Is gold the most awesome currency on the planet? Yes! In a nutshell, there are only two things for gold bugs to do today: be patient… and smile!
Benjamin Franklin recognized inflation (or depreciation, as the founding generation called it) as a tax more than 200 years ago.
Including Maryland, 45 states now fully or partially exempt precious metals from their sales tax, a nationwide trend that has most recently been adopted by Kentucky, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut.
The interview also revisited longstanding suspicions that the U.S. government may intervene in gold markets through leasing, swaps, or stabilization programs.
Ira highlights market anticipation of a potential staged deal between Iran and the U.S., which is being priced in despite expected fluctuations. He previews upcoming economic data releases.