Economist’s “News and Views” 7-16-2025
More US States Now Accepting Gold As Legal Tender | Andy Schectman & Jason Cozens
Thoughtful Money: 7-16-2025
The US Constitution clearly spells out that gold & silver -- and ONLY gold & silver -- are money.
But trying using them to buy something. Or pay your taxes.
Until very recently, you really couldn't. But now, an increasing number of US states have passed laws acknowledging gold & silver as legal tender again.
We discuss the why & the how of this with precious metals experts Andy Schectman and Jason Cozens.
Live audience Q&A will be taken in the back half of the discussion.
Gold or Silver? What Sound Money Insiders Are Betting On
7-16-2025
ITM’s Daniela Cambone reunites with Taylor Kenney behind the scenes at the Rick Rule Symposium in Boca Raton for a dynamic and candid conversation.
Taylor opens up about how she chooses her content themes—from de-dollarization to the role of gold—and why being on the ground with like-minded thinkers is so validating.
You also won’t want to miss the fun segment where Taylor hits the floor to ask attendees the big question: gold or silver?
Hear what they had to say—and where they believe prices are headed next.
BRICS Central Banks Cut LBMA Out
Arcadia Economics: 7-16-2025
Let's just say that things between the BRICS and the West have not gotten better in recent times. And this morning Vince Lanci explains how the central banks of the BRICS nations are now cutting out the LBMA.