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Business as Usual: Another Big Budget Deficit in May

After running a surplus in April thanks to tax day, the federal government was back to business as usual in May, spending massive amounts of money and charting another big budget deficit.

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Time to Audit the Gold: Why Congress Is Finally Asking Hard Questions

The Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 (House Bill 3795), calls for a full, modern audit of America's gold holdings—something that hasn't occurred in over 65 years.

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Will the Trump Tax Cuts Pay for Themselves?

Supporters of tax cuts argue that they eventually "pay for themselves" and lower deficits through economic growth and increased revenue, even without significant spending cuts.

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Gold ETF Momentum Eased in May With Modest Outflows

For the first time in five months, gold-backed ETFs globally reported modest outflows in May as investors took profits.

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The Debt Spiral, Gold’s Rise, and the Dollar’s Fall

Gold’s recent surge to $3,500 was quickly followed by a sharp correction. Each tariff update or diplomatic rumor sends markets into a frenzy—rallying stocks, selling gold, or reversing course the next day.

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The U.S. Dollar is at a Critical Inflection Point

The U.S. Dollar Index is at a critical inflection point, and how it behaves from here will have a major impact on the direction of gold, silver, and commodities.

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Why the Real Threat to Your Wealth Isn’t Tariffs — It’s the Exploding U.S. Debt

While headlines scream about the latest deal or tariff suspension, Maharrey argues that investors are dangerously distracted from the real threat: America’s exploding national debt and the systemic consequences that follow.

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Warren Buffett’s Gold Blind Spot

The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, recently announced he will be stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

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Gold Correction?

Gold remains firmly in correction mode — even I will readily agree with that.

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Chinese Gold Imports Surge as Demand Continues to Grow

Over the past four months, the price of gold in yuan terms has climbed by 24 percent, the strongest January to April performance on record. The Shanghai Benchmark Gold Price rose 6.9 percent in April alone. It was the fifth consecutive monthly gain.

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Revisiting the Bullish Case for Silver

Though silver has been quiet lately, it’s important to be aware of the many bullish factors that are setting the stage for a strong move higher.

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Why Americans Stopped Saving Money

During last month's tariff war, a big driver of stock-market declines was foreigners selling.

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Beyond the Headlines: Why Gold Still Matters in a Debt-Soaked, Dollar-Weary World

With financial markets whipsawing on every tweet and press release, Maharrey urged listeners to step back, take a breath, and consider the big picture — particularly on the issues of debt, inflation, and de-dollarization.

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What Is the Current Inflation Situation?

While the CPI has dipped close to the mythical 2 percent target, core CPI remains elevated.

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A Surge of Gold into Asian ETFs Drove Global Holdings Higher in April

Flows of gold into Asian ETFs exploded in April, driving global ETF gold holdings higher for the fifth straight month.