Bankruptcy of our Nation: Captain Capitalism Review
Aaron Clarey from Captain Capitalism has written a thoughtful and entertaining review of my latest book, Bankruptcy of our Nation.
Don’t Expect a Fed ‘Taper’ Tomorrow
Follow the Money forecasts no taper announcement by Fed this week.
After 100 Years Of Failure, It’s Time To End The Fed!
We know that the Fed’s inflationary monetary policy continues to reap profits for Wall Street while impoverishing Main Street. One hundred years is long enough. End the Fed.
January 2013 Stock Picks Up 45% YTD
Last January, Jerry Robinson alerted FTM Insiders to seven stocks that he was looking to swing trade: BGCP, RGR, NOV, ALKS, GEVA, VR, and FEIC. If bought and held from the time of the alert, these stocks are now up over 45% YTD!
Gold On Track For First Annual Decline After 12 Straight Years Of Gains
Gold has dropped 25% over the past year and is on track for its first annual decline after 12 years of gains. Meanwhile, silver is down 33% YTD.
Silver Prices Pop as Short Covering Takes Place
I am seeing a lot of silver interest now with the price back above $20.
Gulf Nations Forge New Military Alliance
The idea that Gulf countries should fully integrate with a European-style Union has been heavily promoted by the Saudis.
World’s Biggest Investor Issues Warning on Stocks
BlackRock has advised clients to be ready to pull out of global stock markets at any sign of serious trouble
Why Gold Prices Could Soar in the Coming Weeks
If the Fed does not “taper” at its December meeting, gold and silver could spike dramatically higher causing massive short-covering activity.
Profiting from the Internet Economy
On this week’s show, Jerry Robinson discusses how the Internet revolutionized his businesses and how Internet-currency Bitcoin may lead to an even greater demand for gold and silver.
U.S. Jobless Rate Lowest in 5 Years
U.S. payrolls rose by 203,000 in November, and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in five years – signs of growth that could prompt the Fed to begin easing its easy-money policies.
Tapering Talk Hurts Gold
The markets, as you know, have been going down, and we’re hoping for a bottom some time this week or in the next two weeks as the shorts expire in two weeks on the 19th.
How the NSA is Tracking People Right Now
The National Security Agency is gathering nearly 5 billion records a day on the location of cellphones around the world, enabling the agency to track the movements of individuals — and map their relationships — in ways that would have been previously unimaginable.
Tehran Stock Exchange Up Over 120% Since March
Since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year – March 21, 2013 – the Tehran Stock Exchange main index (TEPIX) has gained more than 120 percent.
Ron Paul: You Cannot Negotiate With Iran?
Just over a week ago negotiations between the five permanent UN Security Council Members plus Germany and the Iranians produced an historic agreement that may be first step toward a new era in US relations with the Middle East.
Prime Air: Amazon Testing Delivery by Drone
“One day, Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today.”
Palladium: Bright Spot for Metals
We could have gold back over $1300 before the end of the year. Things are shaping up for a tremendous year for gold and silver in 2014.
Nasdaq Tops 4,000 for First Time in 13 Years
The Nasdaq composite index closed above 4,000 on Tuesday for the first time since 2000, while the Dow and S&P ended barely changed.
The China Gold Rush Continues
In China, the gold rush continues as sales of jewelry, coins and bars soar as citizens seek a store of wealth to protect from inflation.
Ron Paul: Can Karzai Save Us From Perpetual War in Afghanistan?
Under the deal worked out with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, the US would keep thousands of troops on nine military bases for at least the next ten years.
U.S. Banks Threaten To Charge for Deposits
U.S. banks are warning that they could start charging companies and consumers for deposits if the Federal Reserve cuts the interest it pays on bank reserves.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bitcoin
On this week’s program, Jerry and his guest discuss how to buy Bitcoin, what Bitcoin is, and why it is becoming so popular.
Peter Schiff: Gold vs Bitcoin
Peter Schiff is sympathetic “with what [bitcoin] is trying to achieve,” but as he explains in this brief clip he believes, “they are using the wrong vehicle.”
Why Did Gold Plunge $10 in 10 seconds?
Sudden drop in the precious metal on the day it emerges the UK regulator is investigating alleged rigging of the price raises questions about the market.
