Today’s Geopolitical Forces Driving Gold Higher

The spreading Middle East conflict is now one of the dominant forces driving gold and silver higher – alongside thriving central bank demand and the growing deficit of silver production. The path to $50 silver seems clear – here’s what’s next… Image CC BY 2.0 via New Zealand Defence Force From Peter Reagan for Birch Gold …

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Millions of illegals being provided by the government with money for housing using your tax dollars is a major part of what’s driving up costs

Millions of illegals being provided by the government with money for housing using your tax dollars is a major part of what’s driving up costs https://t.co/qROyHzeJv6 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 30, 2024 Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election. Far from being a threat to …

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Miami Dolphins’ WR Tyreek Hill arrested for driving violation before opening game, per agent Drew Rosenhaus.

NFL PLAYER ARRESTED IN FRONT OF STADIUM BEFORE OPENING GAME Miami Dolphin's Tyreek Hill's Agent, Drew Rosenhaus: “Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was detained by police today entering the stadium for a driving violation”pic.twitter.com/IPTB6k7s6T — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 8, 2024 Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was cited for reckless driving after being pulled …

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Kamala is driving a subscription surge at Wash Post.

Vice President Kamala Harris is proving to be a ratings magnet, overshadowing even former President Donald Trump in the race for media attention through the campaign season. As the 2024 election heats up, the traditional narrative of Trump as the media’s favorite for boosting television ratings and online traffic is being challenged. According to Semafor, …

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Hey Big Spenders! 16 Nobel Prize-winning economists say Trump policies will fuel inflation (big spending gov’t +37.7%, US debt up 50% under Biden driving the economy, along with Federal Reserve)

by confoundedinterest17 Hey big spenders (Biden, Congress and the 16 Nobel prize winning economists). June 25 (Reuters) – Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists signed a letter on Tuesday warning that the U.S. and world economy will suffer if Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election in November. The jointly signed letter, first reported by Axios, says …

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Your driving is secretly being scored

You know you have a credit score. Did you know that you might also have a driver score? The score reflects the safety of your driving habits — how often you slam on the brakes, speed, look at your phone or drive late at night. While you can see your credit score, you will have …

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The Illegal Housing Cartel Driving Up Your Rent

Landlords are being sued for using illegal price-fixing to drive up rents across the country. They allegedly conspired with RealPage, a tech company, to use non-public data to artificially inflate rents. Rents have spiked by 26% since the pandemic. Landlords have a secret weapon Rents are soaring. Is a popular software tool to blame? Big-time …

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German minister proposes ‘indefinite driving bans’ on weekends amidst climate law disputes.

A German minister has issued a stark warning of potential weekend driving bans amid a government standoff over emissions-reduction law reforms. The proposal, part of a broader push for climate action, faces criticism from environmental groups concerned about its impact on specific sectors like transportation. Key information includes: German Minister threatens weekend driving bans if …

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Inflation evident: $100 buys much less in groceries. Oil prices surge, raising concerns for expensive summer driving.

Food Inflation since 2019 pic.twitter.com/HzChTeIbHt — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) April 4, 2024 They are definitely losing control over #oil prices 👀 https://t.co/ssixSkhvse pic.twitter.com/Q3Qo25AwoZ — JustDario 🏊‍♂️ (@DarioCpx) April 5, 2024 Oil analysts are getting worried about an expensive summer driving season, with WTI prices surging by about 20% so far this year. “The market …

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How are Americans affording the cost of driving a car? Answer: They aren’t. Delinquency rates are skyrocketing.

