The collapse of IndyMac has further dampened the strength of our banks and the confidence we have in our currency. This could pave the way for another strong gold bull market.

The mathematic approach to economic theory has its merits, but does little when it comes to predicting events like the 2007 Credit Crisis.

While many things in the word do run in cycles, anyone expecting the current commodities market to turn into a bubble is sorely mistaken.

With everyone looking to improve fuel economy, rare and obscure metals that aid in this process are becoming increasingly valuable.

Byron King’s conclusion to his review of Jim Kunstler’s Peak Oil themed novel.

Over the past ten years, the S&P 500 has actually given investors negative returns on their investments, despite bright periods in our economy.

Bryon King offers part one of his review of Jim Kunstler’s Peak Oil themed novel.

Nearly a year after this mess began, the U.S., along with the global economy, is still on the verge of entering a recession that could last years.

Oil speculators have been sholduring much of the blame for our oil crisis, yet the real culprit could simply be the same supply and demand factors that influence every area of our economy.

Even though most people will never use them, Special Drawing Rights have actually held up better when compared to the foundering dollar.

Congress is attempting to legislate us out of the oil crisis yet they are making more problems than they are solving.

The politics of Mexican oil have begun to wreak havoc on the ability for more oil to be produced. Until outside companies increase investment in infrastructure, Mexico may cease being an oil producing country.

Along with just about everything else, we could now be seeing a shortage in the world’s supply of clean fresh water.

Despite the economic turmoil we’ve faced recently, the price of gold has refused to re-enter its bull market. Read on to find out which factors could change that soon.

The flooding in Iowa has put even more pressure on our already squeezed agricultural supplies. Mix that with our oil crisis and we could be headed for serious trouble.