifedean Ammous argues that the incentives inherent in a fiat system drive significant societal shifts that are overwhelmingly negative.

Silver Prices Rose Even as Demand Slipped

Maharrey argued that silver had been undervalued for years, particularly when compared to gold. He pointed to the historically wide gold-to-silver ratio as evidence.

Uganda Launches Domestic Gold-Buying Program to Boost Reserves

The Bank of Uganda officials also indicated the domestic gold-buying program "will strengthen reserve adequacy and reduce risks associated with conventional reserve instruments."

Chinese Gold Imports Up to Start the Year

According to the World Gold Council, the month-on-month gain was primarily seasonal as wholesalers restocked inventory in the wake of the Chinese New Year holiday.

Trump TACOs Again!

One thing the war has not failed at is creating outrageous inflation and turning a recession into a global depression, but it will take months for all of that to play out.

Inflation Alert: The Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Is Growing Again

When the central bank started QE in late 2008, the balance sheet was around $900 billion. After three rounds of quantitative easing, the balance sheet had exploded to over $4.5 trillion. 

America: Land of the (Not Really) Free

Income taxes, along with the military draft and other types of mandated “service,” are incompatible with a free society and should be opposed by all who value liberty and peace.

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