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.

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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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Semiconductors, Medicine, and Telescopes: Industrial Uses of Gold

We are all familiar with gold’s visual beauty, which made it the precious metal of kings and emperors for thousands of years. Today, this illustrious yellow metal is no longer reserved for royalty. You rely on gold every day, as does anyone who takes advantage of modern electronics, dentistry, medicine, and…space travel?

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