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

Below we look at national debt levels and even more inflationary forces as confirmed by cost-of-living-adjustments, Uncle Sam’s interest expenses,

Has the lackluster gold price got you doubting its shine? Many are asking why gold isn’t ripping right now, as

If the pending debt ceiling “crisis” and “debate” has you biting your nails, well… Don’t call a manicurist just yet.

Below, we look at four deliberately ignored reasons why extreme liquidity is drowning paper money. Reason 1: The Taper Debate

The “War on Covid” creates all kinds of reaction and heightened opinions, including reports we’ve posted in the past. As

Precious metals are increasingly becoming the subject of necessity rather than debate in the backdrop of the great “taper debate.”

Below we unpack the implications behind central bank gold purchases (rising), negative real yields (falling) and Stanley Fischer’s Fed-speak (cringing).