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The Dumbest Ideas in Economics and Why Sound Money Still Matters

Mike Maharrey tackles what he described as three of the "dumbest" ideas currently floating around in the realm of economics. 

A Wartime Calm Before the Storm

We’re covering two topics: the latest economic news and the Israel conflict. Both seem to be in a brief lull, but it may not last.

Another Month, Another Massive Biden Budget Deficit

In 2024 so far, Uncle Sam paid over $956.3 billion in interest, over 23% of taxes collected. The only spending category bigger than interest on the debt is Social Security. 

Many Countries Turning to a "Stateless Currency" -- Gold

If you are concerned that the U.S. could pull the "dollar rug" out from under you, why not pull out from the dollar system first? Gold is the perfect reserve asset.

Tyranny in the UK – Can it Happen Here?

Here are just three recent examples of how the “deep state” or the permanent government is conspiring to restrict political dialogue in the United States.

Money Metals Opens Idaho-Based Gold Depository Larger Than Fort Knox

The high-security gold and silver storage compound cost $28 million to construct, can hold upwards of $100 billion in gold and silver, and can be further expanded to 60,000 square feet.

Gold Supply Falling Short of Demand

In a world of resource depletion, gold exploration companies must find new deposits to meet the growing production needs required to keep up with current gold demand, which outpaces supply.

Gold Revaluation Is Far More Democratic Money Creation Than Platinum Coins

A longstanding obscure statute lets the Treasury mint platinum coins of any value, boosting the U.S. money supply without addressing national debt or needing Congress's approval.

BIS Gold Swaps Rose 32 Tonnes in July, Seem Tied to Short-Term Trading

Given what is happening in the gold market more generally, it appears reasonable to assume that the Federal Reserve is the BIS' customer for the swaps transactions.

25 Years and Counting

July was exhausting for news hounds. I can’t remember a month like it, with every day bringing new shockers. Now August is taking it all to another level as we get blasted with unexpected economic data and huge market moves.

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