Good Morning. Today is April 8, 2023.

This is Bullion Baron, the weekly newsletter that provides the best of precious metal investing advice - making your portfolio cooler than the other side of the pillow. 

Here’s what we got for you today:

1. Nuclear War and US currency collapse

2. Trump's charges likely to evaporate 

3. What is Quantitive Easing?

4. Financial crisis post mortem review

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Nuclear war and the crashing US dollar. 

What's happening? At the end of March, BB wrote an article detailing rising war tensions. A link that that article is here. Those concerns have only accelerated in recent weeks. Now, former president Donald Trump, fresh off his recent indictment is predicting War, "This could very well lead ... to an all-out nuclear World War III ... We're not very far away from it, believe it or not..." Trump went on to express concern about the US dollar stating, "Our currency is crashing and will soon no longer be the world standard, which will be our greatest defeat frankly, in 200 years. There will be no defeat like that will take us away from being even a great power..." Read the full story and comments here. 

How does this impact me? US currency is not redeemable in gold. From an investment standpoint, the USD is a major factor impacting whether gold moves up or down. As the US inches closer to WWIII, concerns over market stability will continue to ratchet, making hedges, like gold, the safe way to invest. 

Developing stories: Israel and Lebanon tensions ratchet as Israel launches airstrikes. Read the story here. First China invaded American airspace with surveillance balloons. Now, China is preparing for WWIII. Read the story here. 

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Trump's criminal case impacts the market

Last week, BB ran a story discussing the impacts Trump's indictment are already having on the stock market. Read that story here.

Details about Trump's criminal case are emerging, and experts are already predicting likely outcomes. One detailed article believes that the Trump charges will eventually disintegrate into thin air. The article explains that the charges hinge on proving a state violation for a federal crime coverup. Further, the Supreme Court may weigh in on the constitutionality of these charges. Read the story's explanation here. 

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Market stimulant explained: Quantitive Easing

Here at BB, we consider the totality of market conditions before making recommendations regarding portfolio hedges. One key input on market conditions has to do with Quantitive Easing and whether that policy is currently in effect. 

Quantitive Easing ("QE") has been used historically to combat financial crisis in the US. This article explains QE in fairly digestible terms. Click here for the story. 

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History is doomed to repeat itself

That's how the saying goes. Unless we understand history, we are doomed to make the same mistakes again. Sometimes, even when we know why things happened, we are doomed to fail. 

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Many of the same things that lead up to the financial crisis of 2007 are being repeated today. As a savvy investor, you need to stay abreast of history and make corrections to your portfolio as the US steers toward a dangerous path.

This article details the 2007 financial crisis so you can decide the current situation for yourself. We recommend making adjustments, accordingly. 

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Do you remember when? 

Every week we try to add a little fun or nostalgia into your day. Here's what we got:

"Mmm, mmm good!"

"At the heart of the image"

On this day in history:

1917: The US enters WW1 joining the Allied Powers and sending troops to Europe. 

1940: The classic "Pinocchio" is released by Walt Disney. 

1952: "Singin' in the Rain" staring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Conner is released.  

DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Please be careful and do your own research.