Tag Archive: Featured

The Swiss National Bank vs. the Federal Reserve: The Fed’s Capital Losses in Perspective

2024-03-12

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2024-03-12

Switzerland’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), lost $3.6 billion in 2023,  after a gigantic loss of $150 billion in 2022. But after booking these losses, and properly subtracting them from its capital, the SNB still had positive capital of over $70 billion.

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Bill Belichick & Ray Dalio on Learning and Development: Part 1

2024-03-12

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#BillBelichick and I discuss learning and development: Part 1. If you enjoy this, you can find our full conversation here: -TUGz4 #principles #success #professionalfootball #teamwork

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Audio Alert: Washington DC Blowup over Deficit; Palladium Pops | September 25th, 2015

2024-03-11

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The new fiscal year begins next Thursday, October 1st. If Congress and the White House can’t agree on a deal to fund the government before then, that’s when the shutdown will begin. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/113559562/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)   (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/113559562/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Federal Reserve Secretly Terrified, Can’t Raise Rates | September 18th, 2015

2024-03-11

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Chris gives us his take on why the Federal Reserve failed to follow through on claims they would finally raise interest rates, what they're likely to do in the months ahead, and the effects all this is going to have on the markets, including gold and silver. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/112119034/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: GOP Hopefuls Bash Fed in Debates, Advocate Sound Money | October 30th, 2015

2024-03-11

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Tom Woods, renowned liberty-minded scholar, historian and author of Meltdown, Nullification, Who Killed the Constitution, and many other fabulous books joins us for a fascinating discussion. Tom shares his thoughts on the gold and silver standard our country was founded upon, how and why the Federal Reserve came to be, and the problems that have plagued us ever since. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg)...

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Audio Alert: YOU PAY the Bank to Borrow Your Savings | October 16th, 2015

2024-03-11

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An encore of one of the most important interviews we've had this year. MoneyMetals.com contributor Guy Christopher speaks about estate planning and making sure you don't leave your loved ones with a nightmare. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/118036205/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)   (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/118036205/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Bold Putin Actions Bolster Anti-Dollar Forces | October 9th, 2015

2024-03-11

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Kevin McCarthy withdraws from the race to be the next Speaker of the House, Precious metals markets show some encouraging price action, and Michael Rivero has some shocking things to say on the conflict in Syria, Russia's emergence as a leader on the global stage and what it all could mean for the dollar and gold. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg)...

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Audio Alert: “Very Intense Chaos” Triggered by Fed Rate Hikes | September 11th, 2015

2024-03-11

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The Fed meets next Wednesday and Thursday for its long-awaited decision on interest rates. September has been talked about for months now when it comes to when they may look to raise rates. Can they raise rates in this environment? If they do, are we likely to see subsequent rate increases in the months following? (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg)...

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Audio Alert: Gold/Silver Rally on Awful Jobs Data; New Warnings | October 2nd, 2015

2024-03-11

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Gerald breaks down the latest in the emerging geopolitical conflict, the latest Fed decision on interest rates, why the metals markets are still so manipulated, and the role that gold and silver will play in the coming years. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/114937601/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)   (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/114937601/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: How We’ll Know When It’s “Game Over” for the Dollar | November 20th, 2015

2024-03-11

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This week we’ll hear a fantastic interview with Bill Holter of JSMineset.com and the Holter/Sinclair Collaboration. Bill tells us about the implications of dwindling precious metals production in the face of what he believes will be massive worldwide demand. Also, how you’ll know when it’s “game over” for the dollar. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg)...

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Audio Alert: Complacent Americans “Extraordinarily Exposed,” Fed “Scared Witless” | December 18th…

2024-03-11

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Chris Martenson gives us his thoughts on the first interest rate hike by the Fed in ten years, why the Fed is completely into a corner, the inherent dangers of complacency, and the role that gold and silver can serve as a part of a self-reliance plan. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/128987241/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: GOP Hopefuls Raise Stink about Fed Manipulation | November 13th, 2015

2024-03-11

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Precious metals prices are slumping this week, but that isn’t taking away from the rising prominence of sound money issues. Monetary reform has ascended into the national political discussion as a centerpiece issue for some of the leading candidates for president. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/123337435/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Year-End Audio Alert: Carnage, Manipulation, & Trend Changes | December 31st, 2015

2024-03-11

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In this final edition of our podcast in 2015, our friend David Morgan joined us in studio over the summer for a spirited and enlightening conversation on a range of topics including the future of the mining industry and inflation versus deflation. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/130907795/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Tremors Building in Gold/Silver, Could Soon Be “Too Late” | December 11th, 2015

2024-03-11

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Those seeking diversification away from the dollar and into hard assets have to be prepared for unpredictable price swings, whether caused by the Fed or other forces operating in the markets. Over time, though, gold and silver can be expected to maintain their purchasing power regardless of what they are priced at in terms of national currencies. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg)...

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Audio Alert: New Global Market Fears, Nations Scrambling for Dollar Alternatives | January 8th, 2016

2024-03-11

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Today we'll hear an outstanding interview with Craig Hemke of TF Metals Report. Craig shares his insights on the ridiculous sham that the gold futures market has become, how much longer it can go on, and what lies ahead in 2016 for ALL financial markets. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/132025183/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Gold/Silver Rising on Huge Trading Volume | March 11th, 2016

2024-03-11

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This week we hear from David Morgan of the The Morgan Report to get his take on the advance in the metals so far this year, how long it’s likely to continue, and whether or not the Silver Guru is concerned that silver is lagging gold during this rally. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/143381754/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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AUDIO EXCLUSIVE: Steve Forbes Speaks to Money Metals Customers | January 29th, 2016

2024-03-11

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Mr. Forbes shares his insights on the Presidential election, the importance of owning gold, & why he believes the time is now for American politicians & voters alike to bring back a gold-backed currency to help restore our out-of-control monetary system. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/135265907/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Political Establishment & Fed Are BOTH in Panic Mode | February 26th, 2016

2024-03-11

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This week we’ll welcome back Michael Pento. He released some 2016 financial market predictions a couple of months ago, and they are ALREADY playing out right before our eyes. I’ll ask him what he sees ahead for the markets now and what he sees for gold. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/140793744/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Gold/Silver Rocket as Top Trader Turns Bullish | February 19th, 2016

2024-03-11

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This Week Dan Norcini explains why gold has been moving up so far this year, whether or not metals investors should be concerned that silver is lagging, and what he sees ahead for both metals in the weeks and months ahead. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/139017730/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)   (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/30/139017730/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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Audio Alert: Market Chaos Emerges from Central Bank Insanity | February 12th, 2016

2024-03-11

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This week's interview is with Marc Faber, editor and publisher of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report. Dr. Faber talks about just how insane the money printing by the central banks has gotten and also answers the question of why it is that Wall Street and the financial media hate gold. (https://www.moneymetals.com/images/ilb-weekly-wrap-itunes-banner.jpg) (https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/137542121/weekly-market-wrap-itunes)  ...

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