(Headline USA) President Donald Trump announced on Monday plans to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from countries purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, in addition to new tariffs directly targeting the South American nation itself.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump described Venezuela as “very hostile”...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) The Federal Reserve lost $77.6 billion in 2024. And by the way, a Fed loss is ultimately your loss.
The central bank began bleeding red in late 2022. In 2023, it reported an operating loss of $114 billion.
On top of its operating loss, the...
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) – Unless Congress suspends or raises the debt ceiling soon, the U.S. government could default on its $36.2 trillion debt by mid-July, according to the newest debt limit analysis.
The Bipartisan Policy Center, which published the analysis Monday, projects the “X Date” will occur somewhere...
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White appears poised to rank among the studio’s worst-performing films in recent years, according to box office numbers reviewed by the Daily Mail.
Starring actress-turned-leftist activist Rachel Zegler, the movie has earned just $3.5 million in Thursday previews and is expected to bring in...
(Money Metals News Service) In a riveting and candid conversation on the Money Metals Podcast, host Mike Maharrey sat down with G. Edward Griffin, the prolific author best known for The Creature from Jekyll Island, a book that has shaped modern understandings of the Federal Reserve and its shadowy origins.
(Interview Starts Around 5:40 Mark)
The Birth...
(Sound Money Defense League, Money Metals News Service) For the second time this month, new sound money legislation has become law in Idaho.
Faced with the overwhelming likelihood of a veto override from the legislature, liberal Idaho Governor Brad Little signed the Idaho Constitutional Money Act of 2025 reaffirming gold and silver...
(Doc Dixon, Money Metals News Service) Did you know the Federal Reserve ruined the world's greatest coin trick? It's true!
I'll tell you the story.
Thomas Nelson Downs (1867-1938) was a star of the vaudeville stage. Known as the King of Koins, he was skilled in sleight of hand, but like most...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell doesn’t think you should be worried about a recession.
If history is any indication, you should probably be worried about a recession.
During his press conference following the March FOMC meeting, Powell called the economy “strong overall,” and he brushed...
(Money Metals News Service) In a powerful and timely interview, Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper sat down with Jp Cortez, Executive Director of the Sound Money Defense League, to discuss the accelerating legislative efforts to restore gold and silver as constitutional money across the United States.
Founded in 2014 as a...
(José Niño, Headline USA) On Tuesday, Google confirmed that it is buying cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition is the largest in the tech giant’s history. Wiz is set to operate as an independent platform, maintaining compatibility with multiple cloud providers beyond...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Record prices have dampened Indian gold jewelry demand but continue to drive investment buying.
India ranks as the world's second-largest gold market.
The gold market dynamics in India are similar to those in China.
The price of gold is up 13 percent in rupee terms year-to-date, and...
(Brien Lundin, Money Metals News Service) Gold has not only held the lofty $3,000 line, it’s advanced well beyond. This raises the question...why?
After a dizzying run to $3,000 that has stunned even the most ardent gold bulls, the yellow metal has continued to climb.
Count me among the dumbfounded bulls....