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Oil Tests Central Banker Nerves With Mideast on ‘Knife Edge’

Oil Tests Central Banker Nerves With Mideast on ‘Knife Edge’ (Bloomberg) -- Global central bankers fretting about geopolitics just got another sharp reminder overnight about the potential threat that the Middle East poses to their inflation fight.   In the same week that multiple monetary officials meeting in Washington said they’re on the lookout for [...] READ MORE

Treasury Rally Stalls as Economic Concerns Overtake Haven Demand

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries all but erased their biggest rally of the year as investor focus shifted back to the US inflation outlook following an escalation of Middle East conflict that stoked demand for havens.   The US 10-year yield rebounded to nearly 4.63%, within a basis point of Thursday’s closing level, after falling as much [...] READ MORE

GOLD – We need to talk about China…

A few years ago I was invited to speak to a group of about 120 Chinese investors visiting the UK to explain how the gold market in London, as the global epicentre, operates – essentially infrastructure. They were wealthy, influential and from right across the country. None of them, it seemed, spoke English, so the [...] READ MORE

The Psychology of Inflation

A reader asks:   I get all the stuff Ben has been saying about inflation — wages have kept pace, economic growth has been higher than the 2010s, wages have risen the most for lower income people, etc. I get all that. My husband and I own a house and own stocks so we’ve benefitted [...] READ MORE

Gold’s “Catapult Has Been Built; Silver’s is Next”

The time has come to cite the many reasons why Gold has risen, and why Gold will continue to launch to much higher levels. The USGovt debt and USTreasury Bond default, in my opinion, deserve the lead factors along with powerful price inflation. These factors are not featured in the press. The Jackass has stated [...] READ MORE

A Comprehensive Guide to Gold Coins: Investing in Canadian and International Options

Gold Coins have always been valued throughout historical periods. They act as a type of financial insurance by performing well during periods of economic instability compared to stocks and bonds. Therefore, Whether you are someone who is experienced when it comes to investing in gold or one who is just a newbee, understanding different types [...] READ MORE

The TRUTH About Costco Gold Bars

There’s a lot of hype about Costco’s gold bar sales lately...what is it all about? Why are Costco selling gold and silver bars in the first place? Are buyers getting a good price? Join best selling author Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard as they dive into the details on this interesting move by the retail [...] READ MORE

Gold Prices Can Keep Rallying, This Investing Pro Says. Here Are Her Picks.

John Maynard Keynes called the gold standard a barbarous relic, but the yellow metal recently has outshone far more modern assets.   The price of gold is up 15% this year to a recent $2,409, and has gained 22% since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in March 2022, a move that typically batters [...] READ MORE

European Central Bank should cut in June to avoid falling behind inflation curve, policymaker says

“Barring a major surprise we should cut rates because we are now confident enough and increasingly confident about the disinflationary path in the euro area,” Bank of France Governor Villeroy told CNBC’s Karen Tso on Thursday. His comments come shortly after the central bank recently gave its clearest indication yet that it could cut interest [...] READ MORE