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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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The Fertility Crisis: Too Few People Will Break the System
While the world frets over inflation, war, and resource scarcity, a quieter crisis is already rewriting the rules of global economics. It’s not too many people — it’s too few. Welcome to the fertility crisis.
Bitcoin Adoption: A New Monetary Order in the Making
From obscure beginnings to a serious financial movement, Bitcoin adoption is reshaping how the world thinks about money, trust, and the future of finance.
Canada’s Economic Future in the Balance: Spencer Fernando on the 2025 Election
Political commentator Spencer Fernando joins Pinnacle Digest to discuss how Canada’s 2025 federal election could reshape its economic future. From stalled pipelines to tax competitiveness and brain drain, this conversation highlights the critical decisions facing the nation at a moment of profound transition.
Crypto vs Banks: Can Bitcoin’s New Titans Challenge Fiat's Old Guard?
Binance and Coinbase may lead in crypto, but they’re still dwarfed by the size and scope of traditional banks. Yet Bitcoin’s growing integration into corporate and sovereign finance is changing the narrative fast. This blog explores the shifting balance of power between crypto-native firms and Wall Street’s legacy titans.
The Silent Collapse That Could Crush Property Values
Aaron Hoddinott explores how population collapse is set to reshape housing markets, challenge long-term asset values, and threaten the foundations of modern economies. If you own property, invest in real estate, or care about preserving wealth, this is a must-read.
Stablecoins and U.S. Treasuries: How Tether Became a Silent Giant in America’s Debt Market
Stablecoins are no longer just crypto sidekicks. With billions parked in U.S. Treasuries, they're becoming pivotal players in global finance—and potential shock absorbers for U.S. debt markets.
The AI Bubble Deflates: NASDAQ Down to 29 P/E Ratio
As NASDAQ valuations remain elevated on AI promises, global central banks quietly amass record holdings in American tech, while echoes of past bubbles linger ominously.
Canada's Mining Sector Is Fighting the Wrong War
Canada’s mining sector helped build this country — but today, it’s being smothered by bureaucracy and cultural gridlock. While the world scrambles for critical minerals, we’re stuck in a system that slows down the very people trying to supply them.
Grant Williams on Gold, War & What Comes Next
When U.S. Treasury sanctions froze Russia’s reserves, something snapped in global finance. Grant Williams explains why gold is rising, trust is collapsing, and the buy-the-dip era may be over.
Killing Canada’s Prosperity: The Productivity and Investment Crisis
Canada is falling behind — not from lack of resources, but from a systemic failure to reward productivity and innovation.
Gold Rally Reignites TSX Venture: Spurs Big Financings
Gold’s breakout has reignited investor interest in the TSX Venture, triggering large financings and renewed momentum across junior mining stocks. As majors generate record free cash flow, a new wave of M&A may be about to begin.
Franco-Nevada: The Greatest Royalty Company in History?
Franco-Nevada rewrote the rules of mining by never swinging a pickaxe. This is the story of how a quiet royalty company became one of the greatest wealth-building machines in resource history.
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