The problem with being a strong believer in the traditional value of gold as the safety trade is that one has to take slings and […]
Now that Q2 2026 is Over, Prepare for the Crash
Twenty years. It's been twenty years since I've read a BIS (Bank of International Settlements) report which actually has created some level of concern for this author. In 2006, I was on the front lines. At that moment I was both working with a friend part time as a precious metals/coin dealership to help him out while working at a major distributor of construction materials in western Florida. While 2006 was an interesting year, 2007 became the year of great consequence and the parallels to the era we are in now are too stark and can no longer be ignored. At that moment in late 2006, no one imagined the crash that was coming but talking to "average" investors, customers,…
Now that Q2 2026 is Over, Prepare for the Crash
Twenty years. It's been twenty years since I've read a…
The Precious Metals Panic Continues
The headlines and stories continue to reflect the panic gold…
Today’s Census Bureau Housing Data Propaganda Release
The most amazing thing that I have witnessed in my…
American Housing Questions the Media Never Asks
If the National Association of Realtors asks the following question:…
Jay Powell Must Begin a New Rate Hike Cycle Immediately
Seriously. The Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jay Powell, must initiate a new rate hiking cycle as soon as possible or the bubbles and insanity […]
My Apologies for the Radio Silence
At this time, my family is dealing with a somewhat major crisis with my very old and ill mother. I shall hopefully be back behind […]
The 30 Year US Treasury Bond Auction Failure that Wasn’t But Was
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, the United States Treasury department under the sterling leadership of one Janet Yellen got a taste of what a failed […]
A Very Quick Market Update: Still no, No bull, No Bare, Nowhere Man’s Land
As my readers have noticed I have been quite reserved lately other than commentary with some others on the inside and in private regarding the […]
Bank Failure Friday Returns (again): Citizens Bank of Iowa
And here we go gang… The FDIC Fridays are back after a Federal Reserve artificial pause so the party might get going every Friday night […]
On November 1st, the Federal Reserve Chooses Stagflation
Welcome to Fed Day boys and girls. In the days of old, it was not a big event. Way way way back, when yours truly […]
The US Economy: Here’s Your Sign (Video)
All is well. Remain calm. The middle class is booming. The poor are living the high life, they are only rioting because of the bad […]
Life Lesson #14: Do Not Hitchhike (Video)
There are many life lessons. #1 is do not point a gun at a cop. I promise anyone that will not end well. #2 is […]
The Faith in Models Will be America’s Undoing
For the long time followers of these pages dating back to 2007, this opinion piece shall not come as a major shock or surprise. But […]
Gen Z and the Millennials Are About to Get a Rude Awakening (Video)
This afternoon, one of my online cohorts re-X’d (?) a video from a Gen-Zer which is far more typical than people think: This video is […]
10.18.23 Stock Market Report: It was a Ranch Party
For those of you not on the inside, you might not get this. However for everyone else, the truth is pretty clear and ugly as […]
The Cumulative Inflation Dilemma
The media and the Fed seem to have declared victory over inflation this week. If this is your first experience with inflationary periods like this, […]
Another Dark Moment in Human History Begins
For those who were following the first two nights of the outbreak of the Middle East War on my blog, I thank you. It was […]
The Consumer is Toast
The media has been hyping the consumer is still strong nonsense for many, many months now. To the point that has become nauseating propaganda which […]