BRICS’ Gold Glory The Dawn of a New Era

Written by: The MacroButler Beyond the fading grandeur of the G7 and G20—clubs of nations forged in the aftermath of World War II and now mired in economic stagnation and demographic decay—a new alliance has emerged on the geoeconomic map: BRICS+. This coalition—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—represents a rising league of nations determined to expand their trade influence, secure resource flows, and accumulate the economic surpluses that once enriched Europe’s great empires. First conceived in 2001 by ‘Government Sachs’ economist Jim O’Neill as “BRIC,” the term began as a mere market classification for economies whose growth threatened to […]

The Big Beautiful Bullion

Written by: The MacroButler Investors who have done more investing homework than just bingeing Wall Street pundits or tuning into finance soap operas hosted by clueless journalists, will know they basically have two flavours to choose from: contracts and properties. Harry Browne, an economist with a knack for common sense, cooked up the Permanent Portfolio—a no-nonsense, all-weather mix of four uncorrelated assets: stocks, bonds, gold, and cash, each at 25%. Simple, balanced, and built to survive just about any economic circus. On one side we have contracts made of Cash and Bonds which can be seen as IOUs with fancy […]

Why Gold, Not Models, Will Deliver in 2025

Written by: The MacroButler The markets have dubbed 2025 not a Jubilee, but a fog—thick with the unknown. Investors fumble through it, sensing chaos, yet naming it uncertainty without grasping its nature. So let’ dissect the case of the Jubilee Year of Uncertainty. Frank Knight, the economist-sleuth of the early 20th century, cracked the code in 1921. In Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit, he drew a decisive line: risk is measurable; uncertainty is not. Risk has odds. Uncertainty has shadows. “Uncertainty,” Knight wrote, “must be taken in a sense radically distinct from risk.” The former can’t be tamed by statistics. It defies […]

The Quiet Bank Run in Gold: Why Comex Data Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Written by: The MacroButler The Truman Show’s roots trace back to screenwriter Andrew Niccol’s dark idea, The Malcolm Show—a dystopian thriller about a guy unknowingly trapped in a corporate-sponsored fishbowl. Enter director Peter Weir, who swapped the doom-and-gloom for satire and cast Jim Carrey in a rare “no rubber face” role. By the time it hit theatres in 1998, The Truman Show was serving up Orwell-lite with a side of media critique, long before reality TV and Instagram influencers made self-surveillance trendy. The film warned us: if someone controls the camera, they probably control the truth.  Fast-forward to today’s financial markets […]

Gold’s Staying Power: Why the Original Store of Value Outshines Bitcoin

Written by: The MacroButler As the “Forward Confusion” campaign hits full stride under the mandate of the ‘Disruptor In Chief’, one thing’s already crystal clear: Bitcoin is doing a stellar job, at not being a store of value. Despite the breathless hype from some in the new administration touting it as the new gold, or even a future U.S. reserve asset, it promptly peaked the day after inauguration and has been gracefully tumbling ever since. And let’s not forget Ether, lovingly marketed as “digital silver” for the YOLO crowd, it’s down nearly 50% since the start of the Jubilee Year. […]

Physical Gold IRA vs. Gold Home Ownership: Which is Right for Your Retirement Strategy?

When it comes to incorporating gold into your retirement plan, two popular options stand out: Gold IRAs and physical gold ownership. But which one is right for you? Let’s break down the key differences to help you make an informed decision.  What is a Physical Gold IRA?  A physical Gold IRA is a self-directed Individual Retirement Account that holds physical precious metals in IRS-approved secure storage facilities. It combines the tax advantages of traditional IRAs with the stability of gold investment.  Home Gold Storage:  This traditional approach involves purchasing and storing gold coins or bars yourself, giving you direct control […]

The Silver Bird: An Antifragile Asset in a Weaponized Financial World.

Written by: The MacroButler In antique history, the Judaean silver trade played a pivotal role in the ancient economy, especially during the late Second Temple period, when the region fell successively under Persian, Hellenistic, and later Roman rule. Silver served as the primary medium of exchange, with Tyrian shekels emerging as the preferred coinage for temple transactions, including the annual temple tax paid by Jewish pilgrims. Judaea’s access to silver relied on trade networks linking it to Mediterranean markets, facilitated largely by Phoenician merchants and Nabataean traders, who sustained commerce along vital trade routes. Furthermore, Rome’s dominance over the province […]

Maximizing Your Precious Metals IRA: A Guide to Tax Benefits and Avoiding Costly Mistakes 

In recent years, precious metals IRAs have gained popularity as a way to diversify retirement portfolios. While these accounts offer significant advantages, investors need to understand both the benefits and potential pitfalls to protect their retirement savings.  Understanding the Tax Advantages  A properly structured precious metals IRA offers powerful tax benefits that can enhance your retirement strategy:  IRS Compliance: Getting the Details Right  The IRS maintains strict requirements for precious metals IRAs. Understanding these rules is crucial for maintaining your account’s tax-advantaged status:  Eligible Metals:  Storage Requirements:  These IRS regulations can be complicated, but securing your retirement doesn’t have to […]