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Revisiting Adam Smith’s Free Market: Is The System Rigged for Collusion?
April 11, 2016 U.S. Economy
Adam Smith is a favorite of free market advocates, but many only hear what they want and ignore the rest. With the free market far from free, it’s time to ask, “What would Adam Smith do?” Wage Growth Remains an Issue for Millennials
April 5, 2016 U.S. Economy
As millennials look to turn the tide of wage growth, weekly initial jobless claims data point to trouble for the U.S. economy. Can the next generation provide investment opportunities? Monetary Disaster Insurance
March 29, 2016 Gold
When a financial firm like Munich Re starts vaulting gold and griping about monetary policy, you have to believe that they might be on to something serious. The Real Value of Gold
March 23, 2016 Gold
With fiat currencies headed toward failure, and central banks desperate to avoid catastrophe, it’s time to ask yourself: What is gold really worth?Exxon Mobil’s $12 Billion Bond Sale & Acquisition Hunt Means Oil Is a Buy
March 22, 2016 Oil
Oil prices have soared 50% in the past two months. There are sure to be downdrafts before a recovery, but Exxon Mobil is already hunting for acquisitions … and you should take notice.