AAA Ratings or Not, US Bonds Are Toast

For years it was only within the sphere of conspiracy theory and contrarian news. But a downgrade of US debt is becoming more likely as budgetary and monetary problems come to a head. The debt ceiling debate in Congress is really nothing more than a distraction. The...

Gold Buyer Beware (In the Near Term)

It’s no secret that everyone and their uncle is talking about gold’s recent trajectory. It has, thus far, broken most mainstream economist and analysts’ forecast and blown past $1300 to new all time (nominal) highs. If one were a speculator or stock...