What Trump voters who believe the President is putting “America First” on their behalf seem to fail to understand is that his policies will be so costly that they will create enormous problems for both their country’s economy and their own households. The imposition of tariffs on imported goods is theoretically intended to boost the …
Return to the gold standard when Western central bankers dislike gold?
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have been particularly vocal about what’s been going on at Fort Knox lately, the location where America keeps its official gold reserves. Both have said they will visit the place soon to check it out and make sure the gold is there. According to Trump and Musk, they want to …
A Global financial crisis is coming from Japan
The “Japan shock” that has the potential to destroy stocks worldwide is just getting started, and investors should start preparing for it. Notably, President Trump welcomed UK Prime Minister Starmer to the White House. However, the more pressing issue they probably didn’t discuss is that both the US and the UK are facing what I …
Bitcoin reveals hard crash in stocks
Bitcoin has a good correlation with the stock market, and we are now seeing it outperform the stock market. Since January 20, 2025, when it hit a new all-time high above $109,000, it has fallen by almost 24%, now trading below $84,000 – and that’s what we call a bear market! On Tuesday, February 25, …
Clouds over the Eurozone labour market – Due to US tariffs
The Eurozone labor market is in a period of slowdown, as it is affected by a number of economic and geopolitical factors. New tariffs from the US, low corporate profitability and uncertainty over monetary policy create a challenging environment in which employment growth is slowing. However, despite the pressures, the market remains resilient, as companies …
Rescheduling the maturities of US debt securities and Linking the dollar to gold
After the geopolitical earthquakes caused by the US’s reorientation of its stance on Ukraine and its rapprochement with Russia, a new earthquake is being planned, this time in the economy. In a move that could reshape the global financial landscape with unpredictable consequences, President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major restructuring of international debt …
The shift to physical gold reserves following escalating debt levels and the erosion of confidence in fiat currencies
In a move that underscores growing concerns about the stability of global financial systems, a significant 400 metric tons of physical gold have been moved from London to the New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX). The unprecedented move, which has increased gold holdings on the COMEX market by 75%, has sparked speculation about the future of …
Trump administration cuts borrowing costs in two ways: Musk’s DOGE in spending and cheaper energy
By sidelining the Federal Reserve in order to lower borrowing costs for Americans, the Donald Trump administration says it will reduce government spending and increase energy supplies. The payoff will be twofold: it will ease inflationary pressures and strengthen the economy’s fiscal position. While President Trump continues to urge the Fed to lower short-term interest …
War Games with Currencies and Tariffs
We are already living in a new monetary order whose characteristics have yet to be clarified. Jim Rickards’s 2011 best-selling book, Currency Wars, was prescient in its conclusions. He painted a bleak picture of the modern monetary system and the enormous risks posed by the financialization of the economy, warning bluntly that “a new crisis …
The “Secrets” of investing in Gold
Gold remains the perennial safe haven. The price of gold has risen about 10% since the beginning of the year, compared to a return of about 4% for Bitcoin. Recent developments, such as the US-China trade war and threats of new tariffs, have further strengthened its position as a safe haven, driving the price of …