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When Money Becomes a Monument to Itself
The United States Treasury is considering a new one-dollar coin to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The proposal is genuine, although the design remains a draft. Early sketches feature Donald Trump on both sides: his profile beneath the word Liberty on one, and his raised fist with the slogan Fight, Fight, Fight on the other. […]
Security Theatre and the Fragility of Modern Money
When I opened my first bank account, the process was straightforward. A signature, a form of identification, perhaps a conversation with the local manager, and one was welcomed as a customer. Today the same relationship requires considerably more formality. Proof of identity, documented addresses, background checks, and rightly so. Any responsible financial institution must verify […]
Silver at $50: Why the Shortage Could Spark a Historic Breakout
Silver has risen more than sixty percent in 2025. It now sits within touching distance of the fifty dollar level, a price that has acted as resistance for nearly half a century. In 1980, it was the Hunt brothers’ attempt to corner the market that drove silver close to fifty dollars. In 2011, it was […]
Labrador Economics
Anyone who has owned a Labrador knows their weakness. They live life with joy, but when it comes to food, they do not have an off switch. A Labrador will keep eating long past what is healthy, eyes fixed on the bowl, tail wagging. Governments behave much the same way. They arrive with enthusiasm and […]
Does China’s Move Signal A Gold Reset?
China isn’t just buying gold anymore. It’s offering to hold the world’s reserves in Shanghai and Hong Kong, giving central banks an alternative to London and New York. In this video, we dive into: This isn’t just about gold prices. It’s about the plumbing of global finance, who writes the rules, and whether the West […]
Gold and Silver Keep Breaking Records… But Are We Still Early?
Gold has surged past $3,770 an ounce. Silver is trading at levels not seen since 2010. The financial media is treating it like a surprise. Analysts scramble for explanations, pointing to last week’s rate cut or softer inflation prints. But these moves didn’t trigger the rally. They simply gave the headlines something easy to print. […]
Gold vs. Dollar: The Fight of the Century
What looks like a simple quarter-point cut by the Fed is part of something much larger: the slow erosion of dollar dominance and the rise of gold as the neutral reserve of choice. In this video, filmed from the National Ploughing Championships in Ireland, we explore: Why the Fed’s latest move signals more than “data […]
Gold Near $3,700. Have You Missed the Boat?
December gold has just touched another all-time high of $3,733/oz, with silver climbing to a 14-year high at $43/oz. Markets are buzzing ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, where a rate cut is widely expected – the first since November 2024. The move comes amid slowing U.S. growth and rising unemployment, with Fed […]
Gold, Silver and the Fed’s Credibility Test
This week, the debate over the future of the Federal Reserve has escalated. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has gone beyond urging rate cuts. He has publicly criticised the Fed’s use of quantitative easing, its expanding involvement in regulation, and what he sees as broad mission creep. He and several Trump advisers, including Kevin Warsh and […]
