First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/05/20/big-banks-call-for-recession-and-possible-stock-market-crash-002530

The converging forces of price inflation and economic contraction continue to weigh on asset markets. The Dow Jones Industrials got clobbered by 1,000 points on Wednesday and is headed for its eighth weekly loss in a row.

The converging forces of price inflation and economic contraction continue to weigh on asset markets. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

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First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2022/05/16/the-politics-of-sound-money-whats-at-stake-002529

An occasional critic will ask that we “stick to our lane” and limit commentary to metals and the markets. They would prefer we avoided politics. When it comes to gold and silver, that is easier said than done. There is no separating the metals markets from the world affairs motivating people to buy physical bullion.

First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/05/13/biden-seeks-inflation-scapegoats-gold-advocate-wins-gop-primary-002528

Elevated inflation readings and stock market turmoil continue to inflict pain on investors. Some are hoping for a quick turnaround. Others are just looking for a place to hide.

Elevated inflation readings and stock market turmoil continue to inflict pain on investors. Some are hoping for a quick turnaround. Others are just looking for a place to hide. | Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/gold-loan

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First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2022/05/12/the-war-on-gold-ensures-the-dollars-downfall-002527

Last month was the 89th anniversary of one of America’s biggest blunders on her descent from honest, sound money into weaponized political money: Executive Order 6102. Signed on April 5, 1933, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt required all persons holding more than five ounces of gold to deliver their “gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certificates, now owned by them to a Federal Reserve Bank, branch or agency, or to any member bank of the Federal Reserve System.”

First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2022/05/09/take-advantage-when-markets-succumb-to-fear-002526

Last Wednesday’s rate hike by the Federal Reserve failed to convince investors that the central bank can tame inflation without wrecking the economy. Subsequent remarks by Jerome Powell insisting that the economy isn’t vulnerable to recession were also unconvincing – especially given the Fed chairman’s lousy forecasting track record (“transitory” inflation has proven to be more like intractable inflation).