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A noted financial analyst argues that despite the historical advantages of capitalism, the average living standard is now declining because of heightened government interventions, including taxation, regulations, and inflation. He refers to the […]

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, the Royal Mint reported a surge in gold and silver investments as alternatives to disappointing traditional savings and stock returns. First-time precious metal investors increased by 17% in the first half of 2023, […]

In the event of a US recession, Treasury 10-year yields might approach a robust 3%, and the S&P 500 might stabilize around 3,000. This adjustment aligns with the anticipated movement of copper towards a solid $3 a pound. The rise in precious […]

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns of a potential U.S. debt crisis, especially as U.S. debt surpassed $33 trillion. The rise in debt, accelerated by a 50% increase in federal spending from 2019-2021, has heightened concerns of a […]

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The financial news media, previously optimistic, are now blatantly pessimistic. Past assurances about inflation control and a "soft landing" for the economy have been replaced by stark warnings. Stock markets are faltering, fears of a recession […]

Amid persistent high inflation and interest rates, 60% of U.S. adults live paycheck to paycheck. With the consumer price index up 3.7% from last year, stagnant wages strain households. The Federal Reserve's 11 rate hikes haven't stemmed inflation, […]

JPMorgan strategist, Marko Kolanovic, warns of looming downturns as the S&P 500 nears his 4,200 target, drawing parallels to the 2008 crisis. He cites challenges like overvalued markets, tech stock gains concentration, and tighter financial […]

The S&P 500 Equal Weight index has plummeted, erasing gains and revealing a bleak broader market concealed by the performance of tech giants like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple in the standard S&P 500. Dominance of these few stocks heightens […]

Pending home sales in August plummeted 7.1% MoM, drastically worse than the forecasted 1% drop, marking the sharpest decline since September 2022. This downturn mirrors the record lows during the COVID lockdown. Every region faced setbacks, with […]

The U.S. economic outlook darkens as the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) releases revised Q2 GDP data. Personal consumption, a pivotal component of GDP, was a significant letdown. Initially expected at 1.7%, it came in at just 0.8%, a dramatic […]

With the Asian hegemons undoubtedly able to introduce gold standards, where does that leave the dollar? This article describes just how precarious the fiat dollar’s position has become. For now, the dollar appears to be buoyed up by rising bond […]

Initial jobless claims stood at 204k for the consecutive second week, noticeably below the anticipated 215k. This marks the lowest non-seasonally-adjusted claims since September 2022, registering at 175. While anomalies such as the Ohio fraud and […]

In the world of politics, there's often more to the story than meets the eye.

The Federal Reserve has pushed interest rates to over 5%. At the most recent FOMC meeting, it indicated that it may have to hold rates higher for longer. But the mainstream remains unconcerned. The narrative is that the Fed has successfully raised […]

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve, and people are wondering, what will it do next? The messaging coming from the central bankers is that they will need to keep interest rates higher for longer. But is that possible given the economic conditions […]

Gold's Market Dynamics: Unlike consumer goods, gold isn't consumed but held. Its market is unique: gold holders can be both sellers and buyers. An uptick in trades doesn't necessarily mean higher demand. Gold's supply represents owners' willingness […]

A potential U.S. government shutdown looms on Sept. 30, and if it happens, it might be worse than previous instances. Historical shutdowns usually stemmed from policy disputes, but this one revolves around fundamental disagreements over government […]

Bank of America reported a staggering $105.79 billion in unrealized losses on its held-to-maturity (HTM) securities for Q2 2023. This amount represents 34% of all unrealized losses from 4,645 FDIC-insured banks. Despite being the second-largest bank […]

The Case-Shiller indices show a significant rise in housing bubbles since 2000. Miami and San Diego lead with a 317% surge, with index values at 417, followed closely by Los Angeles at +316%. The index uses a "sales pairs" method, offering a more […]

While a drastic 40% market plunge might not be imminent, the numbers suggest that a significant drop is plausible. If real rates dip and growth remains stagnant, the S&P could potentially fall to 3,500, marking an 18% descent from its September […]

