Is deliberate inflation the Fed’s real aim? As repeated in numerous articles and interviews, global central banks in general, and

Below we consider China holding as hostage a U.S. economy facing a showdown (corner) between tanking markets and ripping inflation.

Unbeknownst to the highly one-sided media perspectives of late, the global financial system has changed. Despite massive price volatility of

The housing bubble has not received as much attention as the stock and bond bubbles of late. As we’ve warned

Below, we discuss the need for smart portfolios in a backdrop of increasingly crazy markets. The data and analysis below

Recession & Inflation signs are mounting. With the possible exceptions of Bill Martin and Paul Volker, history will one day

Will Powell taper today? Below, we look at what that means for precious metals, the economy and risk assets. Precious

Below we look at recessionary, inflationary and stagflationary signposts in the backdrop of rising debt as real rates slide inevitably

Credit crunch ahead? Looking back on a long market history of boom-and-bust cycles, we’ve shown how bust after bust always

Below, we look at the U.S. Dollar with blunt rather than sensational intent. Sensationalism, like central bankers and policy makers,