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What Actually Causes Inflation | Steve Hanke
Oil shocks grab headlines, but Steve Hanke says they do not cause inflation. Hanke explains why money supply growth matters far more, why the 1970s are widely misunderstood, and why he believes the United States is likely heading toward more inflation, not less.

Small Caps Have Rarely Looked This Cheap Relative To Large Caps
Small-cap stocks have now trailed large caps for five straight years, matching one of the longest stretches of underperformance in recent market history.

The Panic Premium | M&A Activity About to Surge
The last gold bull market didn’t climax with price alone; it ended in billion-dollar buyouts and 30 to 60 percent premiums. From 2001 to 2011, gold surged from under $300 to over $1,500 before major players truly began scrambling for ounces. Today, with gold pressing historic highs again, investors are asking a familiar question: when does the panic premium return?

How to Think Like a Venture Capitalist in Small-Cap Markets
Small-cap markets reward investors who understand the difference between progress and proof. Aaron Hoddinott examines how venture capital thinking applies to sub-billion dollar companies across sectors like AI and mining, where announcements are often mistaken for outcomes.

Mexico’s Silver War: Cartels, Politics, and the Rising Risk to Global Supply
For centuries, silver has shaped Mexico’s fortunes and fueled conflict across its mining regions. As cartel violence intensifies in key production states, investors are being reminded that extracting precious metals in Mexico has never been purely about geology. The country’s long and dangerous history with silver may once again collide with global supply.
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Is Bitcoin Really “Digital Gold”?
Every empire believed it would last forever...none did. Today, with soaring fiscal deficits, mass migration, and AI disruption shaking global foundations, investors are searching for new anchors.

Could European Banks Be at the Epicenter of the Next Financial Crisis?
Europe’s largest banks may look well-capitalized on paper, but hidden risks, from complex assets to shadow finance, leave the system exposed. A shock in London, Madrid, Paris, or Milan could quickly ripple across North America, reshaping markets and currencies.

Lessons from Post-War Financial Repression — And How to Ride Through It
This article explores the lessons of post-WWII financial repression, the winners and losers it created, and how investors today can prepare for a decade of negative real rates, shifting capital flows, and the rise of real assets.

The West Rises: How North America and Australia Sparked the Silver Revival
Fueled by innovative miners, strategic acquisitions, and booming industrial demand, Western silver output soared last year, led by Canada’s 33% jump. Meanwhile, Chile’s 17% drop exposed the vulnerabilities of a sector under pressure from climate challenges and costly project delays.

Lithium Isn’t Dead - it’s More Alive Than Ever
With CATL’s mine closure tightening global supply, lithium’s long-term demand story is back in focus. North America’s rising production could shape the industry’s next boom cycle.

Golden Alchemy: Switzerland’s Refining Legacy & the Tariff Shock
This article explores Switzerland’s dominance in gold refining, the sudden U.S. tariff shock, and how BRICS nations and alternative hubs could reshape the future of the global gold trade.

The Greatest Illusion in Finance: How Banks Create Money from Nothing
This article unpacks the hidden mechanics of modern banking, revealing how commercial banks create money out of nothing through credit issuance. It traces the evolution from fractional reserve theory to the revolutionary credit creation theory, exposing how credit expansion—not savings—drives asset booms, inflation, and systemic risk.

Copper’s Tariff Shock: What the Market Plunge Really Means for Investors
Let's unpack the historic plunge, the policy twist behind it, and why copper remains one of the most strategic and contested resources for the decades ahead.

Titanium: The Strategic Metal That Powers Empires
With production concentrated in a handful of countries and demand rising from aerospace to EVs, titanium’s role as a critical mineral has never been more vital. For investors, the story is clear: titanium isn’t just an industrial metal, it’s a pillar of future security and innovation.

Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Moment: A Masterclass in Wealth Creation
By dominating the AI hardware market and evolving into a full-stack platform, Nvidia has created over a million percent returns for long-term investors. Its journey offers key lessons for small-cap speculators and raises important questions about what’s next for the world’s most valuable company.

The GENIUS Act: How a Quiet Law Could Spark a Financial Revolution
By legalizing tokenized securities, integrating stablecoins into the banking system, and introducing tax-deferred crypto accounts, the GENIUS Act lays the foundation for a modernized financial ecosystem, one that could transform how capital flows, how assets are held, and how investors build wealth.

The Hidden Driver: Why Every Investor Must Watch Geopolitical Risk
Geopolitical risk is no longer a background concern, it’s a central force reshaping global markets. This article unpacks how political instability, trade wars, and regional conflicts are influencing capital flows, supply chains, and investment strategies in real time.
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