The US dollar index soared to its peak since November, while the 10-Year Treasury Note yield reached a high not seen since 2007, causing stock markets to plummet. The Fed's recent announcements caught investors off guard, leading to instability in […]

Mortgage rates have hit their highest levels in over 20 years, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.41 percent, the highest since December 2000. Consequently, mortgage applications have declined 1.3 percent, according to the Mortgage Bankers […]

China's bullion market has surged, with gold prices in Shanghai rising sharply over international rates. Due to a declining yuan, a slumping property market, and capital control measures, Chinese investors are flocking to gold as a safety measure. […]

S&P's former chairman, John Chambers, suggests the U.S. is in a worse fiscal state than during its 2011 credit downgrade. With an imminent threat of a government shutdown due to deepening political divisions, the nation's credit is at risk. […]

U.S. government bond prices have plummeted, unsettling the stock market. Treasury yields have surged to 16-year highs, negatively impacting stocks, with tech giants like Amazon and Apple seeing notable declines. The robust U.S. economy and Federal […]

July's durable goods orders were revised downward to a -5.6% MoM drop, the most significant since COVID lockdowns. August saw a slight rise of 0.2% MoM, against an expected -0.5%. Excluding transports, orders increased by 0.4% MoM, after July's […]

Economic momentum is dwindling. With this, we can anticipate decreased economic activity and potentially falling asset prices. High leverage and soaring interest rates might trigger a significant crisis, possibly worse than last March's banking […]

Retail crime increased in 2022, leading to a loss of $112.1 billion in inventory, a jump from $93.9 billion the previous year, according to the National Retail Federation. The rise caused retailers to adapt: many heightened security measures, […]

The Fed people insist the economy is strong. They upped their GDP growth projections at their last meeting. Joe Biden thinks the economy is strong. He keeps bragging about the marvelous achievements of “Bidenomics.” Mainstream economists keep […]

Interest rates continue to push relentlessly higher. As Peter Schiff explained in his podcast, that’s a big problem when the entire economy is built on a foundation of cheap money. But most people in the mainstream don’t seem to grasp the […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/27/2023 Lowell Resources' John Forwood sees exploration upside and strategic potential in three resource stocks.John Forwood is the CEO of Lowell Resources Funds Management. Lowell Resources Funds Management […]

Comparing gold only to fiat currencies can only capture its properties so far. This is why we are comparing it to the iPhone. In the realm of tech and economics, the iPhone 15 Pro costs 0.78 oz. of gold, a notable drop from the iPhone 14 Pro's 0.87 […]

Since 1791, there have been six significant Commodities Supercycles, each spanning 12 to 24 years. We're currently navigating the seventh, which started in March 2020. The previous cycle from 1999 to 2011 witnessed remarkable price escalations: oil […]

BRICS nations are aggressively divesting from U.S. Treasury bonds in a move against the U.S. economic policies. They dumped $18.9 billion just this month, totaling a staggering $122.7 billion in 2023. China, leading the trend, offloaded $117.4 […]

The decades-long fiat paper money system has led to global economic instability. Central banks' manipulation of interest rates since 1981 has caused surging debts, devaluation of savings, and promoted speculation over hard work. This has also fueled […]

American consumer confidence took a concerning hit this month, more than analysts anticipated, suggesting gloomier economic prospects ahead. The Conference Board highlighted a sharp decline in consumers' outlook for the future, often an early […]

Reading between the lines reveals the Fed's desperate wish for inflation to subside to a politically palatable level without further rate hikes or a looming recession. Yet, their strategy seems rooted in mere "hope" rather than clear foresight. The […]

August witnessed a drastic 8.7% MoM drop in new home sales, the steepest since September 2022. With the median sales price of new homes slightly declining to $430,300, it's still alarmingly higher than pre-pandemic rates. A Redfin report revealed a […]

