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..Many investors are unaware of the magnitude of the upleg that has begun in physical gold so the purpose of this update is to make it crystal clear why it is destined to be massive, for both fundamental and technical reasons.

$10,000 may be too conservative of a price target for gold up ahead with a lot of pain before we get there, both in commodities and the broad market. A deflationary bust is coming that will wipe out most asset categories, before stagflation takes hold, the Fed intervenes, and commodities skyrocket to previously unimaginable levels.

There are hundreds of AI-related stocks trading on various exchanges around the world and that number has been reduced to 31 pure-play stocks trading on Canadian or American exchanges in 7 categories and put into portfolios which are tracked on a weekly basis. What follows is a summary of these 7 portfolios' performances this week.

Our Micro/Small Cap AI Stocks Portfolio went up 13.5% in July on top of a 3.2% increase in June but that strength has evaporated so far in August declining 13.8% MTD. Below are the performances of each of the constituents week-ending August 16th

Central banks like gold because the metal is expected to hold its value through turbulent times and, unlike currencies and bonds, it does not rely on any issuer or government. It also enables central banks to diversify away from assets like US Treasuries and the dollar.

Big Tech companies are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence (AI) through strategic acquisitions and collaborations. Major firms like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are focusing on their AI-related investments. These moves aim to enhance technological capabilities, integrate AI into core business strategies, and maintain a competitive edge. The article also addresses the challenges posed by regulatory scrutiny and the implications for the broader industry. As AI continues to evolve, these strategic decisions will likely influence the future of technology and global economic trends.

Over the past five years, gold and gold-related ETFs have experienced significant fluctuations due to economic events, changing interest rates, and shifting market sentiment. This article reviews the performance of gold, the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ). Gold rose by over 60%, while GLD closely mirrored this increase. In contrast, GDX and GDXJ significantly underperformed, with GDX up only 30% and GDXJ up just 12%. This analysis highlights the varying risks and returns associated with different gold-related investments.

A Universal Basic Income (UBI) sounds great in theory. According to a previous study by the Roosevelt Institute, it could permanently increase the U.S. economy by trillions of dollars. While such socialistic policies sound great in theory, history, and data, they aren’t the economic saviors they are touted to be.

According to the New York Times, "When the Eiffel Tower underwent renovations in the 20th century, they preserved pieces of the original iron and kept them in storage. Those chunks make up the hexagon figure in the middle of the Olympic gold medal."

Donald Trump has outlined a series of cryptocurrency policy proposals aimed at positioning the United States as a global leader in the digital asset space. Trump's cryptocurrency policies, particularly his proposal to establish a strategic Bitcoin stockpile, could have significant implications for the gold and silver markets.