How long before interest payments on the debt exceeds revenues? An cross-the-board ‘Debt Jubilee’, however, from an historical perspective shows that retiring debt can actually make a country’s economy, and its indebted citizenry, all the better for it.

The Baltic Dry Index is, in my opinion, the best leading economic indicator to follow when the media is telling us the economy is looking great one week and then predicting a double dip recession the next. Let me explain. Words: 933

According to the World Gold Council, soft landing environments have typically resulted in flat to slightly negative average returns for gold. However, every cycle is unique, and 2024 may bring surprises.

“Despite reaching record highs fueled by recession fears and safe-haven demand, gold’s 2024 outlook remains delicately balanced. Inflationary pressures might keep central banks hawkish, limiting significant gains, but deepening recession could trigger policy easing, boosting gold’s allure.”— Google Bard

...It’s not unreasonable that gold and silver (along with platinum) are often lumped together in the precious metal basket...but it’s important to distinguish between silver and gold rather than assume that the two metals are interchangeable. Words: 385

Inflation represents a loss of discipline that always ends up hurting a large number of people. Furthermore, the consequences of inflation can leave wreckage in which policymakers are left with no good alternative policies to follow. Words: 961

In the unlikely case the U.S. defaults on its debt, the consequences will be far-reaching. Here are 5 ways a U.S. debt default would impact your wallet.

Global housing prices rose an average of 6% annually, between Q4 2021 and Q4 2022. but, in real terms that take inflation into account, prices actually fell 2% for the first decline in 12 years. In today's graphic, we show the change in residential property prices with data from the Bank for International Settlements.

The Gold/Silver Ratio has been rising along with the strength of the US dollar.

Gold has a long held reputation as a hedge against an uncertain or failing economy but does having gold in your investment portfolio provide meaningful protection during a recession? We decided to dig into the data for a definitive answer and present below an infographic that shows the eight U.S. recessions since 1970 along with S&P 500 data (a proxy for the stock market) with the performance of gold prices that provides a clear answer.