March 7, 2024

What Causes the Economy to Crash?

Economic crashes begin with artificially low interest rates and credit expansion which lead to a misallocation of resources, inevitably culminating in a recession.

March 5, 2024

Gold soars to all-time high, China leads the charge

Gold has risen 6% in less than a week, achieving an all-time high.

February 27, 2024

Credit Spreads Approach 2007 Levels

Low credit spreads and surges in “extreme greed” often reflect a fervor which disregards proper risk assessment.

January 12, 2024

Credit Bubbles and Debt Troubles: The Case for Gold in 2024

Watch the replay: David McAlvany, CEO of Vaulted, discusses the 2024 economic outlook and strategies for investors.

December 7, 2023

Gold Steps Back After Spiking to Record Highs

Gold hit $2,146/oz on Monday, exceeding its previous all-time high by $65.

November 9, 2023

What Backs the United States Dollar?

Prior to 1971, the US dollar was backed by gold. Today, the dollar is backed by 2 things: the government’s ability to generate revenues (via debt or taxes), and its authority to compel economic participants to transact in dollars.

October 27, 2023

Gold Jumps Above $2,000 on Israel Conflict and US Debt Troubles

Monetary tightening has created difficulties for the US and foreign governments in managing debt. As these issues persist, gold’s role as a hedge against monetary instability and geopolitical unrest becomes increasingly important.

October 5, 2023

Metals Take a Dive as Yields Continue to Shoot Up

Markets dropped and yields rose amid concerns over the US debt maturity. The gold/silver ratio is providing an excellent entry point for silver.

September 21, 2023

Rising Defaults on Cars, Cards, and Corporate Debt: Consequences of Free Money?

The drastic increase in debt defaults show that rate hikes are starting to bite. The “free money” measures during COVID-19 seem to have delayed, not solved, the problem.

September 17, 2023

Seasonal Gold Demand: Trends and Performance

Indian wedding season, Christmas, Chinese Lunar New Year, and other seasonal patterns can significantly impact the price of gold.

September 7, 2023

Gold: Growth Asset or Insurance Policy?

Should investors own gold to capitalize on price increases, or hedge against the incoming recession? The answer may depend on monetary policy.

August 31, 2023

Why Do People Say “Gold is Money”?

History, economic theory, and empirical evidence: three arguments supporting gold as the purest form of money.

August 24, 2023

Real Yields and Gold: What’s Next?

After surging for a year and a half, real yields may be approaching a ceiling. If so, gold is primed for a strong resurgence.

August 16, 2023

Silver Industrial Uses: How Silver Runs The World

Silver is often associated with “second place.” But don’t be fooled: silver is a remarkable metal that often plays a much greater role in our everyday lives than its glamorous yellow counterpart.

August 9, 2023

Credit Rating Troubles Put a Shine on Gold

Assets and industries traditionally considered “safe havens” are rapidly losing their luster in our high interest rate environment. Precious metals could soon be the last bastion of safety.

July 20, 2023

Strong Earnings Hide Looming Bank Crisis

What Causes the Economy to Crash?

Economic crashes begin with artificially low interest rates and credit expansion which lead to a misallocation of resources, inevitably culminating in a recession.

Gold soars to all-time high, China leads the charge

Gold has risen 6% in less than a week, achieving an all-time high.

Credit Spreads Approach 2007 Levels

Low credit spreads and surges in “extreme greed” often reflect a fervor which disregards proper risk assessment.

Credit Bubbles and Debt Troubles: The Case for Gold in 2024

Watch the replay: David McAlvany, CEO of Vaulted, discusses the 2024 economic outlook and strategies for investors.

Gold Steps Back After Spiking to Record Highs

Gold hit $2,146/oz on Monday, exceeding its previous all-time high by $65.

What Backs the United States Dollar?

Prior to 1971, the US dollar was backed by gold. Today, the dollar is backed by 2 things: the government’s ability to generate revenues (via debt or taxes), and its authority to compel economic participants to transact in dollars.

