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Avoiding Mistakes in a Complicated World

Avoiding Mistakes in a Complicated World

We know what you might be thinking. A video called “5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Gold” sounds a bit… basic. Especially when it’s coming from us, i.e. the same people who write about central banks, trade wars, and economic crises every week. But here’s why we made it: Many of our long-term clients keep […]
Ireland’s Golden Moment, But What Comes Next?

Ireland’s Golden Moment, But What Comes Next?

This week’s Financial Times article on Ireland’s economic model struck a chord with us. It told a story we know well: a small nation punching far above its weight thanks to US multinationals, low corporate taxes, and a business-friendly ecosystem. Ireland transformed from post-crisis austerity to eye-watering surpluses. But as the FT soberly points out, […]
What Gold Reveals About the Federal Reserve and the Fragility of Modern Finance

What Gold Reveals About the Federal Reserve and the Fragility of Modern Finance

This week, the Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting. While the markets anticipated the decision, they reacted sharply to the nuance (If it can be called that) in Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks. Two Federal Open Market Committee members, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, broke from consensus and called for rate […]
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