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Inequality is one of the most volatile aspects of contemporary society, and it is getting worse. As the gap between the haves and the have-nots widens, and the middle class shrinks, the chances of social upheaval increase.

The cryptocurrency realm, already characterized by its unpredictable nature, has once again been thrust into the spotlight as Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, recently experienced a rapid price drop.

While Yardeni's forecast may seem outlandish given the economic and fundamental backdrop, the market cycle supports the claim.

“De-dollarization” is being pursued by countries with agendas at odds with the US, including Russia, China, Saudi Arabia and Iran.

In a pivotal move towards bolstering the supply chain security for clean energy technologies, the U.S. Department of Energy has released its much-anticipated 2023 Critical Materials Assessment. Among the materials deemed critical are aluminum, cobalt, copper, dysprosium, and various types of steel and metals like gallium, iridium, lithium, and magnesium.

How much is the market really concerned about a slowing global economy? That question has in the past been posed to Dr. Copper, the red metal afforded the honorific for its supposed Ph.D. in predicting global economic health. However, the title now has been stripped, according to Bank of America’s commodity research team.

Here are the top 10 financial articles from the first week of August according to DollarCollapse.com.

If you ask the average investor, you might think that buying stocks is the best way to grow your wealth - the S&P 500 has an average return of around 10% per year - but it may surprise you that silver has consistently outperformed stocks — with an average return of 14.35% over the last 20 years.

Personal finance isn't nuclear physics - just spend less than you earn, save and invest the rest - but knowing what should be done and actually doing it, however, are two different things. Here are 10 money lessons I wish I had known when I was 20 which have the power to change your life if you are willing to embrace them. Words: 1340

This graphic catalogs the rise of the U.S. dollar as the dominant international reserve currency, and the recent efforts by various nations to de-dollarize and reduce their dependence on the U.S. financial system.