by Ryan Valentine | Sep 11, 2026 | US Dollar
September 17 is Constitution Day, the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Most of the public attention on this date focuses on individual rights, separation of powers, and the structure of government. But the Constitution also contains...
by Ryan Valentine | Sep 8, 2026 | Inflation
The phrase “printing money” is everywhere in economic commentary, but most explanations either oversimplify it to a cartoon or bury it in jargon until the average person gives up. Neither serves you well if you are trying to understand why your grocery...
by Ryan Valentine | Sep 4, 2026 | Precious Metals
Fall conference season in the precious metals world runs roughly from September through November and typically produces more actionable market intelligence than any other time of year. Central bank policy announcements, year-end institutional positioning, and the...
by Ryan Valentine | Sep 1, 2026 | Travel
Fall is the busiest season for trade shows, expos, and industry events in most markets. The concentration of events between September and November means more competition for attendee attention, more noise on the show floor, and higher stakes for vendors who are paying...
by Ryan Valentine | Aug 28, 2026 | Economic Uncertainty
Labor Day exists to honor the economic contribution of workers. It is also, if you look at it honestly, a good occasion to ask a harder question: are workers actually keeping pace? Wages in the United States have risen in nominal terms for decades. But nominal wages...
