Peter Reagan

Inflation – we’re all tired of hearing about it, plenty tired of thinking about it, too. But we have to consider exactly how big a difference inflation makes in our future cost of living. And it seems like nobody knows exactly how to figure out how much today’s dollars will be worth tomorrow…

Bitcoin’s record ascent beyond $100k captured headlines worldwide. But what does this so-called digital gold have to do with the real thing? If you take a closer look, it’s plain to see that the forces driving the crypto market higher are very similar to those driving the gold market…

Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming. President-elect Donald Trump loves them. I’m not just saying that. He has literally said that he “loves” tariffs. He’s spent the last couple weeks promising steep tariffs on day one of his presidency. Here’s how much that will cost us…

Lawmakers in the Lone Star State are so fed up with dollar devaluation that they’re taking matters into their own hands. Outlining a bold proposal to reinvent money – and it’s certain to have the Federal Reserve in an uproar. Here’s the opening shot in the battle of Texas versus the Fed…

Despite two volatile weeks, $3,000 gold in 2025 is starting to seem inevitable. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are finally starting to catch on to gold’s role in diversifying their savings. Then we investigate the increasingly popular opinion that leaving the gold standard was the worst decision our nation ever made. Could we go back?

Trump’s bold economic vision seeks to return the nation to a golden age of economic opportunity. But nearly every economist will tell you that tariffs raise prices. Trump has vowed to put tariffs in place. Prices will go up – so what’s the point? Cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget may not be feasible

Discover how the Department of Government Efficiency’s bold plans could reshape your financial future. With huge cuts to government spending, will inflation subside? Will prices finally fall? Or will Bidenomics prices stick around even longer? Some are scared Trump could include Social Security cuts in efforts to reduce government wastage…

Gold sold off after Trump’s victory and the red wave – but why? What changed, even before the President-Elect takes office? There are plenty of explanations, but they’re mostly fact-free hand-waving. So what’s going on? In the short-term, same as all markets, sentiment drives gold. Greed and fear, to paraphrase Warren Buffett.

We’ve been through a lot over the last four years – and some things have gotten better. Some things are getting worse again. Inflation has been smoldering for months now, so why is the Fed suddenly fanning the flames? It’s a good question to ask, and we all want something hopeful to look forward to… but…

With Trump’s election victory and a GOP-controlled Congress, significant economic changes are on the horizon. While these policies aim for long-term prosperity, they come with significant short-term costs. Here’s a discussion of just how much these plans will affect your finances…

Inflation is a controversial topic among economists. They can’t always agree on the best ways to measure it, or even what causes it. They all agree on one thing, though. You’ll never believe why the so-called experts think inflation is a necessary evil… But you can take steps to counter the Fed’s wealth destruction

After shattering 30 all-time high price records, global demand for gold also hit an all-time high this year. Is massive demand causing record high prices? Or are high prices causing fear of missing out? Let’s dive into the forces behind record gold demand…

Many people around the world have the idea that their governments are there for their benefit, to help them, especially when times get tough. But the fact of the matter is that governments actually have no incentive to help you, not today and not tomorrow…

Gold’s price is rising so quickly that analysts, forecasts and headlines are scrambling to keep up. JP Morgan has identified this new trend as the “debasement trade,” and explains why we’re still in the early days of record gold prices…

You may be surprised to learn that housing is now “the civil rights issue of our time” according to some activists. The problem with activists like this is how they want the problem solved. They want more government involvement and control – which could wreck more than just the housing market…

You’ve probably never heard of “doom spending,” but it’s important. Doom spending is clearly a warning of an economic nosedive. Learn what it means and how to prepare now, so the consequences don’t take you by surprise…

The spreading Middle East conflict is now one of the dominant forces driving gold and silver higher – alongside thriving central bank demand and the growing deficit of silver production. The path to $50 silver seems clear – here’s what’s next…

This might be the most thrilling time in the gold market since 1971. You could argue the 2008-2011 Great Financial Crisis compares, but I beg to differ. The pandemic panic and lockdowns were the much more like the GFC for gold. Besides, if gold’s current run was similar to the GFC, we’d already be two years into a sideways market.

Social Security has long been promised to be a way for the average worker to retire in comfort and maintain their standard of living even after they stop earning, but can you really depend on it, or any other government run program, to keep you and your family out of the poor house and away from soup kitchens when you retire?

This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest top stories involving precious metals and the overall economy. Stories include: Gold hits $2,600 in another massive jump, the Bank of France’s views on gold, and why now is the time to watch what central banks are doing.

Jamie Dimon, head of one of the biggest banks in the world, expressed concerns that what many people think could be almost the worst possible scenario for the U.S. economy is, in fact, a very real possibility. Most people, when they’re trying to find reliable information, look to experts in a given field. Jamie Dimon IS that expert…

Economists predict the Fed will soon drop interest rates because the rate of inflation has slowed. Why the slowdown? One analyst is ready to celebrate lower inflation and lower rates as “the return of sound money.” What does that even mean? Step back with me, for a moment, to just four years ago…

What’s going on with housing? Home sales plunge to a record low – record high prices in many parts of the nation, combined with steep mortgage rates have led to a standoff between buyers and sellers. How much is a home really worth if no one can buy it?

Remember how the Biden administration, the Fed, and corporate media kept saying the economy and job market were “strong”? Turns out that’s not true. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stepped up to the podium at Jackson Hole and announced the inflation fight was over – because the balance of economic risks has shifted. Here’s why they’re so worried…

Gold has embarrassed quite a number of analysts in the past few days, rocketing to another all-time high to $2,509.71 on Friday, August 16. Just a week ago we reported that a number of experts were fully convinced gold might clear $2,500 this year, but probably wouldn’t until well into 2025.

This week, Your News to Know rounds up the latest top stories involving precious metals and the overall economy. Stories include: Saxo Bank says gold is facing biggest tailwind since the lockdowns, the normalization of the gold/silver ratio and Chinese citizens might finally get easy access to genuine gold.

Why the Fed Can’t Win – and We All Lose. Inflation has slowed, but the economy is stagnating. With an imminent recession ahead, the Fed’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. Here’s why we’re trapped with them… If rates start falling, that would certainly get speculators excited. But let’s examine the situation a little more closely.

Recently, investors have realized that bad economic news is in fact bad news, and the global financial system is reeling. Here’s what happens next… Recessionary fears renew as sentiment shifts in favor of gold, is the world ill-prepared for a consumer-driven supply glut, and guess who’s been fudging the news about their gold purchases?