The initial tariffs have gone “live,” and it’s possible, according to President Trump, they’ll eventually touch more than $500 billion of goods. So the move toward protracted, painful trade conflict is underway; this despite numerous public reassurances that the disagreements would all get worked out. Christopher Beddor, writing for Reuters, correctly points out it is […]
Gold Prices Could Jump As Tariffs Add to Inflation Troubles
An article currently appearing over at IRIS, an online industry newsletter for financial professionals, is asking its audience if they’re ready for inflation, particularly in light of the highly protectionist trade posture now assumed by the Trump administration. They’ll know if they are, continues the piece, because they will have their clients in gold. The […]
Are Retail Investors Fleeing The Stock Market?
Although quite a ways down from its peak highs at end-January, the stock market appears to be rallying again. While the market reached its lowest ‘post-Trump surge’ period in early April, falling back to levels last seen in November 2017, it has since recovered. The fact of the matter is that the US stock market […]
Are the Chaotic 1970s Returning to Wreck Your Portfolio?
The 1970s are coming back. So says financial analyst John Rubino in an article that appears over at ZeroHedge. Rubino makes a case suggesting there are “eerie and scary” similarities between the chronic economic and geopolitical upheaval of that decade, and that which is unfolding today. And that if you’re not prepared for the trouble, […]
The War on Cash: The Complicity of Big Tech with Big Banks and Big Government
It’s been a while since we’ve spoken about the war on cash. But make no mistake, it has continued unabated. This is a war waged by big governments all around the world, no matter East or West. And over in China, cash appears to be losing. In July 2017, the New York Times reported that […]
Prepare for a Market Crash with Physical Gold and Silver
Can you really prepare for a market crash? This is the question posed by a recent article at the website of The Globe and Mail newspaper. And the answer delivered by the piece? If you approach investing from the perspective of thoughtful asset allocation, and eschew sexy strategies like market timing, you can, indeed, “prepare […]
Noble Gold Video/Podcast Archive
Noble Making News Charles Thorngren, CEO and Collin Plume, President of Noble Gold have been making the rounds at national-level financial publications such as Forbes, Kiplinger, NPR Marketplace, US News & World Report, TheStreet.com and others. In these videos you’ll see why Noble has a well-deserved reputation for their refreshing honesty and down-to-earth approach. Here’s […]
