Self-destruction usually happens in stages. At first there's a binge in which the thrill outweighs the sense of transgression. This is usually followed by remorse, acknowledgement of risks, and an attempt to reform. But straight-and-narrow is exhausting, and because of this is frequently just temporary, eventually giving way to a kind of capitulation in which the addict drops even the pretense o...Read More

Full Article: Raising Rates Reflect Bigger Debt Not Faster GrowthBy: Peter SchiffWhile investors are justifiably focused on what may be the opening crescendo of a long overdue sell-off in stocks, there is not, as of yet, as feverish a discussion of the parallel sell-offs in bonds and the U.S. dollar, which have been underway for at least a year and a half in bonds and 14 months for the dollar. I...Read More

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Iranian steel billet export prices narrowed upward by $5 per tonne over the week ended Wednesday February 14, with deals being reported at the higher prices.Metal Bulletin's weekly price assessment for Iranian billet exports was $490-495 per tonne fob on February 14, against $485-495 per tonne fob a week earlier.Market participants reported several cargoes of Iranian billet being sold...Read More

By Jeff ClarkThere aren't many investment scenarios you can point to with any degree of certainty and say, "This asset is going to rise." Saying so is usually fraught with risk, even if in hindsight it turns out to have been an accurate call.But there are certainly times when you can see that the odds are heavily stacked in your favor. And we have one of those potential scenarios right now in go...Read More

We are entering unprecedented economic times. Stocks are at all-time highs, but markets are jumpy. Interest rates are rising, which may impact bonds in ways he haven't seen for a generation. Find out the best way to navigate this landscape in this episode with Bert Dohmen, Robert & Kim.Robert Kiyosaki is best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, the #1 personal finance book of all time. His b...Read More

There aren't many investment scenarios you can point to with any degree of certainty and say, "This asset is going to rise." Saying so is usually fraught with risk, even if in hindsight it turns out to have been an accurate call.But there are certainly times when you can see that the odds are heavily stacked in your favor. And we have one of those potential scenarios right now in gold.It's a rathe...Read More

"I have therefore come to the decision to resign as the president of the Republic with immediate effect, even though I disagree with the decision of the Continue...Read More

China's rebar futures prices saw limited increases on the last trading day ahead of the New Year holiday, while spot prices were unchanged.Domestic Eastern China (Shanghai): 3,860-3,920 yuan ($613-623) per tonne, unchangedNorthern China (Beijing): 3,950-3,990 yuan per tonne, unchanged Spot prices held steady since most market participants started their break well in advance of the Februa...Read More

By Mike MaloneyWhat is the Internet Of Things and what promises does it hold? In this bonus feature from Hidden Secrets of Money Episode 8, Mance Harmon of Swirlds Inc explains what IoT is and where it is likely to go.What is the Internet of Things?Many of the appliances and devices that previously weren't computerized like light bulbs, baby monitors, and washing machines have become computerize...Read More

The amount of gold mined in a year is only about 1.5% of the total existing stock of gold, which is why changes in gold production have almost no effect on the gold price. It is also why changes in the cost of mining gold do not affect the gold price. In fact, cause and effect works the other way around - the change in the market price of gold determines, with a lag, the average cost of mining gol...Read More

We live in very specific times. Getting a "like" on a post or picture becomes a necessary daily activity and means of self-validation. Not "liking" something that others posted or that is massively "liked" like may be frowned upon or even viewed as being disrespectful. Plus, it seems that no matter what you do, everyone gets offended very easily. When did honesty, independence and common-sense s...Read More

The index for all items less food and energy increased 0.3 percent in January. The shelter index increased 0.2 percent as the indexes forContinue...Read More

If you have a problem then you have a solution, otherwise you're just fussing about the situation. Well, that may be true in most cases, but when we are discussing rigged markets and crony capitalism the solutions can sometimes be evasive. They do exist, it's just a question of getting to them and bringing them to life. After swimming in the problem, as most of us have been doing for the past seve...Read More

- Global debt 'area of weakness' and could 'induce financial panic' - King warns- Global debt to GDP now 40 per cent higher than it was a decade ago - BIS warn- Global non-financial corporate debt grew by 15% to 96% of GDP in the past six years- US mortgage rates hit highest level since May 2014- US student loans near $1.4 trillion, 40% expected to default in next 5 years- UK consumer debt hit ?...Read More

SMM offices will be closed from Thursday February 15 to Wednesday February 21 for the Chinese New Year holiday. There will be no news publication during this period.Normal publishing schedule will resume on Thursday February 22.For queries, please contact Daisy Tseng at daisy@smm.cnRead More

Failing that, ask its pension fund for a few index-linked Gilts...The BANK of ENGLAND announced its latest policy decision in London on Thursday, writes Adrian Ash at BullionVault.In effect it told UK investors and savers to buy gold. Because gold tends to rise when interest rates fail to rise faster than the cost of living.And the Bank of England just confirmed it plans to stay way behind the cur...Read More

Spot prices have eased so far this week in European molybdic oxide and ferro-molybdenum trading due to the absence of key world trader China which has had a dampening effect on international markets, sources told Metal Bulletin. Metal Bulletin assessed molybdic oxide prices at $12.00-12.25 per lb in-warehouse Rotterdam on Wednesday February 14, from $12.20-12.50 per lb on Friday. The market w...Read More

By Rory HallIf you have a problem then you have a solution, otherwise you're just fussing about the situation. Well, that may be true in most cases, but when we are discussing rigged markets and crony capitalism the solutions can sometimes be evasive. They do exist, it's just a question of getting to them and bringing them to life. After swimming in the problem, as most of us have been doing for...Read More

The 8:30 a.m. cartel smash was an epic fail. The cartel is now forced to retreat as goldContinue...Read More