Gregory Mannarino started his financial career working for the securities and trading arm of the now defunct Bear Stearns before the dot-com bubble. He is an active trader of the capital markets and has published several books pertaining to finance, global economics, and equity trading; His most recent book is titled Ultimate Guide To Money and The Markets (free ebook). Gregory currently hosts a b...Read More

Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/will-...In 2008, the fiat financial markets were ultimately made visible because of a lack of liquidity in the interbank funding markets, causing the Reserve Primary money market fund to drop below $1 per share and freeze redemption, which then caused a run on money market funds and forced the government to step in with guarantees to cal...Read More

For Part 1 of this interview, CLICK HEREClick here for the full transcript: http://financialrepressionauthority.c...Charles Hugh Smith writes the Of Two Minds blog which covers an eclectic range of timely topics: finance, housing, Asia, energy, long-term trends, social issues, health/diet/fitness and sustainability. From its humble beginnings in May 2005, Of Two Minds now attracts some 200,000 vis...Read More

*This interview was recorded on 9/17/19The verdict is in-the Fed wasn't dovish enough.As you know, the Fed cut rates 25 basis points yesterday. But the future path for rates is murky at best. There's more than a fair amount of dissent on the FOMC.Take a look at the "dot plot" (individual Fed governors' interest rate targets) for the end of 2019.Here's what's happening:Five members approved of the...Read More

People are not elected to Congress to simply obstruct and oppose anything the opposite side proposes. This is what politics has degenerated into - political wars. Continue...Read More

If The New York Times is to be believed, the complainant is a C.I.A. officer who was detailed to work at the White House at one point, according to three people familiar with his identity.Continue...Read More

"Other countries have called out Iranian misadventures in the region, and we look for them to contribute assets in an international effort to reinforce Saudi Arabia's defense," Continue...Read More

Investors often ask"why do gold stocks often move at a much higher rate on a percentage basisthan the price of gold itself. The fact is that Gold stocks can giveinvestors much greater upside "leverage" over the price of gold bullion.For example, if the price of Gold moves from $1200 to $1400,the return is approximately 16%..Not bad! But with the same $200 increase ingold a $4 gold stock can rise t...Read More

In this interview with Maurice Jackson of Proven and Probable, Aben Resources' CEO explores the ramifications of recent analytical results from the company's flagship project. Aben's Forrest Kerr Gold ProjectMaurice Jackson: Joining us for a conversation is James Pettit, the president, CEO and director of Aben Resources Ltd. (ABN:TSX.V; ABNAF:OTCQB). Before we delve into today's interview, Mr. Pe...Read More

At its latest-stage asset, the firm continues to advance the recognized potential for development of bulk-tonnage, polymetallic deposits. Stillwater West PGE-Ni-Cu Project - 2019 DrillingGroup Ten Metals Inc. (PGE:TSX.V; PGEZF:OTCQB; 5D32:FSE) announced in a news release the latest exploration news regarding three of its projects.As for Stillwater West, its platinum group elements-nickel-copper (...Read More

This week, Nancy Pelosi announced that the House wouldlaunch a formal impeachment inquiry. Is it a well-grounded argument, publicitystunt or reflection of the growing polarization inside the Democratic party?Storm in a tea cup or not, should Trump be worried? And gold? What’s This All About?On Tuesday, Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, announcedthat “the House of Representatives is moving f...Read More

- Dave Kranzler"Central Banks are panicking...the whole system is on the verge of disappearing into a black hole." - Egon Von Greyerz on USAWatchdog.comOn Wednesday, after Wednesday's overnight Repo operation had $92 billion in demand for the $75 billion operations, announced that it was increasing overnight Repos to $100 billion and doubling the two-week term Repo operations to $60 billion....Read More

SRSrocco The U.S. Treasury printed another $243 billion worth of paper money in 2018, with the majority being issued as $100 Federal Reserve Notes. What's interesting is that the Reserve Banks estimated the number of notes they were going to remove from circulation and destroy accounted for 75% of the U.S. Treasury 2018 print order. However, according to the FederalReserve.gov website, the c...Read More

David HaggithAs noted in my last article, "Fed Loses Control of its Benchmark Interest," bank liquidity strains are written all over this month's troubles. Some may find that hard to believe because there is so much hot air (fiat money) still floating the system from a historical standpoint. There is a sound fundamental reason, however, that a lot is not enough. The diminished money supply is...Read More

By: Ira EpsteinGold is rocking and rolling back and forth without a trend:Read More

The bullish fundamentals continue to mount... What are some clues the next rally is about to begin?Well, the mainstream is having a hard time avoiding gold & silver.Gold is, after all, up over 17%, year-to-date, and silver is up nearly 16% year-to-date.Enter Bloomberg, the go-to financial news source for the mainstream.I'm actually impressed to see the MSM interviewing Keith Neumeyer.Why?Well, th...Read More

Silver's next major resistance is at...by Captain Ewave of CaptainEwaveCaptain EwaveGold: Possible Upside Wave ExtensionEmail: [email protected] Website: www.captainewave.com GOLD: Short Term UpdateWe are now working on the assumption that all of wave *iii* is complete at the 1565.00 high, and that over the last week or so we have been falling in wave *iv*.Our current low within wave *iv* is 1...Read More

Hong Kong showsignals shift to lower price points. Chinese dealers and consumers focused ondomestic spending, with cautious Far East demand affecting sentiment. Steadyinterest in 0.30 to 1.99 ct., G-I, SI-I1, RapSpec A3+ diamonds, and reducedsupply supporting price levels. 3 ct. and larger, D-F, VVS+ weak. Improvedliquidity for inexpensive melee as Rapaport Melee Auction sells $6M (84% byvalue, 76...Read More

Trade cautious, butsales improving in lower price categories. Dealers saw limited sales at HongKong show due to slower traffic and drop in Chinese demand. Decrease in supplysupporting the market as manufacturers reduce polished output. More cuttersentering lab-grown as they seek to improve profit margins and liquidity. RoundRead More

RAPAPORT... Jewelers of America (JA) will honor individuals and brandswhose work raises the visibility and status of fine jewelry and watches at its2020 GEM Awards. Nominees for the media excellence category include Anthony DeMarco, a frequent contributor to Rapaport Magazine. JA will also choose winners in jewelry design and retail innovation. The recipients will beannounced during the award...Read More