Jan 26, 2023
While many people may think the earth is a source of unlimited energy and raw materials, that isn't necessarily the case. And while we may be familiar with the depletion of above-ground resources like forests, lakes, and rivers, many of us don't give any thought to gold.
Jan 19, 2023
In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, big U.S. banks faced numerous calls to be broken up. After a $700 billion bailout and fears that the financial system had been on the verge of collapse, Americans wanted to ensure that such a crisis never occurred again.
Jan 13, 2023
Gold and silver have been on a tear so far this year, which probably shouldn't be all that surprising given the many headwinds facing the economy right now. But why now, you might ask? Why weren't gold and silver climbing much of last year?
Jan 6, 2023
It's safe to say that 2022 was not the best year that gold has ever had. While the yellow metal made some great gains early in the year, continued selling throughout the year drove the price down at times.
Dec 23, 2022
To say that this year has been one of ups and downs, twists and turns, elation and disappointment is perhaps an understatement. And perhaps nowhere has that been more keenly felt than in markets.
Dec 16, 2022
This week's inflation data brought a little bit of welcome news, namely that the overall inflation rate has fallen once again, this time to 7.1% year-to-year. To markets, this is a sign that the Federal Reserve's monetary tightening is starting to bear fruit, and that the...
Dec 9, 2022
While 2022 may have been a disappointing year at points for some investors, rumors of gold's demise have been greatly exaggerated. The yellow metal is climbing in price again, and has just about erased all of its losses for the year.
Dec 1, 2022
As we march toward the end of the year, there are more and more mounting signs that recession is drawing closer.