I have seen more than my fair share of financial crises during my time in the U.S. government. I was the assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury for financial institutions during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. during the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The U.S. government resorted to deficit-financed spending […]
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The gold market continues to consolidate near its record above $2,750 an ounce. Despite the precious metal’s 33% rally so far this year, one analyst says this is still the calm before the storm, and now is the time for investors to be overweight in commodities, specifically gold. In a recent interview with Kitco News,
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The yellow metal, which has become increasingly attractive as other traditional “safe haven” assets face mounting risks. According to strategists at Bank of America, investors – which includes central banks – should rotate into gold as a form of wealth protection against stubborn inflation and debt debasement caused by endless fiat printing and government borrowing.
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Your Parents Bought Groceries with Silver A potential collapse of the U.S. dollar could create significant uncertainty, leading many to seek safer ways to protect their wealth and have hard money on hand in case there is a need for barter and trade. During periods of economic turmoil, civil unrest, or war, precious metals like
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The gold market now finds itself in a longer-lasting gold run than any since the U.S. fully abandoned the gold standard in August 1971. “Over the past five years, the weekly spot price of gold has increased by more than 70%, from around $1,400/oz. in June 2019 to over $2,400/oz in July 2024.” “Prices resumed
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Silver is a dual investment vehicle, providing protection as a safe-haven asset while its special properties enable industrial applications in thousands of products, providing benefits not found in other assets. Silver is a Safe-Haven Asset Silver, like gold, is considered a safe-haven asset because its value tends to increase significantly during times of inflation, economic
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People constantly ask, “Why is gold valuable?” The Allure of Gold Gold has long captivated individuals and societies with its unique qualities and historical significance for thousands of years. Gold was first used in jewelry by the Egyptians around 5000 BCE. The Sumer civilization around 3000 BCE also used gold jewelry. Gold chains were
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