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The 1943 Copper Penny a Flop? Or just Over Hype by Heritage Auctions?

QUESTION: I read that the Heritage auction of the penny they said would bring $1.7 million was a flop. Any indication as to why? Or is it just the firm trying to...

The Coming Launch of Socrates

QUESTION: Marty, Back in 2015 when they closed the Chicago MERC after 167 years, you did a piece about how flashing screens do not provide the same...

Magnetic Poles Are Moving Rapidly as Never Before – Precursor to a Pole Shift?

The magnetic poles on the Sun flip about every 11 years. Since nobody lives there, we really have no idea what the effects would be. On Earth, the major pole shifts...

Market Talk- January 11, 2019

Last minute positivity in the US was released into Asia and we saw all core markets open higher. The Nikkei gained 1% on the day, even with poor economic data. The...

World Economic Conference in Rome May 3-4th, 2019

The next WEC will be held in Rome, Italy, on May 3 & 4. TICKETS ON SALE...

Cancelling Euros

QUESTION: Dear Martin, you are very right that govs intend to terminate high denomination euros. In Germany it has been impossible to pay cash with a €500 note...

Using Cameras in the Hunt for Taxes

COMMENT: Hi, Hunt for taxes is running full scale in Scandinavia. In Sweden, all vehicles including foreign registered vehicles, are obliged to pay congestion...

Yellow Vests Destroying Speed Cameras

The Yellow Vest movement is indeed spreading worldwide. In France, they are out destroying speed cameras. Most Americans are familiar only with the red light...

Market Talk- January 10, 2019

Today was one of those days that had the potential to see lots, yet decided to leave it for another day. In China we saw a lower than expected print for the...

Democrats v Trump – The Mexican Standoff

The reaction from the Democrats and the mainstream media against Trump is really absurd. VOX wrote that he should not even be allowed to address the nation. They...