Quantitative Easing in Disguise?

The Fed is headed for an annual operating loss for the first time in 108 years. They will soon be forced to print the money to cover their expenses. A conundrum, indeed!

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The World Has a Debt Problem

Inflation appears to have peaked and markets are partying across the board. But if we examine the risks of global debt, is the optimism justified?

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Crypto Contagion Makes Gold Shine

Gold was up 11% last month as crypto and the U.S. dollar faltered. Economic hardships on the horizon may trigger the yellow metal’s next meteoric rise.

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Gold Rallies! Can it Last?

The Fed can fix monetary policy, but cannot fix deglobalization, public debt, or fiscal spending. They can’t fix the reasons we own gold.

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The Global Empire of Risk

Should the Fed pay attention to the IMF’s warnings about global financial risks and deteriorating market conditions? Probably, but more red-hot inflation data means their hands are tied.

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Recessionary Red Flags

The current pace of rate hikes has no modern precedent. With recessionary red flags popping up everywhere, what will it take for the Fed to reverse course?

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