Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, showed a slight deceleration in November 2024. The core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 0.1% month-over-month, lower than October’s 0.3% increase and below economists’ expectations of 0.2%. On an annual basis, core PCE remained steady at 2.8%, while overall PCE increased to 2.4% from 2.3% in October, both figures coming in below forecasts. This data suggests progress in the Fed’s battle against inflation, though price increases remain above the central bank’s 2% target.
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Why the U.S. Dollar Is Losing Purchasing Power (And How to Protect Your Wealth)
For most Americans, something feels off. You work harder. You earn more. Yet your money buys less. Groceries. Insurance. Healthcare. Rent. Utilities. It’s not your imagination. The U.S. dollar has been quietly losing purchasing power for over a century — and the system driving that decline is built on ever-expanding debt. Here’s what’s actually happening under the hood — and why it matters to your wealth. The System Most People Never See In earlier eras, paper currency was redeemable for something tangible. Today, the dollar is backed by government credit — and sustained by debt. When the federal government spends more
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