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Gold and bitcoin are powerful alternative assets. Neither is controlled by any governmental entity, both are in finite supply, provide inflation protection, and portfolio diversification. And while both assets are both having a very good year — the similarities stop there. Gold is Something You Can Hold Perhaps the main difference between gold and all … Read more

There has been a dramatic evolution in how we pay for things — from writing checks, to swiping cards, to tapping chips — we’ve moved from bank drafts, to credit cards, to digital wallets. Money is no longer what it used to be; it has gone from physical to intangible, from real value to representative … Read more

To say that the July jobs report was weak — is putting it mildly. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) not only shows that it’s a tough time to be looking for a job but also — that it has been a weak job market for several months now. The U.S. economy added … Read more

What Is Volatility? Volatility is a measurement of how varied the returns of a given security or market index are over time … In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.[1] The notion of volatility as it relates to equities is associated with a rapid increase and/or decrease in share prices. These … Read more

We’ve all heard the term, “Hedge your bets” — according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is an idiom that means doing things “that will prevent great loss or failure if future events do not happen as one plans or hopes.”[1] That sounds a lot like buying insurance, wearing a seatbelt, or installing a security system. … Read more

Consumer Prices Rose in June Consumer prices ticked up in June from a year ago as the price of goods and services increased 0.3% putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.7%. The price increases were most pronounced on items like coffee, beef, clothing, furniture and natural gas. Other sectors, however, saw prices decline like the … Read more

The U.S. dollar just had the worst start of any year since 1973 and the weakest performance since end of the gold standard. The greenback dropped more than 10% since January and has exhibited significant weakness versus major currencies like the Swiss franc, euro and British pound. This raises big concerns about the dollar’s standing … Read more

Platinum is not only one of the world’s most precious metals, it is a transition metal that serves as a bridge between two sides of the periodic table. It plays a key role in chemical and catalytic reactions, and it’s highly conductive, durable and resistant to corrosion. Its role in powering a host of AI … Read more

Silver prices are up over 20% year-to-date. In the past five years, silver has surged over 98%. At about $36/oz, it is the least expensive of the major precious metals and generally considered to be undervalued due to consecutive years of supply shortages combined with steady industrial and investor demand. While gold tends to thrive … Read more

Silver and Platinum are Surging Silver — a soft, shiny and lustrous precious metal is known for its electrical conductivity and widespread use in solar technology. Platinum — a strong, dense and exceedingly rare metal is coveted for its use in jewelry, auto emissions, and a variety of industrial applications. Both metals have a steely … Read more