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“Temporary” Layoffs Turning Into Permanent Job Losses

When governments across the US forced businesses to close down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, everybody assumed the layoffs would be temporary. Despite the huge surge in unemployment, the expectation was people would quickly return to work once the crisis passed and the economy opened up again. But as the pandemic stretches into its […]

Goldman Sachs: Dump Dollars and Buy Silver

Sell dollars and buy silver. That’s Goldman Sachs’ recommendation. We’ve been warning about a dollar collapse. Now the mainstream is even getting bearish on the dollar.

Corporate Bankruptcies Surge; Small Businesses Simply Shutting Down

As pundits and politicians continue to speculate about economic recovery, hundreds of companies large and small are struggling under loads of debt, filing for bankruptcy and closing their doors. In September, 54 more large companies filed for bankruptcy, according to S&P Global intelligence. A total of 509 companies have gone bankrupt this year as of […]

Inflows of Gold Into ETFs Tops 1,000 Tons on the Year

Globally, ETFs added gold for the 10th straight month in September and pushed total inflows to over 1,000 tons on the year. The previous yearly inflow record was 646 tons set back in 2009. Gold ETF holdings increased by 68.1 tons last month, despite the metal’s worst monthly price performance since November 2016, according to […]

Seven Central Banks Increase Gold Reserves

Gold-buying by central banks has slowed from the record pace we saw in 2018 and 2019, but many countries continue to load up on the yellow metal. August saw the first net global decline in central bank gold holdings, but the number was skewed by a big sale by one central bank. Overall, seven countries […]

A Tsunami of Defaults and Evictions Looms on the Horizon

Even as US stock markets rally and people anticipate a quick recovery as economies open up, a tsunami of defaults and evictions looms on the horizon. The mainstream narrative has been that although the coronavirus shutdowns have rocked the economy, it’s not a financial crisis like we saw in 2008. Back in April, Peter Schiff […]

China Ups Ante in War on Cash With Rollout of Digital Currency

The Chinese government has launched a pilot program for a digital version of the yuan. The virtual currency ups the ante in the war on cash and creates the potential for the government to track and even control consumer spending. It also raises some concern that the Chinese could threaten dollar-dominance.

Solar Energy Industry Expected to Remain Steady Source of Silver Demand

The solar power industry is expected to create a steady source of demand for silver in the coming years, according to a new report released by the Silver Institute. Silver just charted its best month in nine years, with the price of the white metal gaining 20.7% in May.

Silver Charts Biggest Monthly Gain in 9 Years

Silver just had its biggest monthly gain in nine years. The spot price of the white metal went into May at $14.96 per ounce and closed on May 29 at $17.98, a 20.7% increase. Silver futures did even better, with the price of silver for July delivery hitting $18.50 per ounce Friday.

Nearly Half of Small Business Owners Expect to Close Down Permanently

The economy was booming. The stock market was setting records. Then coronavirus came along and governments shut things down to minimize the pandemic. That led to massive layoffs and a nasty recession. But once states open up, things will spring back to life and the economy will go back to being great again. That’s the […]