Should the Fed pay attention to the IMF’s warnings about global financial risks and deteriorating market conditions? Probably, but more red-hot inflation data means their hands are tied.
Rising interest rates reveal the consequences of exorbitant debt and leverage. When the free money disappears, what remains tends to flow into real assets.
The current pace of rate hikes has no modern precedent. With recessionary red flags popping up everywhere, what will it take for the Fed to reverse course?
Gold bugs often debate the scope and impact of gold price manipulation. Some of these accusations are absolutely true, while others enter the realm of conspiracy.
The futures market is flashing a very clear, and very rare, signal. Gold’s jump from $1,680 to $1,800 could the be the beginning of a significant move higher. Right now, gold is still on the sale of the century.
As the Fed grapples declining GDP and the growing threat of recession, will they let the economy crumble and defeat inflation, or juice the markets again?
Demand destruction and the growing threat of recession crushed commodities in Q2. The Fed succeeded in slamming on the breaks, but did they go too far?
Inflation, depression, innovation, human flourishing – the US monetary system has played an integral role in each of these issues for centuries. But where did modern money come from? How does this inform the future?
Quantitative Easing allows central banks, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, to pull the levers of the financial system like never before. Is this strategy effective? Fair? Smart? One thing is certain: it is powerful.