Central Bank Gold Rush: Temporary Haven or Permanent Pivot?
Assessing how a recent renaissance in gold markets is impacting the BRICS countries' push for de-dollarization.
Gold as Geostrategic Asset: The Once and Future King?
Gold has carried an intrinsic value since the dawn of human civilization, and there’s no reason to believe this value won’t come back into play in a post-US dollar global financial system.
New Ethnic Clashes Erupt in DR Congo
Renewed violence between the Hema and Lendu tribes is drawing disturbing parallels to one of the bloodiest wars in Africa’s history.
Abe’s Latest Election Win in Japan: Economic Impacts
Examining what last week's elections mean for the future of Japan's economy.
US Bank Bailouts
The recent collapse of investment bank Bear Stearns, the lack of market liquidity and the sub prime mortgage crisis are all representative of more fundamental flaws in the financial system and American economy.