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Category: Economies & Markets

Will Trump’s Pick of Warsh for Fed Chairman Curtail or Accelerate the ‘Sell America’ Trade?
US Economy

Will Trump’s Pick of Warsh for Fed Chairman Curtail or Accelerate the ‘Sell America’ Trade?

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the so-called Sell America trade. You can read part 1…

What Is the ‘Sell America’ Trade, and What Does it Mean for Trump’s Econ Agenda?
Global Economy

What Is the ‘Sell America’ Trade, and What Does it Mean for Trump’s Econ Agenda?

January 28, 2026

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on the so-called Sell America Trade.   When President Donald Trump…

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China
US Economy

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026

This is Part 3 of a 4-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Environmentalism’s Cost in Cobalt, Antimony, Copper, and Silver: Critical Minerals in America
US Economy

Environmentalism’s Cost in Cobalt, Antimony, Copper, and Silver: Critical Minerals in America

January 16, 2026January 17, 2026

This is Part 3 of a 4-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Rare Earths Are Not Nearly as Rare as the Capital and Interest Needed to Develop Them
Global Economy

Rare Earths Are Not Nearly as Rare as the Capital and Interest Needed to Develop Them

January 9, 2026January 26, 2026

This is Part 2 of a 3-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Are Critical Minerals Critical, or Just Neglected?
Global Economy

Are Critical Minerals Critical, or Just Neglected?

January 7, 2026January 9, 2026

This is Part 1 of a 3-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Gov. Designation of Silver as Critical Mineral Fuels Bull Market Breakout to Unprecedented Price
US Economy

Gov. Designation of Silver as Critical Mineral Fuels Bull Market Breakout to Unprecedented Price

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

According to the most successful precious metal and commodity investors, there is more than one reason behind the stratospheric…

Young Brits, New Zealanders Emigrating at Highest Rates Seen in a Century But Why?
Global Economy

Young Brits, New Zealanders Emigrating at Highest Rates Seen in a Century But Why?

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Citizens of the New Zealand and the UK are leaving in numbers not seen in a century. UK government…

Kevin Hassett Poised for Next Fed Chairman, Raising Concerns of Independence and Interest Rates
Political Economy

Kevin Hassett Poised for Next Fed Chairman, Raising Concerns of Independence and Interest Rates

December 19, 2025

In recent comments, President Trump said he had narrowed his shortlist for the next Federal Reserve Chairman “down to…

Fed Quietly Restarts Something That Quacks Like QE and Precious Metals Soar
US Economy

Fed Quietly Restarts Something That Quacks Like QE and Precious Metals Soar

December 12, 2025

At the recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by…

Tariffs or ‘Shrinkflation’ Affecting Thanksgiving Meals in America
US Economy

Tariffs or ‘Shrinkflation’ Affecting Thanksgiving Meals in America

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

Tariffs will affect traditional food staples at a typical Thanksgiving meal this holiday season. According to an analysis by…

Americans Seeing Less and Less Sense in Trump Tariff Arguments After Coffee Comments
US Economy

Americans Seeing Less and Less Sense in Trump Tariff Arguments After Coffee Comments

November 13, 2025

In an interview on Fox News, President Donald Trump told Laura Ingrams yesterday that in response to the soaring…

Socialism in the Capital of Capitalism: Mamdani’s Election and its Consequences
Political Economy

Socialism in the Capital of Capitalism: Mamdani’s Election and its Consequences

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Not long after the polls closed at 9 p.m. in New York City on November 4th, self-styled Democratic Socialist…

Nuclear Energy and Uranium Futures Glowing After Big Announcements from Japan and India
Energy

Nuclear Energy and Uranium Futures Glowing After Big Announcements from Japan and India

November 7, 2025

More closely linked to political decisions than any other commodity or energy security, uranium, and the energy companies that…

4 Caribbean Countries Implement Schengen Area-Style Free Movement Agreement
Global Economy

4 Caribbean Countries Implement Schengen Area-Style Free Movement Agreement

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

On October 1st, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations implemented the Free Movement Agreement among the member states of Barbados,…

100% Debt-to-GDP Threshold Crossed by Many Eurozone Economies, Including Some of the Largest
Political Economy

100% Debt-to-GDP Threshold Crossed by Many Eurozone Economies, Including Some of the Largest

October 21, 2025November 25, 2025

3 of the 5 largest economies in the Eurozone are currently carrying national debts at 100% or more of…

Doubling of Gold Price Over 5 Years Sees Global National Reserves Hit $4.8 Trillion in October
Global Economy

Doubling of Gold Price Over 5 Years Sees Global National Reserves Hit $4.8 Trillion in October

October 15, 2025

On October 7th, gold prices hit $3,977 per troy ounce, some 100% from where the price sat five years…

Newly-Appointed Governor’s First Actions Massively Call into Question Fed Independence During FOMC
Political Economy

Newly-Appointed Governor’s First Actions Massively Call into Question Fed Independence During FOMC

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Following the recent September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a commentary by Euro Pacific Asset Management suggests that…

Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Are Illegal: Administration Braces for SCOTUS Appeal
Global Economy

Court Rules Most Trump Tariffs Are Illegal: Administration Braces for SCOTUS Appeal

September 4, 2025

An appeals court has ruled 7-4 that President Trump’s use of tariffs is illegal, and supplants the traditional role…

Firefly Aerospace Raises Over $800 Million on First Day on Wall Street
US Economy

Firefly Aerospace Raises Over $800 Million on First Day on Wall Street

August 30, 2025September 1, 2025

Firefly, a civil-commercial spaceflight company out of Texas, recently raised over $800 million on Wall Street during its initial…

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Last Arms Control Treaty Limiting US and Russian Nuclear Weapons Expires

Andy Corbley February 5, 2026

On January 14th, humanity went the longest span of time without detonating a nuclear weapon since the dawn of…

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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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