From hefty monthly car payments averaging $726 to insurance costs hovering around $167, and don’t forget about the money we shell out for gasoline – around $150 a month. It all adds up to a staggering total of $1,043 each month just to keep our wheels turning. Now, here’s the kicker: despite these mounting expenses, …

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Automakers are sharing your driving data with insurance companies

In recent years, insurance companies have offered incentives to people who install dongles in their cars or download smartphone apps that monitor their driving, including how much they drive, how fast they take corners, how hard they hit the brakes and whether they speed. But “drivers are historically reluctant to participate in these programs,” as …

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Self driving KFC food truck in China

Self driving KFC food truck in China Do you think those would survive long in our cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, NYC, etc? pic.twitter.com/ftiEWFpmoN — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) March 11, 2024

Son of Israeli Diplomat Cries in Mug Shot After Intentionally Driving Into Cop

by Chris Black Imagine behaving this badly, then claiming you’re a victim? He should be deported, and so should his father. New York Post: The teenage son of an Israeli diplomat is accused of intentionally driving his motorcycle into a Florida cop because he “hates waiting behind traffic,” but could have his charges dropped because of …

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Mayor Wu’s ingenious plan to combat climate change: penalize drivers driving in bus lanes, reward road-blocking activists. Brilliant governance at its finest!

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu protecting climate activists who blocked major roads during rush hour. "I hear the urgency that so many activists feel. We're working as hard as we can every single day to make sure the city of Boston is moving fast [on climate change]"The irony of… pic.twitter.com/3Gd8Pawtv6 — Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 31, …

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Vehicle inventory at its highest since early 2021, driving expectations of increasing incentives across brands.

New vehicle inventory is now at the *highest* level since early spring of 2021. Expect incentives to keep rising for most brands. — Car Dealership Guy (@GuyDealership) December 23, 2023 Updated market day supply for NEW vehicles, major markets.Compared to October numbers (just over 2months):Chevrolet, Nissan, Subaru, Kia almost 50% increase in MDS, and Dodge …

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Dropping Like a Stone: ON RRP Take-up in the Second Half of 2023. Liberty Street Economics detail the recent drop in ON RRP take-up through the lens of the channels identified in the recent staff report driving its initial increase.

via dismal-jellyfish: Source: https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2023/12/dropping-like-a-stone-on-rrp-take-up-in-the-second-half-of-2023/ Background: Liberty Street has a paper Treasury Bill Supply and ON RRP Investment based on the Staff Report Banks’ Balance-Sheet Costs, Monetary Policy, and the ON RRP. TLDRS: The authors call out the increase in Overnight Reverse Repurchase (ON RRP) take-up from 2021 to May 2023 was influenced by several factors, including higher balance-sheet costs …

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Erie County, New York, unveils travel bans for emergencies, including a “snowstorm driving ban” and an “essential worker” portal, raising concerns about government overreach.

New York county to enforce travel bans for weather and other ‘catastrophes,’ announcing portal for ‘essential worker’ movement passes There has yet to be a reckoning for all of the government tyranny we witnessed since 2020, leaving power hungry politicians under the impression that they can go back to the Covid era rights restricting toolbox …

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New Florida road promises to charge EVs while you’re driving.

via thesun: ELECTRIC vehicle owners have been notified of new road plans that promise to act as a charging station as cars drive on them. In Florida, between Lake and Orange Counties, EV enthusiasts are excited about what has been dubbed a “tremendous evolution.” The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) confirmed the approval of an …

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Driving Under Surveillance: Government Seeks Control Over Your Vehicle’s Speed

by Doctor Congo The National Transportation Safety Board wants to create a national database of your driving habits, and brick your car if you speed too often. via ntsb.gov: On Jan. 29, 2022, a 2018 Dodge Challenger entered an intersection near North Las Vegas, Nevada, against a red traffic signal with a vehicle recorded speed …

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Tesla Cybertruck seen driving around Malibu looks dumber than expected

BEST video of the matte black Cybertruck in Malibu this morning! pic.twitter.com/YBURqJeFbI — Greggertruck (@greggertruck) November 6, 2023 Tesla’s Cybertruck debuted a new matte black wrap over the weekend, adding to the color schemes it has been spotted in. According to Inside EVs, it was being driven around southern California by the company’s chief designer, …

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30 year U.S. treasuries went no bid two times in a row, driving rates up.

When was the last time 30 year U.S. treasuries went no bid two times in a row? — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) October 12, 2023 Ahhh it was a terrible 30 year auction causing yields to jump. Apparently no one is buying anymore, warning that we're very close to the end for markets. https://t.co/TDdTFR5SHQ — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) …

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