Gold and silver were higher in early U.S. trading, but the price action has the cautious feel of a market holding its breath. Silver is hovering near recent record highs, gold is pushing on, and yet both metals are pausing as the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting begins today. By Wednesday afternoon we get the statement, […]
In the 18th Century, Britain discovered a modern miracle: a financial scheme that promised safety, yield, and national prosperity all at once. The South Sea Company would refinance government debt, enrich the public, and, by the logic of the day, turn paper into something close to certainty. Share prices rose, confidence rose faster, and for […]
Gold and silver are a little softer today on normal profit taking after a strong run. That is not unusual, particularly in silver, where rallies tend to be sharp and the pullbacks can be just as violent. The bigger story is that silver has been one of the standout performers this year, and the pace […]