by Ryan Valentine | Apr 16, 2025 | Economic Uncertainty, Goldbacks, Inflation, Money Printing, Tariffs, US Dollar
For decades, the U.S. dollar has reigned supreme as the world’s reserve currency, the backbone of the global financial system. It’s the medium of exchange for international trade, and the benchmark against which many assets are measured. Its status grants the U.S....
by Ryan Valentine | Apr 9, 2025 | Economic Uncertainty, Gold, Goldbacks, Inflation, Tariffs
In today’s economic climate, uncertainty is the new norm. Inflation is eroding purchasing power, tariffs are disrupting global trade, and financial markets are swinging unpredictably. In the face of this growing instability, one asset continues to rise above the...
by Ryan Valentine | Apr 1, 2025 | Economic Uncertainty, Gold, Goldbacks, Inflation, Investments, Money Printing, Quantitative Easing, Sound Money
In a historic moment for global markets, the price of gold has surged past the $3,000 per ounce mark, setting a new all-time high. This milestone reflects not just a market trend, but a deeper narrative playing out across the globe: when uncertainty reigns, gold...
by Ryan Valentine | Mar 26, 2025 | Goldbacks, Inflation, Money Printing, Quantitative Easing
Understanding Quantitative Easing and Its Role in Inflation In times of an economic downturn, central banks, like the Federal Reserve, often turn to an economic lever called quantitative easing to stimulate financial activity. Quantitative easing is the process by...
by Ryan Valentine | Mar 18, 2025 | Gold, Goldbacks, Inflation, Investments, Salary Raises
After more than 20 years working in compensation, I’ve watched employees anticipate their annual raises, only to feel disappointed when they notice increasing prices of everything. Their purchasing power barely improves or even worsens in some years. We have inflation...
by Ryan Valentine | Mar 11, 2025 | Gold, Goldbacks, Inflation, Money Printing, Sound Money
What is Sound Money? Sound money refers to a stable and reliable monetary system that is resistant to manipulation by governments or central bank interventions. The concept of sound money emerged from classical liberal thought, which emphasized the importance of...
