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Stefan Gleason: Gold, Fort Knox, and the Dollar’s Future

Gleason argued that the global monetary system is undergoing a major shift as countries increasingly turn to gold to reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar.

Chinese Gold Imports Hit Two-Year High in May

Chinese ETFs reported their first outflows since August 2025 last month, and there was a 38% decrease in gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange, reflecting wholesale demand.

U.S. Government Runs Another Big Budget Deficit as Tariff Revenue Goes Negative

The Trump administration spent $292.65 billion more than it took in as revenues dipped due to tariff refunds.

Trump’s Attempt To End the Iran War Infuriates the Uniparty

When it comes to wars, there is no Republican Party nor is there a Democratic Party. There is only the “yes!” party.

RIP Alan Greenspan, Schizophrenic Gold Bug

Even after leaving office, Greenspan maintained that a properly functioning gold standard had provided an important discipline for governments and central banks.

There's a New Sheriff in Town! Will He Act Differently Than the Old Sheriff?

The committee held interest rates steady at between 3.5 and 3.75 percent, and it hinted that there could be a rate hike before the end of the year.

Warsh Fed to Liberate Gold?

The bottom line is this new Warsh Fed may very well liberate gold from Fed tyranny.  For long years gold has suffered sharp selloffs after FOMC decisions...

The UK Government Has Just Explained Why People Own Gold

Gold does not rise in a vacuum. It rises when investors conclude that too much debt has been issued against too little discipline, when central banks discover that inflation is less transitory than advertised, when governments borrow with the self-control of a toddler...

Social Insecurity, Surprise Edition

We all know that Social Security as it is currently constructed will run out of money in the early 2030s. Social Security's cost has exceeded its non-interest income since 2010.

Gold and Silver Pullbacks Temporary

When interest rates are low bonds and cash yield very little. The cost of holding gold shrinks, making it a much more attractive store of value, which pushes prices higher.

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