Op-Ed: Upholding Bretton Woods Principles in Absence of Bretton Woods Politics
Stock image. Long before modern states claimed monopoly control over money, international trade depended on trusted systems that operated outside sovereign authority. In medieval Europe, merchants travelling between cities and kingdoms faced a familiar challenge. Transporting physical gold, much as today, was dangerous, inefficient, and vulnerable to theft, seizure, or political interference. In that environment, […]
Major Updates from Tectonic Metals and BioLargo: Trump’s Fed Nomination Doesn’t Alter the Equation
BIG news from Tectonic Metals and BioLargo; Trump’s Establishment Fed pick DOESN’T Change the Math Greetings, Investors! As our very happy paid Members of The National Investor know, as I advocated some profit taking in recent days on PM’s-related holdings I also advised, in part, that some of those profits be deployed “down the food […]
Tether Disrupts Gold Market with Substantial Metal Reserves
Image: Generation Grundeinkommen. There are roughly 370,000 nuclear bunkers in Switzerland, a legacy of the Cold War that are now rarely used. One of them, though, is a hive of activity. Every week, more than a ton of gold is hauled in to the high-security vault, owned by crypto giant Tether Holdings SA, which is […]
Trump’s Most Formidable Adversary: A One-Year Retrospective with Guest Rick Ackerman
Trump’s Most Dangerous Foe at his One-Year Mark (with Guest Rick Ackerman) Good evening Investors. It was fitting today–after all I’ve had to say about this in recent weeks–that The Bond Market Vigilantes spoiled President Trump’s One-year anniversary of his 2nd go-round in office. In a new podcast just recorded this afternoon, I was joined […]
Gold Prices Continue Soaring, Eyeing $4,900 Mark
Stock image. Gold extended its record rally to almost $4,900 per ounce on Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland and a meltdown in Japanese government debt kept safe-haven demand elevated. Spot gold spiked as much as 2% to a record $4,887.19 per ounce before paring some gains. This marks the first time ever that gold […]
Bolivia Strengthens Gold Purchasing Regulations Following Previous Irregularities
Stock image. Bolivia’s central bank has resumed purchases of domestically mined gold to bolster foreign reserves, introducing a new US dollar reference price and stricter guidelines to avoid irregularities. President Rodrigo Paz, a center-right leader who took office on Nov. 8 after two decades of socialist rule, is seeking to preserve the benefits of state […]
Trump Raises the Stakes—and Heightens Systemic Risk—in His Fed Prosecution
Trump ups the Ante—AND Systemic Risk—in His Fed Prosecution Greetings, Investors. It’s certainly been a jam- and surprise-packed first year of Trump 2.0! You need an intricate scorecard to keep up with it all: From tariffs, to conquering Venezuela, to bombing Iran (and threatening it anew), to dealing with a leftist insurrection in Minnesota (chiefly, […]
Key Considerations for Mining Investors in 2026: Insights from Sprott
Critical minerals dominated headlines in 2025 as vulnerabilities across their supply chains became increasingly apparent amid rising global trade tensions. At the same time, precious metals—gold and silver—both raced to record highs as their safe-haven appeal intensified. Those narratives have carried into the new year, with geopolitical tensions, resource nationalism and persistent supply bottlenecks all […]
Orla to Begin Construction on South Railroad Gold Project in Nevada This Year
Orla Mining’s South Carlin Complex covers 250 sq. km hectares on Nevada’s Carlin Trend. Credit: Orla Mining Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA) said it will kick off construction at its South Railroad gold project in Nevada after an updated feasibility study showed costs doubled in three years while resources increased. Capital costs rose to […]
Precious Metals Surge: Silver Prices Exceed $90
Stock image. Precious metals continued their hot start to the year, with gold setting another record on Wednesday and silver blasting past the $90-an-ounce level amid high demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. Silver, meanwhile, continues to outpace gold, up more than […]