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Biden Blaming Future Food Shortages on Russia

2022-03-29

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As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to rage, so does inflation in the United States and around the world. The current geopolitical crisis could morph into a full-fledged economic crisis if food and energy shortages spread. World leaders don’t seem to have a handle on how to prevent such a crisis from unfolding, but they do see an opportunity to push grandiose agendas.

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Stefan Gleason – Gold Shortages As LBMA Kicks Russian Refiners Off Good Delivery List

2022-03-20

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SBTV spoke with Stefan Gleason, President of Money Metals Exchange, about the Sound Money Defense League's fight to return gold and silver as sound money in the U.S. Stefan also shares his insights into how tight the gold market is right now following LBMA's suspension of Russian gold refiners from the Good Delivery List.

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Federal Reserve Announces Tiny Rate Hike, Spooked by War Impact

2022-03-18

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Precious metals markets sold off ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. But after Fed officials announced their rate hike, prices recovered somewhat.

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Washington Enters Full Scapegoat Mode for Brewing Inflation Disaster

2022-03-11

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Another volatile week of trading saw precious metals markets rally to new highs for the year on Tuesday before suffering a sharp drawdown on Wednesday and more selling here today. Read the Full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/03/11/washington-enters-full-scapegoat-mode-for-brewing-inflation-disaster-002494 Do you own precious metals you would...

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Fed Chairman Hints at Dovish Approach to Rate Hikes

2022-03-05

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Global markets are in turmoil as the Russian invasion of Ukraine triggers nuclear fears. Inflation fears are also being triggered. Crippling economic sanctions imposed on Russia are constricting exports of oil and other commodities. Read the Full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/03/04/fed-chairman-warns-about-unbacked-currencies-002488 Do you...

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Sanctions against Russia to Hurt America & Europe More

2022-02-25

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Rising geopolitical and inflation risks brought heightened volatility to markets this week. Russia’s military incursion into Ukraine is being described as the worst attack on a European nation’s sovereignty since World War II. Read the full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/02/25/stock-market-precious-metals-whipsawed-on-war-breakout-002485 Do...

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Gold & Silver Rising on Geopolitical and Inflation Fears

2022-02-18

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Well, what a week for the gold market! The monetary metal gained $30 on Thursday to close at $1,900 for the first time since last spring. As of this Friday recording, gold prices are coming in at $1,899 per ounce -- good for a weekly gain of 1.8%... Read the Full Transcript Here:...

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Investors Grow Extremely Nervous Over Coming Rate Hikes

2022-02-16

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Another hotter than expected inflation report jolted markets this week. On Thursday, the Labor Department released the latest Consumer Price Index report. The CPI surged 7.5% in January from a year earlier. That exceeded most forecasts and marked a new four-decade high for consumer price increases. Read the Full Transcript Here:...

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Wall Street Sags as Americans Turn Focus to Real-World Problems

2022-02-04

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Read the full transcript: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/02/04/federal-debt-tops-30-trillion-renewing-worries-about-debt-service-costs-002472 As market volatility continues to unnerve investors, a major rotation away from frothy assets and into quality assets appears to be playing out. Check Gold and Silver prices: https://www.moneymetals.com/precious-metals-charts/ Over the past few months, overbought innovation stocks, overripe meme...

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Falling Stock Prices Won’t Necessarily Tamp down Inflation

2022-01-31

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Gold and silver markets took a hit this week following the Federal Reserve’s meeting announcement. Although Fed officials didn’t make any policy changes, they did strongly suggest that they will hike their benchmark interest rate in March. Read the Full Transcript Here:...

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Sound Money Is Making a Comeback | Stefan Gleason

2022-01-31

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Increasingly, people are waking up from the illusion of the Federal Reserve System. Stefan Gleason, director of the Sound Money Defense League and Money Metals Exchange, believes gold, silver, and some cryptocurrencies are restoring sound-money principles. Vizsla Silver (TSX-V/NYSE: VZLA) is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange and has made a new vein discovery in the Panuco project, CEO Michael Konnert tells us in our weekly sponsor...

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Should Investors Fear Fed Rate Hikes?

2022-01-28

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2022-01-28

The prospect of Federal Reserve rate hikes continues to rattle Wall Street and cloud the outlook for precious metals. On Wednesday, the central bank strongly signaled it will raise its benchmark Fed funds rate for the first time in three years – likely at its March policy meeting.

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Central Bank Digital Currency Touted as “Risk Free” Money

2022-01-24

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube This week is shaping up to be a pivotal one for precious metals markets with some breakout price action on the board. As the U.S. stock market got pounded, hard assets perked up on safe haven buying. Read the Full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/01/21/central-bank-digital-currency-touted-as-risk-free-money-002457 Do you own precious metals you...

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Oklahoma to Consider Holding Gold and Silver, Removing Income Taxes

2022-01-23

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2022-01-23

(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -- January 20, 2022) - An Oklahoma state representative introduced legislation today that would enable the State Treasurer to protect Sooner State funds from inflation and financial risk by holding physical gold and silver.

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Pro-Sound Money Lawmaker Wants To End Income Taxes on Gold and Silver in Oklahoma

2022-01-22

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2022-01-22

(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA – January 20, 2022) - Oklahoma ended sales taxes on purchases of precious metals long ago, but now a representative from Broken Arrow wants to eliminate yet another tax on on gold and silver transactions. Introduced by Sen. Nathan Dahm, Senate Bill 1480 would end capital gain transactions on the exchange of gold and silver.

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Will 2022 Be “The Year of Sound Money” in the States?

2022-01-21

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2022-01-21

Last year was a good year for state-level sound money legislation across the United States. 2022 could be even better. Building on the success enjoyed by sound money advocates in Arkansas and Ohio last year, more than a half dozen states are now considering legislation that rolls back discriminatory taxes and regulations on the sale, use, and purchase of gold and silver.

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Consumers Feel Major Inflation Pain as Biden and Fed Dither

2022-01-18

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Another set of bombshell inflation reports rattled markets this week. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing consumer prices continue to rise at the fastest rate since 1982. The all-items index has risen 7% for the past 12 months ending in December. The energy index rose a staggering 29% over the last year. Read the Full Transcript Here:...

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Alabama to Consider Extending Sales Tax Exemption on Sound Money

2022-01-11

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2022-01-11

(Birmingham, AL, USA – January 10, 2022) – Alabama currently exempts precious metals from state sales tax, however this exemption is set to expire in 2022. A senator in the Yellowhammer State hopes to extend this popular exemption.

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Fear of Rate Hikes a Greater Threat than Actual Hikes

2022-01-10

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube Precious metals markets are ringing in the New Year on a bit of a down note. Despite seeing some strength in late December, gold and silver prices retreated in the first few trading days of 2022. Read the Full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2022/01/07/the-onset-of-fed-tightening-usually-sparks-major-precious-metals-gains-002438 Do you own precious...

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Could Gold & Silver Be Investment Outcasts in 2022 Too?

2022-01-03

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🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE ➤ http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube In this special year-end edition of the Money Metals podcast, we’ll look back at the year that was and look ahead to the year that might be in 2022. Read the Full Transcript Here: https://www.moneymetals.com/podcasts/2021/12/30/precious-metals-down-in-2021-what-about-2022-002434 Do you own precious metals you would rather not sell, but need access to cash? Get Started...

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