Today’s article from the Wall Street Journal on investors taking out large loans backed by portfolios of stocks and bonds is one of the most concerning and troubling finance/economics related articles I have read all year. Many of you will already be

After six straight days of declines in the US stock markets, wiping out nearly 2,000 points off the Dow, the US markets were finally able to rally today, with the Dow closing up 619 points.  What does this mean?  One thing

DAILY PRICES Today’s Gold Prices: USD 1128.50, EUR 728.91 and GBP 990.38 per ounce Yesterday’s Gold Prices:  USD 1134.40, EUR 724.63 and GBP 990.05 per ounce. (LBMA AM) Gold in US Dollars – 5 Years Yesterday, gold fell $15.40 to

You could see the writing on the walls years ago. In an increasingly authoritarian, lawless, surveillance state like America, it was always inevitable that drones would be weaponized. In North Dakota, this is now a reality. Although I haven’t written

There are many reasons for global markets to melt down, but one that doesn’t get enough attention is the strong dollar. In effect, global markets are telling the Federal Reserve: don’t raise rates–the strong dollar is killing us. Here’s the

Gold has a place in high-net worth individuals portfolios as an insurance policy against systemic risk in the banking system, says Carmignac commodity investor Michael Hulme. EW: Hello, and welcome to Morningstar series, “Why Should I Invest With You?” I’m

“The only way the United States can have any effect in this region and turn the tide,” Mr. Scales said, “is to start killing Russians … killing so many Russians that even Putin’s media can’t hide the fact that Russians are

It’s tempting to see similarities in last week’s global stock market mini-crash and the monumental meltdown that almost took down the Global Financial System in 2008-2009. The dizzying drop invites comparison to the last Bear Market that took the S&P

DAILY PRICES Today’s Gold Prices: USD 1,154.25, EUR 999.35 and GBP 730.56 per ounce. Yesterday’s Gold Prices: USD 1,153.50, EUR 1,005.93 and GBP 734.34 per ounce. (LBMA AM) Gold in USD – 1 Year Yesterday, gold rose initially prior to

Most of you will be familiar with the concept of jury nullification. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans are not. This is precisely why Mark Iannicelli set up a “Jury Info” booth outside the Lindsay-Flanigan Courthouse in Denver. In a nutshell, jury

And we are off to a blazing start on “Shemitah” Monday! The Dow was down more than 1,000 points (1,089.42 to be exact – or nearly 7% – again with the 7’s!) within minutes of the opening of trading. This

Are we seeing market capitulation? Wall Street joined the China crash party last friday. Not only China, also US stock market had become detached from the reality of our economy. People who sold their houses to invest in stocks, they’re

“As for gold and silver, these markets are both REALLY tight if you want the physical metal. If you are trading paper metal …oh well, can’t help you. This is the Great Credit Unwind and as such, currencies of all

The credit bubble has been identified, recognized and “pricked”, the equity markets are only a symptom. Do not be fooled by any strength this coming week, it should be used to raise cash. As September moves in, the September-October time-frame looks like