February 10, 2017

Brick and Mortar Banks, Gold, and the FinTech Revolution
One of the more visible signs that FinTech is real and growing is the trend toward smaller, more technology focused branch banks. Bank of America recently accounted that it has...

National Currencies Looking to Blockchain Technology?
For those following trends in global currencies, one has emerged that has significant long term implications. That is the move toward purely digital currencies. This trend has gained momentum over...

Regulations, FinTech, and the Future
As promised, President Trump has taken an ax to the regulatory burden that many feel has hindered economic growth. His actions have been swift and far reaching. It’s too early...

The Curse of Cash Part 1
Many gold and silver bullion owners are all for hard currency. They see a need for some form of physical money. Reasons vary. Privacy is among the top concerns. However,...

Gold and Silver in a Confusing World
It is not unusual for markets that are either in the process of setting a long term top or bottom to confuse investors. A few weeks ago we indicated that...

Interest Rates and Gold: Reversal vs. Range Bound
As interest rates signal a trend change it is important to consider all the possibilities. Certainly one can make a case for rising interest rates due to inflationary pressures. However because...

Gold and Silver Turn Higher After Post Election Slump
One of the prominent financial news commentators said two weeks ago, “A wise strategy would have been to buy the election and sell the inauguration.” He was talking of course of...

Refinancing in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
A rising interest rate environment will have an effect on the price of gold and silver. That’s something most gold and silver investor understand. However interest rates affect a great...

President Trump and the Strong Dollar Double Edged Sword
Now we will start to see reality begin to become real in our financial and economic systems. Today, a new President takes over. Regardless of your opinion on the matter,...