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.
Read More »Five-Year Performance Review of Gold and Gold-Related ETFs Amid Market Volatility
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.
Read More »What Is A Universal Basic Income? Why Is It Flawed?
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.
Read More »What’s the Value of Paris Olympic Gold and Silver Medals?
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."
Read More »Donald Trump’s Cryptocurrency Strategy and Its Impact on Gold & Silver Investing
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.
Read More »What Effect Would A “Minsky Moment” Have On the Price Of Gold?
Is the current U.S. stock market, and global economy, approaching a Minsky Moment? If so, how would precious metals such as gold and silver react in the aftermath of such a collapse?
Read More »Gold’s Performance When Stock Markets Crash
When trouble really hits the fan, everything slides together and, most times, that includes gold but....
Read More »Can Silver Get You Through a Stock Market Crisis
On Monday, major U.S. stock indexes experienced their most significant decline since 2022. The S&P 500 fell by approximately 3%, while the NASDAQ dropped over 6%. As investors navigate through the current financial turbulence, attention is increasingly turning towards assets that can provide stability amidst uncertainty. Silver, historically known as a safe haven during economic downturns, is garnering interest due to its potential to hedge against market volatility.
Read More »The U.S. National Debt Reached $35T Last Week! Here’s What It Could Mean
Modern Monetary Theory asserts that as long as the central bank can monetize federal debt and keep interest rates low the government can endlessly increase the amount of debt...[but] those who pretend deficits don’t matter ignore the fact that interest on the national debt will soon be the largest item in the federal budget,
Read More »Here’s What Happened To the Markets in the Past Few Days
On Monday morning, investors woke up to plunging stock markets with media headlines suggesting that the sell-off was due to fears of a recession, slowing employment growth, and fears over Israel and Iran, but those were not the primary reason why. In fact, it was the forced unwinding of the “Yen Carry Trade.” Let me explain.
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