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When Money Dies: Turkey’s $500B Gold Secret

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Turkish households are sitting on $500 billion in gold. That’s roughly six times what all Turkish banks hold combined.[1] However, this staggering hoard isn’t hidden from authorities—it’s an open secret. In Turkey, Gold sits in home safes, under mattresses, worn…

The Hidden Networks Powering China’s Economy

Chinas Shadow Silk Road

In August 2023, Huawei released a smartphone that shattered every assumption about technology sanctions. The Mate 60 Pro contained a cutting-edge 7-nanometer chip — the exact technology U.S. lawmakers had spent years trying to keep out of Chinese hands. U.S.…

Porsche 911 Price Inflation Explained

Porsche 911 Price Inflation Explained

A 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera started at $91,000. By mid-2025, that same car costs $134,650—a 48% jump in seven years. What was once an aspirational sports car has become a case study in luxury price inflation gone wild (or as…

Trump’s Tariffs: What They Miss About Trade Deficits

Trump 2025 Tariffs

In April 2025, former President Donald Trump reignited a controversial trade strategy by imposing sweeping new tariffs on U.S. imports. The move included a baseline 10% universal tariff on all foreign goods and a series of higher “reciprocal tariffs” targeted…

Understanding Market Corrections: Navigating the Ups and Downs

Market Corrections

Investing in the stock market offers opportunities for wealth creation, but it also comes with inherent risks, including market corrections. Understanding these corrections is crucial for investors aiming to make informed decisions and maintain a long-term perspective. As of March…