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America Just Crossed $40 Trillion. What Happens When the Bond Market Says Enough?
U.S. debt has crossed $40 trillion as borrowing costs climb. Nomi Prins explains why the bond market matters, why QE could return, and why gold, silver and other hard assets may benefit.
Could the U.S. Treasury Return to Its 1934 Gold Playbook?
Former Swiss banker Clive Thompson explains how America’s rising debt burden could eventually push policymakers toward revaluing the nation’s gold reserves. He also explores what that could mean for Treasury yields, government financing, and the future of the monetary system.
Why Life Is So Expensive: What the Inflation Rate Misses
Inflation feels worse than the official numbers because consumer prices tell only part of the story. Learn how monetary expansion reshapes the cost of living, pushes capital into scarce assets, and changes what investors should look for.
Gold Will Not Replace The Dollar. And That's a Good Thing.
The dollar is losing ground, but no rival currency is close to replacing it. Instead, a new monetary system is emerging, one where dollars remain essential for trade, stablecoins extend their reach, and gold becomes the world’s long-term insurance policy.
This Macro Risk Could Destroy the Economy for Decades
Fertility rates across the developed world have collapsed to levels that cannot sustain current populations, yet investors are barely paying attention. By 2040, fewer workers will be supporting more retirees, pressuring pensions, healthcare, housing and entire industries...
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The Strong Dollar, Strong Gold Paradox: When Momentum Breaks the Rules
This article breaks down the unprecedented divergence between gold’s record momentum and a strong U.S. dollar, revealing how market psychology, debt, and central-bank behavior are rewriting the rules of global finance.
Chasing the Unprintable: Why Cardboard Beats Currencies
This article explores the rise of sports card collecting - from multimillion-dollar Mantles and Wagners to the steady climb of 1990s Jordan commemoratives - set against the backdrop of a declining U.S. dollar. While fiat currencies are endlessly reproduced, scarce assets from cards to classic cars and gold prove their power to preserve wealth. In a world of infinite printing, only the finite survives.
The Death of the 60/40? Why Wall Street Is Quietly Turning to Gold
The 60/40 portfolio thrived for 40 years, but its assumptions — low inflation, falling rates, reliable bond hedges — are gone. Morgan Stanley’s new 60/20/20 framework signals a seismic shift: stocks for growth, short Treasuries for stability, and gold as the hedge of last resort. Investors must now ask if this marks the end of an era, and the beginning of a golden one.
America’s Digital Dollar - Without the Fed: How Stablecoins Won Round One
How regulated stablecoins became America’s digital-dollar strategy - what changed in law, how reserves create a new bid for T-bills, and why 24/7 rails matter for markets. We map the upside and the risks (runs, issuer concentration) and the tells to watch next: federal charters, monthly reserve reports, and interop across chains.
Why Bitcoin’s Biggest Risk Comes from Its Investors
Bitcoin’s biggest threat isn’t regulation or energy debates, it’s investor behavior. Investor fear, greed, and discipline will determine if Bitcoin evolves from speculation to a recognized global asset class.
Whispers in the Vault: Why Gold Stocks Remain the Market’s Forgotten Giants
Global gold demand hit US $132 billion in Q2 2025, while mine supply barely grew and production costs soared. Despite this imbalance, gold equities remain under-owned and undervalued - an echo of past cycles where miners eventually outpaced bullion. Whispers in the Vault explores why scarcity may become miners’ greatest hidden asset.
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.
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