Commentaries

Why Not Tax Hikes to Fix the Budget?

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

The point is that while tax increases raise revenues, at least in the short term, they come with a downside.

China Secretly Snaps Up More Gold, Positions for Its Greater Global Role

By Jan Nieuwenhuijs, Money Metals

Chinese authorities see a greater role for gold in the future international monetary system, or they wouldn’t continue buying such extraordinary amounts of gold.

End Congress’s Christmas Tradition

By Dr. Ron Paul, Ron Paul Institute

This week, a new twist in D.C.'s Christmas tradition: not the White House tree lighting, but the passage of a "continuing resolution" (CR) to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.

Inflation is Going to Fight the Fed HARD!

By David Haggith, The Daily Doom

Recession and resurgent inflation are hitting working people hard at the same time. Here are the many facts that show an intense storm of stagflation is looming right behind us.

Budget Deal Avoids Government Shutdown But Exposes Bigger Problem

By Mike Maharrey, Money Metals

The most important thing to understand about the budget deal is that it added more spending to the already bloated federal budget.

The Threat of Cashless Societies

By Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.

There are two predominant dangers that come with a cashless society, and just about every negative that you can think of due to such will fall into one of these two groups: Denial of purchasing power A complete loss of anonymity

John Williams: We're In a Dangerous Circumstance--Risk of Hyperinflation Ahead

By Tekoa Da Silva

So it’s still a dangerous time. There is also the risk of a hyperinflationary economic collapse. That would be the worst of all worlds. Gold would preserve your purchasing power during a runaway inflation. That's been seen time and again throughout history.

Last Week’s Plunge Was Worse than It Seemed

By Rick Ackerman, Rick's Picks

And if you’re superstitious and believe in curses, there is this headline from the latest edition of Barron’s: “Stocks Could Gain Another 20% in 2025. Embrace the Bubble”. Contrary indicators don’t get better than that.

“I Think It’s Pretty Clear We’ve Avoided a Recession”

By Gary Tanashian, NFTRH

Two indicators I consider primary to macro boom/bust signaling are forecasting an oncoming bust and market liquidity contraction, respectively. These indicators are not necessarily good timers, but they are conditions that will likely be in effect when the next economic bust and market liquidity problems manifest.

Still No New Highs For Gold Since 1980

By Kelsey Williams

When comparing intraday highs, the latest gold price peak of $2785 is far cheaper than its 1980 ($3407) inflation-adjusted price.

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