Believe it or not, what follows is a speech by Gustavo Laframboise-Pierre, the Global Director of Statistical Creation at the European Central Bank, at a top secret meeting of the world’s central bankers held at the United States Bullion Depository (AKA Fort Knox) last week. It provides considerable inside insight into what is now happening to the price of gold.

Historically high gas prices in the United States have led to consumer complaints, political consternation and even some changes in tax policy, but a look at prices paid in countries around the world reveals that things could be a lot worse.

This article addresses the whole gamut of market capitalizations from penny stocks to large cap stocks. Here is what you need to know.

The price of gold will never outrun the cumulative effects of inflation. This means that the higher price for gold is offset by the dollar’s actual loss in purchasing power.

According to the World Gold Council, the 10 largest gold mines in the world, by production, are located in 9 different countries and accounted for 12% of global gold production in 2021 as illustrated in the infographic from visualcapitalist.com below

Don’t invest in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies in your 401(k) just because it’s cool. Deciding whether to include cryptocurrency in your qualified retirement plan depends on how you answer these these questions...

The Piotroski F Score is a back-tested strategy that can help you find the best value stocks with the most significant potential gains and, due to its simplicity, you can use it with ease. 

Because many countries are developing CBDCs, and some have even implemented them, it is important to understand what they are and what they mean to society and this article does just that.

Can a bad guy use your phone number to access your money? Absolutely, so it’s extra-important to keep your phone number close to the chest.

The economy and stock market have been built on massive stimulus and liquidity from a rapidly expanding money supply. With M2 growth decelerating last month, the stock market looked in trouble. Now that it has become a contraction, the effect could be very profound.