Friday, January 17, 2025

The EU’s Ministry of Truth: A Globalist Power Grab Disguised as a Fight Against ‘Disinformation’

from RAIR Foundation:

In a chilling move that reads like a page from Orwell’s 1984, the European Union is formalizing its role as a gatekeeper of information with the creation of an “Information Sharing and Analysis Center” under the European External Action Service (EEAS). The declared purpose? To combat so-called “disinformation” campaigns from foreign actors like Russia and China. But make no mistake—this is not about protecting truth or democracy. It is a brazen attempt by the EU’s globalist elite to control opposition to narratives, silence dissent, and reshape public opinion to align with their own agenda.

Celebrating 50 Years of Legalized Gold: A New Year’s Milestone

by Peter Schiff, Schiff Gold:

For all of economic history, gold has served as the preeminent money. Individuals holding gold could rest easy knowing they had a hedge against economic uncertainty, at least until President Franklin Roosevelt made it illegal to own the yellow metal. 50 years after this tyrannical edict was repealed, sound money advocates should thank Gerald Ford for restoring gold to its rightful monetary role.

How Many Times Have People Been Warned To Leave The State Of California?

by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan:

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. 

Why do so many people insist on living in the state of California?  Today, it has the highest population of any U.S. state by a very wide margin.  Approximately 39 million people live in California, and Texas is number two on the list with a population of about 30 million.

I just don’t get it.  Those who live in California have to deal with relentless crime, the worst traffic in the Western world, a historic homelessness epidemic, hordes of drug addicts, endless earthquakes, giant landslides, and insane politicians who do some of the stupidest things imaginable.  On top of everything else, wildfires have been ripping across the state with alarming frequency, and now we are witnessing a “hurricane of fire” that is unlike anything we have seen before.  According to the latest update from Yahoo News, the Palisades Fire is now more than 15,000 acres in size…

Let’s talk about…California Wildfires

by Kit Knightly, Off Guardian:

Unprecedented wildfires have swept the Los Angeles area over the last few days, destroying neighbourhoods and threatening landmarks.

The BBC is helpfully keeping a running tally of the number of celebrities whose homes have burned down.

This is the first time in recorded history that wildfires of this scale have occurred in California in January, according to an expert quoted in the New Scientist:

Global ETF Gold Holdings Increase in December for the First Time Since 2019

by Mike Maharrey, Gold Seek:

For the first December since 2019, gold-backed ETFs globally reported net inflows of gold.

Asian funds drove the global increase in ETF gold holdings to close out 2024.

On the year, ETF gold holdings dropped modestly by 6.8 tons, but assets under management (AUM) rose by 26 percent to a record high of $271 billion thanks to the skyrocketing price of gold.

Positioned For a Historic Crash

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by Jim Rickards, Daily Reckoning:

Earlier this week, Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was officially certified by lawmakers in a joint session of Congress.

Kamala Harris presided over the ceremony as president of the Senate and faced the awkward task as she formally certified Trump’s victory and her own loss.

Notably, the Democrats set aside some members’ views that Trump is ineligible to return to the presidency because of the Constitution’s bar on insurrectionist officeholders.

The Three Biggest Gold Stories of 2024

by Peter Reagan, Birch Gold Group:

2024 was an incredible year for gold – and 2025 may be even better. With that in mind, here are my three favorite gold stories of the year and a sneak preview of what to expect in the year ahead…

Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious metals and the overall economy. This week, we’ll cover:

  • My three favorite gold stories of 2024
  • Why Trump’s election is “all of a sudden” good for gold
  • How much longer can silver’s price stay low, considering these fundamentals?

Highest number of German bankruptcies expected in 2025 since 2009 financial crisis

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by Thomas Brooke, ReMix News:

Germany is experiencing its highest level of bankruptcies since the 2009 financial crisis, with a projected 25%–30% increase in 2025 driven by struggles in key industries such as automotive, construction, and healthcare

Germany is bracing for a sharp rise in bankruptcies this year, with an anticipated 25–30 percent increase compared to 2024, reaching levels not seen since the 2009 financial crisis.

The grim forecast, reported by Handelsblatt based on an analysis by restructuring consultancy firm Falkensteg, highlights deepening struggles in key industries and the broader economy.

Tokenized Bank Deposits Will Not Be A Thing

from ZeroHedge:

Or at least not a desirable thing…

There’s a growing belief that regulatory clarity in the US will lead to a lot more tokenization, including for bank deposits. I agree with the first half of that thesis. Tokens are a superior form factor for a digital economy. But just because you can tokenize something doesn’t mean that you should. For too long, people have treated tokenization like it’s a supply side problem. If you tokenize it, they will come. What actually matters is demand, and that’s where tokenized bank deposits will fall short.

2025 Gold & Silver Price Forecast

by Craig Hemke, Sprott Money:

Here we go again. Another year over and a new one just begun. It’s a time of gratitude and reflection. It’s a time of assessment and resolution. And it’s also a time of grandiose forecasts of the year to come.

Why Buy Gold in 2025?

The biggest challenge I have in writing these “macrocasts” is getting started. It always seems such a daunting task…and for what gain? Experience has taught me that much of what I’m about to write will be proven wrong over the months ahead anyway, so why make the effort?

LA FIRES: DEW-Directed, Government Sponsored

from Stew Peters Network:

TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/

Debt Jubilee, Bitcoin, and the Digital Age

from Reese Report:

TRUTH LIVES on at https://sgtreport.tv/

Predicting 2025: Trump the Peacemaker

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by Kit Knightly, Off Guardian:

How is the world going to change now that The Donald is back in the Oval Office?

Is he going to “Drain the swamp” for real this time? Is he going to team up with Elon Musk and save the Western world?

No, he’s not.

But we could dedicate tens of thousands of words to all the great things Trump won’t do. Instead how about some realistic predictions about what he will do? In fact I took part in an IMA panel on that topic last month.