Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to the European Union: increase purchases of American oil and gas or face tariffs. Trump’s demand aims to address the trade deficit between the US and EU, which reached $131.3 billion in 2022. While the EU has already significantly increased its imports of US hydrocarbons in recent years, ramping up purchases to the level Trump suggests faces numerous practical constraints.
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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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