A year ago, the UK bond market saw upheaval. Now, there's growing unease over the $25tn US government bond market. The Bank for International Settlements and the US Federal Reserve are alarmed by increased hedge fund bets, especially the […]

The push for a cashless society is growing, backed by digital payment conveniences. However, there's a risk of losing control and privacy. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) amplify these concerns by granting governments direct oversight of […]

Binance, once the dominant force in the crypto world after FTX's crash, is now facing challenges. U.S. agencies' enforcement threats have led to over a dozen senior executives departing and the layoff of 1,500 employees. Binance's market share has […]

JPMorgan Chase has controversially moved significant securities into the held-to-maturity (HTM) category, resulting in an unrealized loss of $36.7 billion. Many of these transfers weren't initially designated as HTM. Despite these alarming […]

Longer-term interest rates are surging, negatively impacting stocks and potentially the broader economy. The 10-year Treasury yield hit a 16-year high at 4.52%. This uptick threatens to further depress the housing market and deter corporate […]

JPMorgan's CEO warns of the risk of stagflation and believes the world is unprepared for central banks raising interest rates. He suggests the jump from a 5% to a 7% rate would be notably harmful. Emphasizing caution, he questions if businesses can […]

Rising interest rates due to Federal Reserve's decisions are straining American finances. Consumers face higher costs for home and car loans, and existing debts are becoming pricier. While the Fed intends to maintain these high rates, families […]

Yet another country wants gold. On Monday (Sept. 25), the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) announced it is buying gold from domestic sources to establish its own reserves. Tanzania Minister for Finance Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba announced plans to establish a […]

Americans are worried about a looming credit crunch. That’s a big problem for an economy that runs on credit cards. One of the reasons for economic optimism you’ll hear bandied about out there in the mainstream is “the American consumer is […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/26/2023 This gold explorer says geophysical surveys and geological mapping found a 2.6-square-kilometer multi-element soil anomaly at its Cuprite project in Nevada's Walker Lane gold trend. See why the […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/26/2023 MAG Silver Corp. publishes its second annual sustainability report as the silver producer continues to ramp up output at its new processing plant in Mexico. Find out why analysts are recommending […]

In 2023, gold continues to be a valuable asset for diversified portfolios, showing resilience even with market shifts. The World Gold Council reported a 20% year-over-year increase in gold investments, mainly driven by bar, coin, and OTC market […]

In Q2 2023, global gold reserves peaked at 38,764 tonnes, surpassing the 1965 record. This shift suggests a new gold era, with central banks diversifying from the US dollar, especially since the 2008 crisis. As gold's value has grown by 66% and its […]

The SEC's 2012 rule for a Consolidated Audit Trail has raised significant privacy concerns. Originally intended to monitor trading activity following the 2010 flash crash, the rule now mandates tracking of every trade order, modification, and […]

The Fed's latest quarterly data reveals significant wealth disparities in the US. The top 0.1% of households hold nearly 13% of total wealth, while the top 10% possess 56%. In contrast, the majority of Americans, falling between the top 10% and […]

US 10-year Treasury yields are nearing 4.50%, the highest since 2008, risking a third consecutive year of negative performance, unprecedented in history. Mortgage rates have increased by 156% to 7.3% since Biden took office, with the US Treasury […]

China and Russia lead in global gold production. Historically, gold has been significant in money systems and may become crucial again, countering central bankers' habits of money printing since 1914. Critics have dismissed gold, ignoring its […]

The traditional link between gold prices and interest rates seems to be breaking. Previously, low rates meant high gold prices, and high rates led to a drop in gold prices. However, despite recent hikes in inflation-adjusted rates, gold prices […]

Is the canary in the coal mine signaling trouble in China?

