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Massive Bank of America Paper Losses Underscore Problems in the Banking System

Four months after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the financial crisis sparked by Federal Reserve rate hikes continues to simmer under the surface. As of the end of the first quarter, Bank of America had over $100 billion in unrealized losses on its bond portfolio. This is the exact problem that […]

More Than 800 Gold and Silver Coins Found in Kentucky Cornfield

A Kentucky man hit the jackpot when he uncovered money in a cornfield. The unidentified man unearthed 741 $1 coins along with a number of $10 and $20 pieces. There were more than 800 coins in the hoard with a face value of well over $1,000. Oh, and the coins were gold and silver, so […]

Shrinkflation: You’re Paying More and Getting Less

We are all keenly aware of price inflation. We notice those rising prices every time we go into a store. But the inflation boogeyman is hitting you even harder than you realize. Not only are you paying more for pretty much everything you buy, you’re getting less. Literally. It’s called shrinkflation.

Better Get Ready; Central Bank Digital Currency Is Coming

You had better get ready for the world of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) because they are coming. And they are coming fast. According to a recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as many as 24 CBDCs could be in circulation by 2030.

Peter Schiff: Dollar Decline Means Lower Inflation Is Transitory

With the June CPI report coming in even cooler than expected, the mainstream perspective seems to be that the Federal Reserve is winning the inflation fight. But in his podcast, Peter Schiff explains why the dollar is telling a different story.

Fiscal 2023 Budget Deficit Already Higher Than Last Year’s Total With Three Months to Go

With three months left, the fiscal 2023 budget deficit has already eclipsed the massive 2022 shortfall. The US government ran a $227.77 billion deficit in June, pushing the total fiscal 2023 shortfall to $1.393 trillion, according to the Monthly Treasury Statement for June.

Jim Grant: Rivets Are Popping in the Economy

Can the Federal Reserve navigate a narrow path and slay price inflation while steering the economy to a soft landing? During an interview on CNBC Squawk Box, financial analyst Jim Grant expressed his doubts. He compared Jerome Powell’s task to Captain Chelsey Sullenberger’s when he was forced to land a US Airways plane on the […]

There’s No Place Like Home: SchiffGold Friday Gold Wrap July 14, 2023

As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. And more and more countries think that’s the case when it comes to their gold. In this episode of the Friday Gold Wrap, host Mike Maharrey talks about why many central banks and sovereign wealth funds are bringing their gold home. He also talks about gold’s […]

Could States Pave the Way for Currency Competition?

The US dollar is on shaky ground. There is a growing trend toward de-dollarization. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is tinkering with the idea of a digital dollar that could give the government unprecedented control over your spending. Given the trajectory of the dollar, it might be a good idea to find some alternatives. In other […]

Just What the Fed Ordered! CPI Comes In Lower Than Projections

The Federal Reserve got just what it needed – an even cooler-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report card for June. This could give the central bank a plausible excuse to back off its inflation fight. But make no mistake, inflation isn’t dead or buried.