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By Peter Schiff According to the European Central Bank, the Italian banking industry now holds more government debt than the banks of any of the major European economies: nearly €324 billions worth of shaky bonds. The Spanish banking sector is also heavily overweight in government paper, at a new record high of €263 billion. This […]
Mark Motive’s Gold Commentary There is a growing number of people in America hoping for the best… but preparing for the worst. These people – often called “preppers” – believe in self-sustainability, in terms of health, wealth, and liberty. As a former Boy Scout, I can certainly appreciate the desire to be prepared for any […]
Casey Research’s Gold Commentary By Jeff Clark There are many reasons why gold is still our favorite investment – from inflation fears and sovereign debt concerns to deeper, systemic economic problems. But let’s be honest: it’s been rising for over 11 years now, and only the imprudent would fail to think about when the run […]
By Peter Schiff Gold has been holding steady in the the $1,600-$1,800 band since early October. This could be attributed to consolidation after last summer’s historic run up to $1,895, but I think this wait-and-see attitude reflects current market sentiment toward the US dollar. In fact, the first few days of April have seen a […]
Casey Research’s Gold Commentary By Doug Casey In an interview with Sr. Editor Louis James, the inimitable Doug Casey throws cold water on those celebrating the economic recovery. Louis: Hi Doug. I have to say, Doug, the so-called recovery is looking more than “so-called” to a lot of smart folks. Doug: The first order of […]
Mark Motive’s Gold Commentary After peaking at $1,780 in late February, gold dropped over $100 in March, finishing the month at $1,662.50. Whenever there is a big move up or down, we all naturally seek confirmation and reassurance of our investment strategy, which is why investors must use objective measures to evaluate and re-evaluate their […]
As this fall’s presidential election takes shape as a contest between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the rhetoric out of both camps is becoming sharper and more ideological. Looking to exploit Governor Romney’s increasingly close association with Wisconsin representative Paul Ryan (who has been mentioned as a potential vice presidential nominee), the President dedicated a […]
This article was revised on March 23, 2012. Earlier this month, the Department of Labor reported that 227,000 new jobs were added to the economy in February, marking the third consecutive month of positive jobs growth. Many observers have taken the news as evidence that the recovery is underway in earnest, helping send the S&P […]
The Federal Reserve ran another “stress test” on major financial institutions and has determined that 15 of the 19 tested are safe, even in the most extreme circumstances: an unemployment rate of 13%, a 50% decline in stock prices, and a further 21% decline in housing prices. The problem is that the most important factor […]
By Peter Schiff The gold doomsayers have found their champion in the media’s favorite financial advisor and one of the world’s richest men. Warren Buffett, the man dubbed the “Oracle of Omaha,” has repeatedly and publicly denied that gold is an investment, and called gold buyers “speculators” and people “who fear almost all other assets.” […]
