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The Perils of Fiat Currency and the Need for Honest Money

Sep 27, 2023 | Economic Collapse

We’re currently on a precarious economic path due to our continued reliance on fiat currency, which isn’t backed by tangible assets like gold or silver. This system allows the federal government to produce large sums of this currency, causing its...

Why Credit Crunch Matters? It’s the Economic Lifeblood

Apr 3, 2023 | Economy

Have you heard the phrase “credit crunch” a lot lately? Many people are worried because officials at the Federal Reserve aren’t sure if it will cause one and news outlets are warning about how it will affect the economy. But what exactly is a credit...

Yellen’s Meeting: Lower Interest Rates?

Mar 31, 2023 | Economy

Why Janet Yellen’s last-minute meeting with financial regulators could lead the Fed to lower interest rates. Janet Yellen, who is the Secretary of the Treasury, recently held an emergency meeting with financial regulators. This meeting led to rumors that...

Switzerland’s Record Loss: How De-Dollarization and Global Economic Shifts are Impacting the Alpine Nation

Jan 26, 2023 | Economic Collapse

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has announced that it will suffer a record loss of 132 billion Swiss francs (CHF) in 2022, equivalent to $143 billion. This represents the biggest loss in the 115-year history of the bank. The loss is a result of the SNB’s efforts...

Breaking Data Shows The Pivot of the Fed Is Now Here

Jan 20, 2023 | Economic Collapse

The Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, has recently announced a pivot in their monetary policy. This pivot will allow the Fed to revert to an easy money policy, which means that they will be able to print more money and stimulate the economy. This change in policy...