Economist Irving Fisher misread the signs of the Great Depression just as many economists are doing right now. Our recession is much different than the Great Depression of the 1930s. More: continued here
In the last episode, I mentioned the growing controversy over proposed UK legislation that would set specific labeling standards for Scotch Whisky, including a new name for what have been known as "vatted malts". Trouble is, support for "blended malts" is not unanimous, and critics are speaking out. Mark Reynier of Bruichladdich is one of [...]
Gold may appear expensive to us compared to the U.S. dollar, but what about compared to other currencies around the globe. More: continued here
The process of surviving market cycles can be tricky. Often we don’t realize we’re in one area of the cycle until it’s over. More: continued here
The strategies for investing in gold stocks and options. More: continued here
After the Cold War the U.S. sold off its strategic resource stockpiles. Now they want them back at a higher price. Investors take note. More: continued here
The surprising sale of Bear Stearns has some wondering if foul play was involved. What caused the bank to go under so quickly? More: continued here
Inver House was recently named Distiller of the Year in Whisky Magazine’s annual Icons of Whisky Awards for its work in re-launching the Balblair single malt, along with Old Pulteney and An Cnoc. We’ll hear from master blender Stuart Harvey about the behind-the-scenes work that earned Inver House its honors, and he also spills the [...]
The Fed’s action to increase the money supply could lead the already troubled economy further toward a depression. More: continued here
The Fed is fueling a bull market for gold and many junior miners will soon be reaping the benefits. More: continued here
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