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Atlanta Fed Lowers Q3 GDP Growth Forecast Close to Zero

The Atlanta Fed has lowered its GDP estimate for the third quarter to 0.3%, and the trend is downward. That means the economy is teetering on the verge of another quarter of negative GDP growth. Would that be enough to raise recession alarms?

Fed Rate Hikes Will Add Trillions to National Debt

Federal Reserve rate hikes will add trillions to the national debt, according to an analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Chinese Gold Demand Appears to Be Picking Up Again

Gold demand in China showed renewed strength over the last two months despite scattered COVID-19 lockdowns. Both gold withdrawals from the Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) in August and gold imports in July were up. China ranks as the world’s number one gold consumer.

Some Things Never Change: US Government Runs Another Big Deficit in August

Some things never change — such as the federal government spending more money than it has month after month after month. August was no different. The US government ran a massive $219.6 billion budget deficit last month, according to the latest Monthly Treasury Statement. That nudged out July as the second-largest monthly deficit in fiscal […]

Queen Elizabeth’s Death Puts Squeeze on Already Tight Bullion Coin Market

The recent death of Queen Elizabeth II is squeezing gold and silver bullion coin markets that were already strained by tight supplies. There was an immediate and dramatic surge in demand for gold and silver bullion coins bearing the queen’s effigy upon her passing. According to News.com.au in Australia, “Collectors are scrambling to get their […]

Americans Continue to Pile on More and More Debt

American consumers continue to cope with rising prices and prop up the sagging economy using their credit cards. Total consumer debt rose another $23.8 billion in July to a record $4.644 trillion, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve.

Take Advantage of Silver on Sale and Get Free Silver!

Everybody knows that the best time to shop is during a big sale. Well, with a spot price under $19 an ounce, silver is a bargain. For the next week, you can take advantage of the lowest silver spot price in years, and we’ll even sweeten the deal with free silver with qualifying orders.

Inflation Alert! The US Government Is Still Handing Out COVID Money and It Wants More

Did you know the Biden administration is still handing out COVID-19 stimulus money? In fact, there are still billions of dollars in pandemic aid sitting in various federal and state government accounts waiting to be handed out.

Central Banks Continue to Have an Appetite for Gold

Central banks’ appetite for gold remained robust in July according to the latest data compiled by the World Gold Council. Globally, central banks added a net of 37 tons of gold to their reserves, bringing the total purchases on the year close to 300 tons.

Rebounding Demand for Silver in Photography and Other Silver News

The photography industry was once one of the biggest consumers of silver. With the advent of digital photography and cell phone cameras, the use of film gradually declined. But there has been a revival in film and the use of silver in photography increased last year. This is one of several silver-related stories in the latest edition […]