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The analysis below covers the Employment picture released on the first Friday of every month. While most of the attention goes to the Headline Report, it can be helpful to look at the details, revisions, and other reports to get a better gauge of what is really going on.
The world of finance is witnessing a significant shift as a massive transfer of gold makes it way from London to the United States. This isn’t merely a shuffling of bullion, it’s a symptom of worldwide economic anxieties.
The Government debt binge has slowed in the latest month, adding only $2B in new debt for January.
With the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs still echoing throughout the economy, many are lauding the president’s policies as valuable leverage against trade allies. What these praises miss, however, are the unintended consequences of protectionism and the depressing effect of political uncertainty on economic activity.
Last week, Peter joined Dominic Frisby and Michael Oliver- both big names in the alternative finance space– for a spirited discussion on the merits of gold and Bitcoin. Hosted by the Mining Network, this webinar captures the common ground and stark disagreements held by each participant. This debate is especially relevant given gold’s surge to […]
Last night, Peter took to YouTube for a special livestream on gold’s recent price action and a few headlines from early this week. He argues the mainstream media and retail investors seem to have lost sight of the metal’s explosive potential. While everyone else is busy hyping Bitcoin, the smart money is piling into gold, […]
In the wake of last week’s FOMC meeting, it’s worth revisiting the economic function of interest rates, which guide economic activity in accordance with societal time preference. In order to suppress the natural rate of interest, central banks must resort to inflation.
Just like that, Trump’s trade war with Canada and Mexico has already ended (or at least been “paused”) before it even began. With gold hitting record new highs and the second Trump administration not even a month old, you can bet it won’t be the first “Trump Shock” to send waves through markets and media.
On his Sunday night broadcast, Peter dove into the fallout from President Trump’s tariff policy, which surprised markets on Friday. Peter explores everything from foreign exchange moves to the tariffs’ impacts on everyday American consumers, using analogies to illustrate how these policies could unravel the American economy.
Gold hits record highs, DeepSeek AI shakes up tech, and central banks make decisions—big market shifts explained in this episode! Gold closed this week at $2,800 (up $25) and silver at $31.35 (up $0.75). Joel gives the full price commentary at 11:02.
