U.S. Debt Crisis: How We Got Here & Why “Something is Going to Break” The rot of US debt had been festering for years before bursting into public awareness after gratuitous pandemic-era spending plopped an unignorable $5 trillion onto the pile. Now, the ramifications of decades worth of fiscal mismanagement are hitting globally. In this week’s The Gold Spot, Scottsdale Bullion & Coin Sr. Precious Metals Advisor Damian White
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Gold vs Palladium: Investing Considerations Gold and palladium stand out as the two most valuable precious metals in terms of price-per-ounce assessments, leading many investors to wonder which is the better investment. The centuries-long gold and silver duopoly in the precious metals space is challenged by emerging underdogs including palladium. This metal’s meteoric rise over the past few years has
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Digital vs. Fiat: Could CBDC Replace Cash? The Federal Reserve’s wholesale embrace of a centralized digital dollar has many Americans wondering if a central bank digital currency (CBDC) would eventually replace cash entirely. Digital currency technology is only going to improve, and the government is feeling the pressure as the world races toward the future of CBDCs. If the status quo of
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The 1970s Revisited? Economic Stagnation Fears Ignite Gold Fever In the wake of surging gold prices, Americans grapple with the uncertain economic outlook, exacerbated by mixed signals from the Fed and a fledgling dollar. In this week’s The Gold Spot, Scottsdale Bullion & Coin Founder Eric Sepanek and Precious Metals Advisor John Karow cover grim warnings from a leading banking CEO, explain why China’s
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Liquid Assets vs Illiquid Assets: What’s the Difference & Why It Matters Liquidity, or the lack thereof, known as illiquidity, is one of the most commonly overlooked factors when investors evaluate an asset’s desirability. While price stability, historical performance, and growth potential are all worthwhile considerations, the ease of converting an investment to cash at a fair market value shouldn’t be ignored. This characteristic can influence the
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