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When the Banks Closed, Ireland Invented Its Own Money

When the Banks Closed, Ireland Invented Its Own Money

On Friday, 1 May 1970, the doors of Ireland’s main banks did not open. A dispute between the Associated Banks and their employees had reached an impasse, and what might ordinarily have been a temporary inconvenience became an extraordinary six-and-a-half-month experiment. The affected banks formed the backbone of the Irish banking system. They operated hundreds […]
China Is Closing Retail Gold Trading. Here’s What It Really Means

China Is Closing Retail Gold Trading. Here’s What It Really Means

At the time of writing, gold is trading near $4,067 an ounce, down around 1.5% today, while silver is close to $58.06, down approximately 2.75%. Today’s market reaction is once again being driven by what the conflict could mean for inflation and interest rates. Oil has climbed towards $100 a barrel following attacks on two […]
Central Banks Are Selling Gold Right Now — And Still Buying More

Central Banks Are Selling Gold Right Now — And Still Buying More

Markets began the week with yet another reminder of just how quickly the picture can change. Gold briefly slipped below $4,000 an ounce yesterday before recovering above $4,070 today. Silver has rebounded more sharply, while oil climbed above $90 a barrel, up from less than $72 at the beginning of the month, around the level […]
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