Gold may be the crown jewel of precious metals, rising during economic uncertainty, but silver has repeatedly proven itself to be the underdog ready to take the throne. History reveals a compelling trend where silver, initially lagging behind gold during its surges, catches up with dramatic flair, often delivering returns 2 to 5 times greater.For investors seeking both safety and explosive potenti...Read More
According to the latest survey of fund managers by Bank of America, 49% say that gold is the most crowded trade.This marks the first time in 2 years that the Magnificent 7 tech stocks did not top the "overcrowded" survey.However, there's a problem here. The fund managers responding to this survey clearly don't know much about the gold market. My guess is they have not positioned their clients for...Read More
Stagflation is a grim economic diagnosis. High inflation, stagnant growth, and elevated unemployment.The United States from 1972-1982 is the textbook case. Inflation raged as high as 14%, real economic growth was practically non-existent, and unemployment reached 9.7%.Now the threat of stagflation once again looms large. Inflation is set for a comeback, growth is slowing, and widespread layoffs ha...Read More
It's a subject we analyze continually, and we have recommended gold as part of a sound investment portfolio for years. Today the dollar price of gold is hovering near all-time highs over $3,300 per ounce.Gold has been on a tear lately. It was $1,830 as of October 5, 2023. At today's prices, that marks a 75% surge in just 18 months. Gold has outperformed stocks by a wide margin this year, but it ha...Read More
With so much attention focused on U.S. stock markets, it seems timely to pivot away from stocks for the moment and consider the global perspective. Globalization may be dying in terms of trade and supply chains, but financial markets are inextricably linked in ways that relatively few understand.King Dollar Still RulesThe dollar still dominates the global financial system despite the cracks in the...Read More
Buenos Aires looks much the same as always. But there's a new energy. Walking around the Palermo Soho neighborhood, we see more construction…more new shops…new restaurants…"Things have gotten better since Milei took over," was the judgment of our taxi driver. "Not everything… but people are not sitting around anymore.""He's right," said a business friend. "Before, I had a h...Read More
The U.S. dollar remains the king of currencies. For now, at least.The greenback's share of global foreign exchange reserves sits around 58%. However, back in 2000 the dollar was even more dominant with a 72% market share.Meanwhile China's yuan only makes up about 2.2% of global forex reserves, but that's up from 1.1% in 2016. The currency's share of global payments is higher at around 4.7%.China's...Read More
Mark your calendar for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, at 2pm Eastern Time for a live broadcast from Jekyll Island, Georgia, where the U.S. Federal Reserve was conceived. Tune in, at no cost to you.Paradigm Press Group is hosting a special, online, subscribers-only event at ground zero of the U.S. dollar as we know it (yes, "as we know it" because it used to be something very different). We'll come...Read More
Charlie Munger, Berkshire Hathaway’s late Vice Chairman and Warren Buffett’s longtime bosom buddy, achieved legendary status in investing circles. But Munger's genius doesn't rest in poring over spreadsheets or stock-picking scanners. Instead, he's famous for using "mental models" guiding principles and ways of thinking that he's curated from a broad spectrum of disciplines.Munger's...Read More
AI is set to usher in a new industrial revolution.To prepare, I've been brushing up on past industrial revolutions, starting with the first one, which took place from around 1750 to 1830.A few of the more disruptive inventions from this period include:Steam enginesMechanized factoriesPower looms (textiles)Stocking frames (knitting)Coke smelting (iron tech)The adoption of these tools completely cha...Read More
For decades, Asia traded freedom for prosperity.Its model rapid industrialization, export-led growth, and iron-fisted governance was held up as a new gold standard. Western elites applauded it. Economists wrote glowing case studies. CEOs lined up to outsource.But behind the sleek GDP numbers and glittering skylines was a system built on suppressed wages, crushed dissent, and one crucial assump...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF: OTCQB) is a Strong Buy.The outlook for Silver North Resources Ltd. (SNAG:TSX.V; TARSF: OTCQB) could scarcely be better at this time. The company has positioned itself as a leading primary silver explorer in Canada at a time when the silver price is set to explode higher to commence closing the gap...Read More
MAG Silver Corp.'s (MAG:TSX; MAG:NYSE American) joint venture project in Mexico begins the year with silver, gold, lead and zinc production all beating BMO Capital Markets forecasts, the financial services firm noted in a report.MAG Silver Corp.'s (MAG:TSX; MAG:NYSE American) Q1/25 production results were notable for record silver recovery and continued strong grades at Juanicipio, its joint ventu...Read More
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) just hit full production in Mexico, posting weekly concentrate shipments amid surging gold prices and sector volatility. Read more about what's driving this milestone and why analysts see major upside ahead. Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024,...Read More
NevGold Corp. (NAU:TSX.V; NAUFF:OTC; 5E50:FSE) reported standout gold-antimony results at its Limousine Butte Project in Nevada, including 7.12 g/t AuEq over 16.8 meters. Read more on new targets.NevGold Corp. (NAU:TSX.V; NAUFF:OTC; 5E50:FSE) reported additional significant drill results at its 100%-owned Limousine Butte Project in Nevada, highlighting strong oxide gold-antimony mineralization acr...Read More
Technical Analyst Clive Maund explains why he thinks Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (BLLG:CSE; BLAGF:OTCQB) is a Buy.This is working out very well. When we looked at Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. (BLLG:CSE; BLAGF:OTCQB) early this month when it was priced at CA$0.30 we decided that it was on the point of breaking out of a fine bull Pennant, and as it turns out, it was, for it has since broken out and tre...Read More
There will be no hot war between the U.S. and China. No "Battle of Beijing".With both sides armed with nuclear missiles, this is an impossibility.Technically, there could be a proxy war via Taiwan. But this is also highly unlikely. Too much World War III risk. Plus, the Taiwanese have witnessed what happened in Ukraine, and are not keen to be next in line.Trade is the field where this contest will...Read More
Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) just hit full production in Mexico, posting weekly concentrate shipments amid surging gold prices and sector volatility. Read more about what's driving this milestone and why analysts see major upside ahead. Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. (SM:TSX.V; SMDRF:OTCQX) released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024,...Read More
This bodes well for Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA:TSX.V; PPTA;NASDAQ) having already received the final Record of Decision and potentially getting financed through the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Read on to learn why analysts like this junior miner.Perpetua Resources Corp.'s (PPTA:TSX; PPTA:NASDAQ) Stibnite gold-antimony project in Idaho is among the first group of U.S. critical mine...Read More
Barry Dawes of Martin Place Securities shares his thoughts on the current state of the market, focusing on gold.Gold has peaked for now, and gold Bugs can lick their wounds for a while. The real world is getting on with life.T Bond yields are heading lower. The U.S. dollar is recovering, and currency rallies are over.Small-cap resources are looking good.Tuesday's note pretty well covered the hyste...Read More