What a stunning week we’re living through in the gold and silver markets. Where after last week’s vicious selloff, now the gold price is on the verge of its third consecutive day of $100+ gains.

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For anyone who ever felt like following the precious metals sometimes felt like watching paint dry, hopefully the last few days have helped to let go of that feeling.

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An overwhelming majority of economists agree: protectionist tariffs harm the very nations that impose them. The notion that taxing Americans for buying foreign goods somehow strengthens our nation is ...

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Stephen is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and lives in Texas. He retired from state government service and has time to help family and friends read about economic history.

It was another brutal day for gold, silver, stocks, and just about anything outside of the US bond market. Yet we did get some fascinating commentary from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the ...