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.
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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 […]
Gold may appear expensive to us compared to the U.S. dollar, but what about compared to other currencies around the globe.
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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.
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The strategies for investing in gold stocks and options.
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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.
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The surprising sale of Bear Stearns has some wondering if foul play was involved. What caused the bank to go under so quickly?
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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.
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The Fed is fueling a bull market for gold and many junior miners will soon be reaping the benefits.
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