(Nolan McKendry, The Center Square) Experts on artificial intelligence raised concerns about the implications of AI's rapid growth at a panel discussion in Washington, D.C. Wednesday.
The American Enterprise Institute hosted a series of panel discussions surrounding the deployment of AI. Panelists discussed safety protocols, workforce development and regulatory initiatives.
Speakers...
(Casey Harper, The Center Square) After two decades at war with the Taliban, the U.S. government is now sending millions of taxpayer dollars to the terrorist group.
The Taliban resumed power in Afghanistan immediately after the chaotic and deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops earlier in the Biden administration.
A new federal...
(Mike Gleason, Money Metals News Service) Gold has been the headline performer in the first half of the year – breaking records and commanding attention. But in the second half of 2024, silver may be set to steal the show.
Silver has been quietly outperforming gold since February. Silver prices...
(Money Metals News Service) The Sound Money Defense League (SMDL) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, marking a decade of relentless advocacy for the remonetization of gold and silver as legitimate currency.
Jp Cortez, Executive Director of SMDL, joined Mike Maharrey on the Money Metals Exchange podcast to discuss...
(Headline USA) The House passed legislation Tuesday that would sanction the so-called International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials.
The globalist organization, the legitimacy of which is not formally recognized by the United States or Israel, has ties to far-left...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported net inflows of gold for the first time in 12 months in May.
Funds based in Europe and Asia led the way as total gold holdings by ETFs globally rose by 8.2 tons.
ETFs globally now hold 3,087.9 tons of...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) A little bit is the first step toward a lot. Now, imagine billions of people in Asia buying just a little bit of gold. That seems to be the trend.
We’ve reported on young Chinese investors buying gold beans and gold flying off convenience store shelves...
(Jacob Bruns, Headline USA) New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist and notorious left-wing propagandist (whose work often casts serious aspersions on the once-prestigious award), penned a recent piece claiming that President Joe Biden's economy has been so vibrant that he should consider downplaying his success as an electoral...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) How much gold is there in the world? The quick answer is not much - at least not relatively speaking.
According to the World Gold Council, as of the end of 2023, around 212,582 tons of gold have been mined throughout history. About two-thirds...
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) When the Federal Reserve started raising rates, it precipitated a financial crisis. The central bank managed to paper over the problem with a bailout program, but the crisis continues to bubble and percolate under the surface.
According to the latest data from the FDIC,...
(Christian Wade, The Center Square) In a stunning reversal, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting the brakes on New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan, citing the cost to motorists from the new tolls.
On Wednesday, Hochul announced that "after careful consideration," she has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority...
(Money Metals News Service) Welcome to the Money Metals Midweek Memo, hosted by Mike Maharrey, where we discuss news and commentary related to sound money, precious metals markets, and the economy.
Today's focus is on silver, often overshadowed by gold but currently experiencing significant gains and attracting investor interest.
Silver's Recent Performance
Silver recently...