Gold Jumps Above $2,000 on Israel Conflict and US Debt Troubles

Monetary tightening has created difficulties for the US and foreign governments in managing debt. As these issues persist, gold’s role as a hedge against monetary instability and geopolitical unrest becomes increasingly important.

Metals Take a Dive as Yields Continue to Shoot Up

Markets dropped and yields rose amid concerns over the US debt maturity. The gold/silver ratio is providing an excellent entry point for silver.

Rising Defaults on Cars, Cards, and Corporate Debt: Consequences of Free Money?

The drastic increase in debt defaults show that rate hikes are starting to bite. The “free money” measures during COVID-19 seem to have delayed, not solved, the problem.

Seasonal Gold Demand: Trends and Performance

Indian wedding season, Christmas, Chinese Lunar New Year, and other seasonal patterns can significantly impact the price of gold.

Gold: Growth Asset or Insurance Policy?

Should investors own gold to capitalize on price increases, or hedge against the incoming recession? The answer may depend on monetary policy.

Read more

Why Do People Say “Gold is Money”?

History, economic theory, and empirical evidence: three arguments supporting gold as the purest form of money.

Real Yields and Gold: What’s Next?

After surging for a year and a half, real yields may be approaching a ceiling. If so, gold is primed for a strong resurgence.

Read more

Silver Industrial Uses: How Silver Runs The World

Silver is often associated with “second place.” But don’t be fooled: silver is a remarkable metal that often plays a much greater role in our everyday lives than its glamorous yellow counterpart.

Credit Rating Troubles Put a Shine on Gold

Assets and industries traditionally considered “safe havens” are rapidly losing their luster in our high interest rate environment. Precious metals could soon be the last bastion of safety.

Strong Earnings Hide Looming Bank Crisis

To solve yesterday’s crisis, regulators have sowed the seeds of tomorrow’s crisis.

Read more

Economic crashes begin with artificially low interest rates and credit expansion which lead to a misallocation of resources, inevitably culminating in a recession.

Gold has risen 6% in less than a week, achieving an all-time high.

Low credit spreads and surges in “extreme greed” often reflect a fervor which disregards proper risk assessment.

Watch the replay: David McAlvany, CEO of Vaulted, discusses the 2024 economic outlook and strategies for investors.

Gold hit $2,146/oz on Monday, exceeding its previous all-time high by $65.

Prior to 1971, the US dollar was backed by gold. Today, the dollar is backed by 2 things: the government’s ability to generate revenues (via debt or taxes), and its authority to compel economic participants to transact in dollars.

Monetary tightening has created difficulties for the US and foreign governments in managing debt. As these issues persist, gold’s role as a hedge against monetary instability and geopolitical unrest becomes increasingly important.

Markets dropped and yields rose amid concerns over the US debt maturity. The gold/silver ratio is providing an excellent entry point for silver.

The drastic increase in debt defaults show that rate hikes are starting to bite. The “free money” measures during COVID-19 seem to have delayed, not solved, the problem.

Indian wedding season, Christmas, Chinese Lunar New Year, and other seasonal patterns can significantly impact the price of gold.

Should investors own gold to capitalize on price increases, or hedge against the incoming recession? The answer may depend on monetary policy.

History, economic theory, and empirical evidence: three arguments supporting gold as the purest form of money.

After surging for a year and a half, real yields may be approaching a ceiling. If so, gold is primed for a strong resurgence.

Silver is often associated with “second place.” But don’t be fooled: silver is a remarkable metal that often plays a much greater role in our everyday lives than its glamorous yellow counterpart.

Assets and industries traditionally considered “safe havens” are rapidly losing their luster in our high interest rate environment. Precious metals could soon be the last bastion of safety.

To solve yesterday’s crisis, regulators have sowed the seeds of tomorrow’s crisis. Read more

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To solve yesterday’s crisis, regulators have sowed the seeds of tomorrow’s crisis.

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