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June 13, 2024 Original Analysis

As Inflation Rises, Prepare for Crime

Inflation breeds desperation, and desperation breeds crime. As central banks in Europe and Canada cut interest rates, and expectations remain that the Fed will wait to cut until at least September if it cuts this year at all, our endlessly-wise global central bankers, the benevolent all-knowing stewards of the global economy, can’t seem to agree […]

October 25, 2023 Key Gold Headlines

How Did the Toronto Airport Lose $15.3 Million in Gold Bars?

How in the world did the Toronto airport lose $15.3 million in gold bars along with $1.9 million in cash? That remains unclear, but a lawsuit filed by Brink’s shed a little bit of light on the situation.

August 13, 2021 Fun on Friday

Fun on Friday: The Rise of the Crypto Gangster

I learned a new term this week – crypto gangster. I have to confess — it sounds kind of cool. “What do you do, Maharrey?” “I’m a crypto gangster. So, don’t mess with me.”

July 23, 2021 Fun on Friday

Fun on Friday: With Friends Like This…

With friends like this, who needs enemies? Amanda Douglas, 27, stole gold and silver coins, along with other items from her friend’s home, including gold bars, 150 earrings, guns, ammunition, and a container holding a dog’s ashes. Yes. You read that correctly. Amanda stole her friend’s pet’s ashes. Nice girl.

September 27, 2019 Fun on Friday

Fun on Friday: Busted!

Did you hear about the Venezuelan nationals who got busted trying to smuggle $5 million worth of gold bars into the US through a Fort Lauderdale airport? True story. The duo had 230 pounds of gold stuffed into the nose of a private Cessna jet. Customs officials discovered a hidden compartment when they noticed some […]

February 22, 2019 Original Analysis

Fun on Friday: That Moment the “Good Guys” Turn Into the “Bad Guys”

Everybody wants gold. Some people want it so bad that they’re willing to break the law to get it. That’s why we have police. They stop the bad guys. At least that’s how it’s supposed to work. But don’t miss what I said. Everybody wants gold. Police officers fall into the category of “everybody.” So, […]