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Monetary Gold Breaking Down America’s Debt, the Dollar’s Decline, and the Rise of Gold W/ Stephen Gardner
Monetary Gold’s David Schroeder joined Steven Gardner for his second appearance, and the two had a wide-ranging conversation about the economy and the direction of the country. They talked about Washington’s nonstop spending, the growing national debt, and how borrowing trillions each year puts pressure on the dollar. Schroeder pointed out that central banks around…
Read More$48 Silver: The Next Frontier Is Within Reach
In 2025, silver has roared higher — more than doubling from earlier lows — and the buzz in commodity markets is growing louder: $48 an ounce is now on many analysts’ radar. What once felt like an aggressive target is no longer speculative fantasy but a realistic possibility as fundamentals and sentiment converge. Why Optimism…
Read MoreFEDERAL RESERVE Powell warns of ‘some pain’ ahead as the Fed fights to bring down inflation
KEY POINTS Fed Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday pledged that the central bank will “use our tools forcefully” to attack inflation that is still running near its highest level in more than 40 years. In his annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming, policy speech, Powell added that higher interest rates likely will persist “for some time. The…
Read MoreBread causing $10-per-loaf sticker shock as inflation surges
Bread prices are becoming another source of sticker shock for grocery shoppers during a period of decades-high inflation, according to a report. The price of artisanal bread and other premium options has hit $10 per 2-pound loaf at some grocery stores – turning a pantry staple into a pain point for consumers already facing financial headaches…
Read MoreWhy is inflation so high? An economist explains why everyday essentials cost more
Select spoke to an economist about what’s causing the high prices we’ve been experiencing lately. As prices continue to increase across a broad range of spending categories, many Americans are finding that their paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to. That’s probably because in June, the year-over-year inflation rate, as measured by the…
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