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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, 2026February 16, 2026

This is Part 4 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…

Big Commodity Gains Midway through January Even After Another Positive Inflation Report
ArchivesGlobal Economy

Big Commodity Gains Midway through January Even After Another Positive Inflation Report

January 12, 2023July 6, 2023

Markets are betting in different ways as Thursday’s long-anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed a small slowdown in…


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Interest Payments on the National Debt up 13% Year-over-year with Still 3 Months to Go

Andy Corbley August 17, 2026

With a trimester left of the 2026 fiscal year, the US Treasury has already borrowed more money than in…

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We Should All Probably Eat More Parsley

Andy Corbley August 7, 2026

Americans have a funny way of relegating certain ingredients to specific functions that don’t always serve the overall purpose…

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Central Bank Gold Purchases Continued Through the Yellow Metal’s Worst Month in 18 Years

Andy Corbley July 11, 2026

It’s been the worst performing month for gold since 2008, yet the world’s central banks continue to add tonnes…

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