old dimes and quarters

Silver and Bitcoin Set Records as Tariff’s Loom

On Friday, the spot price for silver closed at $38.44, its highest closing price in 14 years. Bitcoin also set a new record.
An Israeli flag

Israeli Strike on Iran May be in the Cards

The U.S. is evacuating some staff from the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Israeli strike on Iran.
A selection of one-ounce coins issued by government mints from around the world.

Silver Surges to a 13-Year High

Silver surged above $36 an ounce Thursday, the highest price many silver stackers and preppers have ever seen.
A Russian TU-95 nuclear-capable bomber

Ukraine Braces for Russian Retaliation

Putin has warned that Ukraine will face retribution for the surprise attack on its bomber fleet.
After a mass power outage in the Iberian Peninsula, some locals found themselves so unprepared they had to go out and buy candles.

Multi-Country Power Outage Causes Mayhem in Europe

Most of Spain and Portugal, plus parts of France, experienced a total blackout midday Monday. The Internet and phones were also knocked offline.
nuclear explosion

More Specifics on Why Pakistan Might turn to Nukes

If India cuts off the water supply to Pakistan, they could consider it an existential threat and respond with nuclear weapons.
An AI simulation of what an eruption at Mount Spurr might look like.

Volcano Eruption Expected in Alaska

For the past month, scientists have been worried about an eruption from Mount Spurr, which is 78 miles west of Anchorage,
The one kilo gold bar in this photo is worth more than $100,000, thanks to the run up in gold prices.

Gold Sets Another Record, Topping $3,400

Gold broke another record, closing at $3,425.40, above $3,400 for the first time. It looks like the tun up will continue as investors worry about tariffs.
Solar panels on a roof

Trump Exempts Far more than the iPhone

Far more than iPhones and laptops are exempted from the tariffs, including solar panels and other devices with photovoltaic cells.
The face and back of gold American Eagle

Gold Breaks $3,200, Sets Another Record

Gold set another record close, up 6.6 percent for the week and 23 percent year-to-date. Silver is also did well, regain much of last weeks loss.