Successful Investing Requires You To Follow The Money
Listen as Jerry Robinson is interviewed on the Financial Survival Network about what lies ahead for the U.S. economy…
Federal Reserve Steals From the Poor and Gives to the Rich
Auditing and ending the Fed, and allowing Americans to use the currency of their choice, must be a priority for anyone serious about restoring peace, prosperity, and liberty.
Pentagon’s “Funny” Accounting Conceals Epic Waste
“The Pentagon can’t manage what it can’t measure, and Congress can’t effectively perform its constitutional oversight role if it doesn’t know how the Pentagon is spending taxpayer dollars.”
Dow Tops 16,000; S&P 500 Hits 1800
Easy Fed policies drive U.S. stocks to fresh all time highs; Nasdaq at 4 year high and nearing 4,000.
Get Ready for China 2.0
Don’t believe the hype… The reports of China’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Midweek Precious Metals Update – E19
If gold dips below its support level of $1,269, we could see it as low as $1200.
Self Storage Investing: 4 REITs for Income Investors
Not only do you get a steady income that is directly tied to the self storage industry, but you also get a solid potential for capital gains.
Self Storage Investing: 4 REITs for Income Investors
Not only do you get a steady income that is directly tied to the self storage industry, but you also get a solid potential for capital gains.
Chained CPI Chains Taxpayers
One of the least discussed, but potentially most significant, provisions in President Obama’s budget is the use of the “chained consumer price index” (chained CPI), to measure the effect of inflation on people’s standard of living.
The Fed’s “Charm Offensive” is Creating a New Stock Bubble
Now that the S&P 500 has rallied 165% off its 2009 lows, retail investors are now starting to pile into U.S. stocks. Is it time to sell?
A Biblical View of True Wealth
In our era of great material abundance, I believe the need has never been greater for followers of Christ to gain a solid understanding of how the Bible views money, wealth, and possessions.
Midweek Precious Metals Update – E18
“I’m expecting no cut in quantitative easing anytime in the near future, no matter what they say. I’m actually expecting for more quantitative easing.”
Investing in Israel’s Energy Independence
Israel’s recoverable portion of the Levant Basin is enough to make the country energy independent for decades to come.
Exclusive: Whistleblower Exposes World Bank Corruption
“What I witnessed was money going the wrong way and a cover up. And a failure to correct the cover up no matter how high I went up the corporate ladder.”
Ron Paul: What Cannot Be Said About Iraq
October was Iraq’s deadliest month since April, 2008. In those five and a half years, not only has there been no improvement in Iraq’s security situation, but things have gotten much worse.
The Cheapest Stocks in the World
Despite the recent recovery in European stocks, I do not believe that it is too late for the average investor to buy into Europe’s stock rally.
The Global Gold Supply Squeeze
On this week’s show, special guest Tom Cloud explains the truth about dwindling global gold supplies and later, former World Bank senior legal counsel, Karen Hudes, exposes deep corruption at the World Bank and Federal Reserve.
FTM Weekly Round Up
As we head into the weekend, I figured I would share my commentary on the some of the headlines that we have been watching this week.
Midweek Precious Metals Update – E17
Many people are thinking this could be the beginning of the end for America, and we’ve certainly seen some major, major things going on around the world.
Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Wal-Mart?
A small $100 investment in this retail giant back in 1971 would be now be worth over $315,000! While the exponential growth days for Wal-Mart are over, is the stock still a good buy?
Is the Gold Bull Market Dead?
Jerry Robinson: “I do not believe that smart investors are going to dump their hard assets in exchange for paper assets amid the largest inflationary period in all of world history.”
It’s Time for the Saudis to Fight Their Own Battles
If Saudi Arabia wants to pull back from its deep and unhealthy relationship with the United States we should welcome such a move.
Investing Amid the NSA Fallout
On this week’s show, Jerry Robinson provides insightful commentary on why he believes investors should prepare for the NSA fallout from the global backlash. Plus, an update for gold silver investors.
The NSA is a Disgrace
The shameful actions taken by the NSA have exposed the common virtues of “blind allegiance” and “unbridled patriotism” held by many U.S. citizens towards their government as a complete sham.