<p>The Federal Reserve has a $34.5 trillion problem.</p> <p>And the problem is growing.</p> <p>Yes, I&rsquo;m talking about the national debt.&nbsp;</p> <p>How is the debt the Fed&rsquo;s problem?</p> <p>It hamstrings the Fed&rsquo;s ability to fight price inflation.</p> <p>In a recent interview, Crescat Capital macro strategist Tavi Costa told <em>Kitco News</em> that soaring debt levels could ultimately render the central bank &ldquo;powerless&rdquo; and &ldquo;irrelevant&rdquo; in t ..read more

<p><span >In a recent episode of Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey engaged in an enlightening conversation with Mark Skousen, an eminent economist with a PhD from George Washington University.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span >Skousen, who was recently named one of the </span><a href="https://superscholar.org/features/20-most-influential-living-economists/&quot;><span >top 20 living economists</span></a><span >, delved into various pressing topics ranging from precious metals to the Federal Reserve's policies ..read more

<p>Welcome to this week&rsquo;s Market Wrap Podcast, I&rsquo;m Mike Gleason.</p> <p>Coming up, don&rsquo;t miss an <a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/04/26/exploring-economic-insights-with-mark-skousen-on-money-metals-midweek-memo-003151&quot;>exclusive interview with Mark Skousen</a>, renowned economist and Founder and Producer of FreedomFest. Money Metals&rsquo; Mike Maharrey and Mark talk about the incredible resilience of gold and how and why central banks are snapping up gold like there&rsquo;s no tomorrow.</p> <p ..read more

<p>Strong Chinese gold demand will continue to support the gold market according to a recent research report by <a href="https://www.metalsfocus.com/&quot; >Metals Focus</a>.</p> <p>Gold recently hit record highs over $2,400, but there has been some profit-taking and consolidation this week. Cooling geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have dampened safe haven buying. Meanwhile, recent hawkish open-mouth operations by the Federal Reserve officials have also created headwinds for gold. The gold price tumbled 2.7 percent on Monday (April 23), the worst singl ..read more

<p><strong>(Lincoln, Nebraska - April 25, 2024)&nbsp;&ndash;<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>With Gov. Jim Pillen&rsquo;s signature last night, Nebraska has become the 12th state to end capital gains taxes on sales of gold and silver.</p> <p>LB 1317 is the fourth major sound money bill to become law this year, as state lawmakers across the nation scramble to protect the public from the ravages of inflation and runaway federal debt.</p> <p>Under the new Nebraska law, any &ldquo;gains&rdquo; or &ldquo;losses&rdquo ..read more

<p><span >In the latest episode of the Money Metals&rsquo; Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey delved deep into the intricate realm of inflation, offering invaluable insights and debunking prevalent misconceptions. With escalating concerns about inflation permeating the investment landscape, Maharrey's elucidation provided much-needed clarity on this pivotal economic force and its implications for investors.</span></p> <div ><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLOHkNpbh0w?si=kvF47_mwH8mXAPgH&quot; title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow ..read more

<p>Inflation is arguably the number one phenomenon influencing the economy today. It is driving markets and policy. But what (or who) caused it?</p> <p>People point at many culprits from greedy corporations to "Putin's price hikes." But in this episode of the Money Metals' Midweek Memo, host Mike Maharrey explains why the blame is being misplaced. He identifies the real culprit and explains the root cause of the confusion.</p> <p>Mike kicks off the show by comparing language to mathematics.&nbsp;</p> <blockquote> <p>"If you are doing algebra ..read more

<p>Did you know Thomas Jefferson and many other prominent Founding Fathers predicted our current economic problems?</p> <p>No, they didn't have a crystal ball. They didn't need one. All they needed was an understanding of money and human nature.</p> <p>The founders recognized the "evils" of paper money. And they knew that if the U.S. went down the paper money path, it would cause all kinds of problems. Thomas Paine put it bluntly:</p> <blockquote> <p>&ldquo;The evils of paper money have no end.&rdquo;</p> </blockquote> <p&g ..read more

<p><span >In a recent edition of Silver Bullion Television (SBTV), hosted by Patrick Vierra, Stefan Gleason, the </span><a href="https://www.moneymetals.com/about&quot;><span >President and CEO of Money Metals Exchange</span></a><span >, shared his insights on various financial topics, including the role of gold and silver in combating inflation and the influence of government policies on the economy.</span></p> <div ><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MVi4uSEZEVs?si=r4XHeILXUbSnLT-y&quot; title="YouTube video ..read more

<p><span>In their enlightening conversation, Jeff Deist, General Counsel for <a href="https://monetary-metals.com/&quot;>Monetary Metals</a>, former President of the <a href="https://mises.org/&quot;>Mises Institute</a>, and formally Congressman Ron Paul's Chief of Staff, and Executive Director of the <a href="https://www.soundmoneydefense.org/&quot;>Sound Money Defense League</a>, Jp Cortez, delved into the multifaceted realm of sound money, covering a wide array of topics with depth and insight. </span></p> <p>< ..read more