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How the Government Insinuated Itself into Our Money (Audio)

In a speech delivered at Liberty Fest Houston, Tom Woods explores the concept of money and how it has been corrupted by modern governments. This is a great introduction to economics to share with your friends. Woods covers the history of money, the historical reality of deflation versus inflation, and how the boom/bust business cycle […]

Central Banks Are Trapped in a Loop of Radical Intervention (Video)

When asked by Bloomberg why he buys gold, Jim Grant explained that he is investing in monetary disorder. This disorder is already in motion, caused by central bankers who don’t understand that interest rates are actually a price. Manipulating interest rates is a type of artificial price control, which Grant warns always ends in disaster. […]

Dr. Ron Paul: The People Vote for Gold All the Time (Video)

Last week, Donald Trump told Fox Business that he no longer buys gold. Dr. Ron Paul later rebutted Mr. Trump’s position, explaining the logic for long-term investment in the yellow metal. Much like Peter Schiff, Dr. Paul has been a consistent advocate for sound money and an opponent of the Federal Reserve. Watch and read […]

Chinese Yuan on Track to Become IMF Basket Currency

It appears likely the yuan will join the International Monetary Fund benchmark currency basket this year, according to sources close to the process. Reuters reports IMF staff plan to give the all-clear for yuan inclusion, laying the groundwork for a favorable decision by policymakers. Three people briefed on IMF discussions said a draft report from […]

Russia Continues Buying Gold to Minimize Exposure to Dollar

Russia and other countries formerly part of the Soviet Union continue to increase gold reserves at a steady pace. Russia added another 34.2 tons of the precious metal in September. This follows on the heels of a 1 million ounce increase in Russian gold reserves in August, and continues a steady buying spree by the […]

The True Cost of Higher Education & the Student Debt Crisis (Video)

Nowadays, the mainstream assumption is that everyone is better off getting a college degree, no matter what. The economics of this logic are actually far more complicated. In a detailed video analyzing the cost of higher education, Stefan Molyneux of Freedomain Radio reviews some important studies debunking this new American myth. Molyneux has interviewed Peter […]

Gold Is Simplest Diversifier Against Overvalued US Dollar & Stocks (Video)

Axel Merk spoke with Greg Hunter of USAWatchdog about his reasons for buying gold. For Merk, it comes down to two things. First, the Federal Reserve and other central banks have trapped themselves – real interest rates need to remain near zero or negative. Second, basic valuations are way overextended – US stocks and the dollar are […]

China Calls for New Global Reserve Currency to Replace Dollar

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“Good News” in Housing Starts Has a Dark Side

The mainstream media trumpeted the latest data on housing starts as good news for the economy, but there is a dark side they aren’t talking much about. Reuters reports housing starts rose more than expected in September, driven by high demand for rental units. Groundbreaking increased 6.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 1.21 […]

Chinese Bank to Become Part of Silver Price-Setting Mechanism

A Chinese bank will soon join the London Bullion Market Associations (LBMA) silver price-setting process. According to a Reuters report, China Construction Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with CME Group. It will join HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui & Co Precious Metals, Bank of Nova Scotia – ScotiaMocatta, Toronto Dominion Bank, and UBS in taking […]