Together with Germans and Greeks, Italians have long been the most stubborn and steadfast of Europeans in their love of cash. For years, they have resisted cards and digital payments …

The real danger comes from massive state dependence - Part II Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve witnessed extreme efforts to increase top-down control and to centralize power in ways that...

The real danger comes from massive state dependence - Part I As we’re preparing to leave 2020 behind, a year that will most likely feature prominently in future history books, it is hard to look...

On the last Sunday of November the Swiss citizens once again rejected efforts staged by left-leaning groups and NGOs to chip away at the nation’s long tradition of free enterprise, respect for...

The far-reaching impact of the US election The 2020 election was a roller coaster experience for both sides and for all International observers who understood its massive economic and geopolitical...

Implications for precious metals investors As the long-awaited “second wave” of the corona pandemic sweeps through Europe, another round of severe restrictions, travel bans and rules that prevent...

Interview with Rafi Farber - Part II In this charged environment and during these uncertain times, it is increasingly difficult for responsible investors and citizens to answer even basic questions…

Interview with Rafi Farber - Part I In this charged environment and during these uncertain times, it is increasingly difficult for responsible investors and citizens to answer even basic questions…

Interview with Patrick Barron - Part II Banks are financial intermediaries. They take deposits and make loans. That has been going on for millennia...

Interview with Patrick Barron - Part 1 We’re less than two months away from the US election, and yet this sense of utter confusion, bitter political conflict, and economic uncertainty that has been...