One rising concern around the world is whether or not governments will allow gold and silver to continue to compete with paper currencies. Fiat money has been steadily declining in value, while the precious metals markets have been heating up. There’s no way the control freaks in government haven’t noticed. The question is, what can
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Silver and gold are well-known choices for building up a safety net in times of economic crisis. However, one concern that many people have is the usefulness of gold coins or silver bars with high values. After all, you’re not really going to want to use an ounce of gold to pay for a few
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Speaking to Congress recently, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was asked point blank by Representative Ron Paul if gold was money. He paused, then answered definitively, “No, it’s a precious metal.”  However, that precious metal is now at the center of a growing storm of discussions about what to do with the world’s currencies as the
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In the traditional way of things on Wall Street, firms invest in stocks, bonds, and real estate.  Commodities play a certain role, but they are certainly not the focus.  Neither are precious metals.  After all, who on Wall Street wants to be one of those nutty gold bugs? Anyone who wants to make money, it
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Precious metals prices have been quite volatile over the last few weeks. The spot price of silver has been more stable than the spot price of gold, but for those who were looking for a straight path up to higher values, both metals have been a disappointment. What’s going on?  Is this just the beginning
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What’s driving gold higher…how long will it continue to rise …and what should we be doing to take advantage of it? by Brien Lundin, Editor, Gold Newsletter Gold is making headlines across the world, as it seemingly sets new price records on a daily basis. But surprisingly few investors realize that the yellow metal’s been
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By Porter Stansberry with Braden Copeland It is the most important financial idea we could ever give to you. The fate of millions of Americans rests in a single market, where just one financial instrument trades, and… This market is collapsing. Its downfall began, as we predicted at the time, in late 2008. This single
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The International Monetary Fund estimates that the G20 is on course to see government debt exceed 100% of the GDP within three years. This debt size cannot be financed or repaid, which will lead to the collapse of the euro. By Porter Stansberry with Braden Copeland The International Monetary Fund estimates the 20 largest industrial
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When I talk about “The End of America,” I don’t mean the end of our political union (although I won’t rule that out). I’m talking about the end of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. So how will it unfold? That’s what people keep asking me. My answer is: The collapse of the
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When gold was cheap – relatively speaking – loading up on bullion bars, coins, and rounds made sense.  The premiums for graded numismatic coins seemed crazy, and the concept of collectibles generating wealth wasn’t a mainstream idea.  However, now that the price of gold is consistently hovering around the range of $1400 per ounce, looking
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