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Investor Confidence Shifts: A Closer Look at the ‘No Landing’ Economic Forecast

Just a year ago, most investment banks and Wall Street investors were forecasting a U.S. recession due to the impact of persistent inflation and higher interest rates. Some 65% of economists polled by Bloomberg in March 2023 were convinced the U.S. economy was headed for a serious downturn within 12 months. But with U.S. consumers and businesses proving their resilience over the past year, Wall Street’s top minds have mostly abandoned their recession predictions. Even what was long considered to be the obvious alternative to a recession—a “soft landing” in which inflation fades, but economic growth is weak—is increasingly in…

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ZeroHedge: Two Cheers for Vivek Ramaswamy’s Commentary on the Fed

By Mises Wire, Matt RayThe 2024 presidential primaries have never been in much doubt, but Vivek Ramaswamy emerged from his presidential campaign poised for the future. In part, Ramaswamy distinguished himself with his criticism of the Federal Reserve. For most of the election cycle, scarcely a word has been said about the Fed by other 2024 presidential candidates. It is therefore worth reviewing what Ramaswamy had to say about monetary policy during his campaign.As Jonathan Newman noted, Ramaswamy’s principal proposal was a stable price level for the dollar. Ramaswamy promoted this idea throughout his campaign, but our focus will be an article…

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Gold Standard Could Be the Key to Ending Price Volatility, Fed Study Suggests

Long-run price stability could be a key feature of the gold standard, researchers with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia find. In their working paper, published in February, Jesús Fernández-Villaverde and Daniel Sanches explore how the gold standard would operate as a monetary framework in a hypothetical small open economy economy. They argue that the price level would consistently converge to its long-run equilibrium value. Inflation and deflation would be “merely temporary phenomena”

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The Best Ways to Sell Silver and Gold [Coins, Bullion & More]

If you’re selling gold or silver bullion, you obviously want the best price you can get. Perhaps you’re sitting on a big gain and want to capitalize on it… or maybe you need some cash for a big life event… or inherited some gold or silver from a family member… or are cleaning out your jewelry drawer. [ View the Current Gold Price ]Whatever your case may be, this how-to guide is designed to help make the selling process is as smooth, and profitable as possible. [ View the Current Silver Price ]We look at the most important topics to…

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Can I Buy & Sell Gold Without Paying Taxes? [IRS Reporting]

If you feel a little daunted by the way gold is taxed, don’t fret. You’re not alone. Gold is a unique investment. Like any investment, it’s subject to some pretty complex tax rules. Add in the many ways you can own it and the complexity goes up. In this post, we’ll try to answer some of the common questions around taxes on gold & silver investments including:Quick pre-emptive strike from the lawyers: We’re not providing tax advice here, just certain general information. We aim to be accurate, but cannot guarantee that all information here is accurate or current or covers…

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Where to Sell Silver [Coin Dealer or Pawn Shop?]

If you’re selling silver bullion, you want to get the best price available. Perhaps you’ve been investing in precious metals for many years and now you think it’s time to offload some of your collection. Or maybe you’ve inherited some precious metals from a family member or are cleaning out your jewelry drawer. Whatever your case may be, we’ve put together this guide to help make sure your transaction is as smooth as possible.We look at all the most important things you should consider before you sell your silver, including:Getting a fair priceSelling different forms of bullion (coins, bars, jewelry,…

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What Should I Know Before I Sell Gold or Silver?

GoldSilver' Sellback Policy outlines everything you need to know before you place your sell order.Sellers are responsible for all shipping and handling costs. This includes costs associated with selling from storage accounts, if any.Precious metals are most commonly shipped domestically via USPS Registered Mail, fully insured, with delivery signature required. It is the customer's sole responsibility to ensure packages are properly insured, as we cannot be held responsible for the loss of metals in transit.Customers are provided a contract number for each sellback they enter.Once a sellback has been contracted, customers must log in to their account and open the…

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How Do I Sell My Gold for Cash?

After following GoldSilver.com’s easy sellback procedure and locking in your sellback price, we will send cash directly to you, via check, or via electronic transfer to your bank account or IRA.See our complete list of payment methods for sellbacks, along with notes on practices and requirements.Keep in mind when selling gold and or silver, the most important aspects to manage are:Price - There is a wide range out there for what companies will pay for gold, silver, and other precious metals. So be sure to understand:The weight (in troy ounces, not standard ones, if dealing in the US/Europe or grams…

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What Ways Can I Receive Payment for My Gold?

Selling your gold or silver bullion online is easy when you sell to GoldSilver. Receive payment via any of several convenient electronic or physical methods:When entering your sell order into our system, choose from:ACH/EFT/eCheck transfer (US only, no fee)Physical check sent via USPS Certified Mail (US only, no fee)Bank wire transfer (optional in the US, required for all international sellbacks; $25 fee)Then, simply enter your address and/or bank information. Once we receive your metals, they will go through our verification process and payment will typically be sent within 3 business days of your shipment's arrival and verification. Verification timeframe varies…

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Silver Has A LONG Way To Go

[embedded content]In this thought-provoking video, precious metals expert Mike Maloney dives deep into the current economic landscape. With gold and silver poised for a significant uptrend, Maloney discusses key indicators pointing towards a potential breakout, including collapsing home prices, tech bubble warnings, and the Buffett indicator signaling overvalued stocks. Drawing on historical data and expert analysis, Maloney provides invaluable insights into the looming inflationary pressures, driven by record commodity gains and unprecedented infrastructure spending. Don’t miss out on this timely discussion that could shape your understanding of the financial markets and the future of precious metals.Mike Maloney is more than…

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World Gold Council: Gold ETFs, Holdings and Flows

Are Gold ETFs Backed By Physical Gold?Physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (gold ETFs) are an important source of gold demand, with institutional and individual investors using them as part of well-diversified investment strategies. Our comprehensive data set covers more than 100 physically-backed gold ETFs and similar products worldwide, providing regional and fund-specific analysis of demand in tonnes and flows in USD over different time periods. For more information on how our gold ETF data set is produced, please see our methodology note. Length and frequencyFlows and holdings data are updated on the website weekly and monthly. Downloadable data in excel is…

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