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Minimum Wage Maximizes Unemployment of Poor
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s interesting how many people think that forcing employers to pay more for unskilled labor is helpful to the economy. The argument goes something like this: Can you imagine living on $10 per hour? That’s nothing. I couldn’t even imagine living on $15 an hour. At least these poor guys can get a raise and survive more comfortably. What they... -
The Great Financial Wall of America
Posted on December 18, 2012 | No CommentsOver the past several years Americans have pursued various means of protecting their wealth from the prying hands of an increasingly draconian ruling class. Some, like Mitt Romney, have done a great job. Steve Jobs made it clear that the profits Apple realized outside US borders would stay outside US borders and out of the hands of the tax masters.... -
One in Eight US Jobs are Tax Supported
Posted on December 11, 2012 | No CommentsAccording to the BLS, current “official” unemployment is just under 8% and dropping. This represents a marked improvement from the high of 10% reached in October, 2009, but still a far cry from the goal of under 5%. The most recent figures show a decrease in unemployment from 7.9 in October to 7.7 in November. Of course, John Williams paints... -
Middle-class America Giving Way to Poverty
Posted on December 4, 2012 | No CommentsBecause of other worthy items to focus on over the past couple of weeks, this report isn’t as timely as we’d like. But it’s certainly worth of our consideration, as it’s affecting each and every one of us, to greater or lesser degrees. And, in light of yesterday’s article on debt, concentrating on household income brings greater clarity to the... -
Downgraded Argentina on a Faster Pace Toward Default
Posted on November 30, 2012 | No CommentsAs readers know, the US economy faced incredible obstacles if it is to ever recover. Personally, I don’t think it’s even possible at this point. And I’m not alone. The fact of the matter is, there has never been a country that was able to successfully navigate the illusory waters of fiat currency. It simply is too tempting to manipulate... -
Iran’s Circumvention of Sanctions Good for Gold
Posted on November 12, 2012 | No CommentsEarlier in the year we discussed the Iranian sanctions and how there were already mechanisms in place to circumvent it. While it seems apparent that it hasn’t been enough to protect the Iranian economy, these circumventions continue, perhaps even more so. Furthermore, because Turkey serves as a mediator, many of these transactions can take place between U.N. countries and Iran... -
BO Repeat was Inevitable; so Now What?
Posted on November 8, 2012 | 2 CommentsAs we approached the election season it appeared that Obama pretty much had this one wrapped up. In spite of the fact that the underlying foundation of our economy is as bad as it’s been in decades, the markets have shown some strength. In light of this, and the fact that the incumbent basically never loses when markets are up,... -
BO2 Stinks for Markets Today, but Good for Metals Tomorrow
Posted on November 8, 2012 | No CommentsAs the numbers came in last night it was evident that the inevitable had come to be. While the markets turned down recently, it simply didn’t reveal that sentiment had turned down enough to change the current regime. So, it’s more status quo. We’ll get more taxes. We’ll see more laws enacted. Our freedoms will be suppressed more. And we’ll... -
Metals Anticipating Election End?
Posted on November 7, 2012 | No CommentsAs another election day draws to a close we await the numbers with varying degrees of interest. Some are on the edge of their seats, viewing the results as paramount in their perspective of the future of the U.S. Others voted, but are pretty resigned to the idea that it’s only a matter of degrees rather than direction. Others only... -
Metals and Miners Poising For Post-Election Rally?
Posted on November 2, 2012 | No CommentsAs we enter the weekend, we’re seeing metals weaken into the weekend. This is actually rather exciting, even though it’s causing our positions to drop against the dollar. As I mentioned the other day, Novembers are historically good for metals. With us pressing recent lows, it’s likely that this is setting up a great buying opportunity going into the holidays.... -
Cyprus Among Possible ECB Casualties
Posted on October 26, 2012 | No CommentsWith Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy and other struggling European countries in the spotlight so much, it’s easy for small Cyprus to be relatively ignored. Just a couple of years ago this Mediterranean island, noted for its beauty, incredible weather and wonderful lifestyle, was a top destination for tourists and expats alike. Like Greece, Cyprus had a flourishing economy outside the...