Peter C. Earle

Gold has surged to a new all-time high, breaking through $2,911.72 per ounce on a thick mix of domestic and foreign uncertainty, inflation concerns, and a shifting macroeconomic landscape. While […]

President Trump’s executive order directing the formation of an American sovereign wealth fund (SWF) was greeted, like so much else, with approval from his closest supporters and muted grumbling from […]

With the biggest sporting event of the year approaching, so too does an opportune time to review the prices associated with enjoying that experience — whether in the stadium or […]

Over the past three decades, Japan’s monetary policy has been characterized by near-zero interest rates and significant quantitative easing (QE), aimed at countering persistent deflation and stimulating economic growth. The […]

Chickens are a remarkably adaptable species, thriving in diverse climates and easily fitting into both small-scale and industrial farming systems. Their ability to consume a wide range of feed, reproduce […]

In November 2024, all three AIER Business Conditions Monthly indicators signaled a parallel shift in economic conditions. The Leading Indicator rose sharply to 79 from 58 in October, moving decisively […]

As with all political campaigns that reignite discussions on reducing government spending and eliminating bureaucratic inefficiency, the US Postal Service (USPS) — which reported a net loss of $9.5 billion […]

Since Bitcoin reached the $100,000 mark, a question has begun to bubble up in the blogosphere and economic discourse: what is the relationship, if any, between the price of gold […]