The U.S. economy is facing simultaneous threats: potential auto worker strikes, a possible government shutdown, the resumption of student loan payments, and rising oil prices. Together, these could exacerbate an already cooling economy due to high […]

Despite a reported slowdown in inflation, Americans are still grappling with high prices for essential items like gas and food. This ongoing financial strain is contributing to a growing discontent towards the Biden administration's economic […]

Goldman Sachs reports that credit card companies are facing their fastest rate of losses since the 2008 recession. With current losses at 3.63% and U.S. credit card debt exceeding $1 trillion, these losses are expected to rise to 4.93%. Analyst Ryan […]

The pandemic severely affected mall retailers. The mall's occupancy plummeted from 96% to below 50%. Owners Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Brookfield Properties ceased mortgage payments, and by August, major brands like Nordstrom exited. The mall's […]

US and UK policymakers are at odds over decisions. The Bank of Japan downplays potential rate hikes. US hospitality faces challenges adapting to post-pandemic cost-efficiencies. Europe is on a downturn; the Bank of England freezes rate hikes amidst […]

China's capacity for monetary policy easing is limited, said Liu Shijin, an adviser to the People's Bank of China. He warned of increasing side effects if China relies solely on macro policies to stabilize growth, emphasizing the need for structural […]

Last week, a federal grand jury indicted Democrat Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian Menendez on bribery charges. According to the indictment, the senator and his wife took bribes, including 13 gold bars, from three New Jersey […]

Everybody knew that the Federal Reserve wasn’t going to hike rates at the September FOMC meeting. And yet everybody waited with bated breath to hear what Jerome Powell would say. In his podcast, Peter Schiff explained why people hang on Powell’s […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/25/2023 Blackwolf Copper and Gold Ltd. has finalized the deal to acquire Optimum Ventures. Read on to see why analysts like this expanding company's stock.Blackwolf Copper and Gold Ltd. (BWCG:TSX.V) reported […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/25/2023 It's now up to an Ecuadorian court to decide the fate of environmental consultation processes for halted projects there, including BacTech Environmental Corp.'s bioleaching plant in Tenguel.It's now […]

Source: Michael Siperco 09/25/2023 The mining company is developing and seeking a partner to advance its large-scale, British Columbia mine offering long-term upside potential, noted an RBC Capital Markets report.Seabridge Gold Inc. […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/25/2023 Arizona Gold & Silver recently changed its name and passed several other motions. Read on to see why analysts like this company's shares.Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. (AZS:TSX; AZASF:OTC) has […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/25/2023 Omineca Mining and Metals has released an update on its gold projects in Canada. Read more to see why analysts like this company's stock.According to a press release put out by the company, Omineca […]

The current price of silver might not truly represent its actual market demand, suggesting potential long-term manipulation. Evident physical shortages and the overly extended short positions in silver derivatives further reinforce this notion. […]

Amid deteriorating European economic data and wary central bank decisions, gold stands firm. France's services sector contraction intensifies concerns, prompting experts to scrutinize upcoming central bank actions. While central banks hint at […]

Commodities faced a minor decline last week due to hawkish moves by the FOMC and other market corrections. Despite rising bond yields, silver and other precious metals unexpectedly rose, possibly as a hedge against the FOMC's uncertain outcomes, […]

A potential government shutdown is deepening the business world's anxiety amid already challenging conditions like inflation and labor strikes. Business leaders are frustrated, seeing it as another avoidable crisis. With no clear solution in sight, […]

Dire underinvestment in the oil industry may cause a severe supply shortage, driving oil prices to a potential $150 a barrel. JPMorgan warns of a decade-long tight supply, with a predicted shortfall of 700,000 barrels a day by 2030 due to stagnant […]

The global business landscape is under strain, with the UK signaling a potential worldwide recession. A new survey reveals the UK experienced its fastest employment drop since the 2009 financial crisis. The PMI's decline, a result of weakening […]

European currencies are plummeting, with bleak economic prospects and looming rate cuts. Sterling hit a six-month low against the dollar, while other European currencies are also faltering amid rising oil prices and a strengthening dollar. There's […]

Euro area growth is stagnating, particularly in France and the UK, despite minor improvements in Germany. Inflationary pressures, though currently moderate, loom on the horizon. The US faces further economic challenges with manufacturing barely […]

