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What Copper Says About the Economy May 31, 2016 Commodities There's a reason why copper is sometimes called "Dr. Copper." The price of copper indicates the health of the economy — and according to the most recent prices, our economy's about to flatline...
Even the Fed Can’t Keep Gold Down May 24, 2016 Gold We are only five months into 2016, and sales of gold coins at the U.S. Mint have nearly doubled. Demand for physical gold is soaring, and even the Fed will have trouble slowing its ascent.
The Paradox of Cash: It’s Always the Government’s Money May 23, 2016 Currency For most of human history, we’ve lived in largely cashless societies. It’s nothing new. But there are concerns about a modern cashless society, and the real threat should terrify you.
Op-Ed: Thoughts on The Current Election Race From Former Senator May 20, 2016 Government & Politics Long the least popular of branch of the U.S. government, Congress has — deservedly — hit new lows in recent years, and a new book by “Congressman X” sheds a cold light on Washington’s rotten interior.
Ride Oil’s Comeback May 18, 2016 Oil Don’t believe the media, oil consumption is not declining — it’s rising. But oil exploration budgets have been cut, and a supply shortfall is looming on the horizon.