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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Bitcoin Got a Lot Right – But Not Everything

Since it’s inception in 2010, Bitcoin has been the subject of a great deal of spilled digital ink. The idea of a currency outside of the control of governments has...
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The Interest Rate “Line in the Sand” – Bill Gross Sounds Off

Analysts have been calling for the end of the three decade old bull market in bonds for several years now. To be sure, if transitional market forces (read non-government intervention)...