Central banks, including the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve, are grappling with the complexity of addressing prolonged high inflation. Despite recent challenges, like misjudging the transitory nature of inflation and dealing with […]

US debt surpassed $33 trillion just 60 hours ago and has increased by an additional $50 billion. This translates to an increase of $833 million in debt every hour. Equally distributing the total US debt to every household would result in a burden of […]

The FOMC and the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates this week. Following the FOMC’s decision, gold and silver fell on the back of its hawkish statement before recovering slightly. In Europe this morning, gold was $1926 up a net $2 from […]

Accounting for inflation, current home prices surpass any previous records. Homes now cost 20% more than their inflation-adjusted 2008 peak. Shockingly, the median home now sells for an alarming 530% of the median annual income, and the median house […]

Bonds have plunged to their weakest levels in years, pushing mortgage rates to near a 23-year high of 7.47% for a 30-year fixed rate. The Conference Board's Leading Economic Indicator reported a decline of -0.4% for August, with a year-over-year […]

Growth is linked to increasing debt and spending, but when discretionary spending falls, growth stumbles. High corporate profits are unsustainable, and if they drop to a more historic norm, it could lead to a 2/3 decline in stock valuations. Current […]

Amid fears of prolonged high interest rates, investors are rapidly withdrawing from equities, says Bank of America Corp. Global equity funds lost $16.9 billion in a week, with US stocks hit hardest. Alarming signs point towards potential market […]

Source: Timothy Lee 09/22/2023 The objectives of the Canadian miner's fresh strategic direction are to improve production and reduce costs, noted a Red Cloud Securities report.Silver X Mining Corp. (AGX:TSX.V) restarted operations at its […]

Source: Michael Ballanger 09/22/2023 Michael Ballanger of GGM Advisory Inc. takes a look at the current state of the gold and silver market to tell you that while gold and silver sentiment is at an all-time low, it may me time to load […]

Source: Streetwise Reports 09/22/2023 Fabled Copper Corp. announced the results of its first-phase sampling program at its OHM lithium property in Quebec. Why is the company so excited about this soft, silvery metal?Fabled Copper Corp. […]

First-time jobless claims in the U.S. dropped to 201k last week, marking the lowest since January. This decline wasn't influenced by previous irregularities from Ohio and Minnesota. Continuing claims fell below 1.7 million, also a low since January. […]

China, in a strategic move, increased its gold reserves in August, positioning itself positively in the global market. While global gold ETFs saw outflows, Chinese ETFs recorded inflows, highlighting the nation's strong inclination towards the […]

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns of the U.S. resorting to printing more money as its debt escalates, leading to potential economic instability. As debt surpasses income, consumption gets strained, pushing the government towards quantitative easing to […]

Following Western sanctions due to Russia's incursion into Ukraine, the UAE's primary gold supplier in the past year was Russia. According to the UN's Comtrade database, the UAE imported 96.4 tons of Russian gold, constituting about a third of […]

The House Financial Services Committee approved a bill banning the Fed from developing a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). Introduced by Congressman Tom Emmer, the bill highlights concerns about privacy and individual sovereignty. Despite […]

The U.S. penalizes the homeless, poor, and mentally ill for merely trying to survive. Despite a housing crisis, laws against basic survival activities rise. The bail system jails those who can't pay, ruining lives. Many can't handle minor […]

Rising flash mob thefts across the U.S. are devastating retailers, forcing many to lock up goods reminiscent of restrictive shopping eras. Crimes like the $300,000 heist at a Los Angeles Nordstrom are becoming commonplace. This criminal surge, […]

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Amid pandemic lockdowns, record inflation, mounting student debt, and an unstable job market, more young adults are living with their families than striking out on their own. The American Dream seems shattered, with 45% of Americans aged 18 to 29 […]

New interventionist policies threaten to choke the gig economy, imposing burdens like fixed minimum wages. While most gig workers value their independence, these changes risk excluding many, especially the less competitive. The red tape and rising […]