Audit the Fed bill reintroduced

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News Date: January 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has reintroduced the Federal Reserve Transparency Act, also known as the "Audit the Fed" bill, aiming to prevent the Federal Reserve from withholding vital information on its operations from Congress.
Paul contends that the inner workings of the Federal Reserve are currently obscure and largely unknown, and he believes that increased transparency is crucial for better understanding and oversight.
The legislation underscores the importance of making the Federal Reserve more accountable to Congress and the public, ensuring that its decision-making processes and financial transactions are subject to thorough scrutiny.
"No institution holds more power over the future of the American economy and the value of our savings than the Federal Reserve. It's long past time for Congress to stop shirking its duty and hold the Federal Reserve accountable.
The Fed's persistent cycle of money printing and lending without any form of meaningful oversight may be the cause of many of our economic hardships, such as the struggle of many Americans to afford food."
he stated.

Turkey, warehouse and bridge for metals trade to Russia

Turkey offers a warehouse and bridge for metals trade to Russia.
Turkish metals sector to serve as 'warehouse and bridge,' the head of an industry group said, citing increased interest from Russian companies and also from EU companies seeking to sell to Russia via Turkey.
This comes after 5 of Turkey's banks adopted Russia's payment system and the country said it would look to ditch the dollar for Russian energy.
Sources: reuters.com

Discussions on Turkey's entry into BRICS

Kremlin allowed Putin and Erdogan to discuss Turkey's entry into BRICS.
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov admitted that today in Sochi, during a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Recep Taypiy Erdogan, the topic of Turkey's entry into the BRICS may be raised.
'As for the BRICS, it cannot be ruled out,' Peskov said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart expressed the hope that it would be possible to sign a memorandum on the development of trade and economic ties.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Putin that they have to open a new page in matters of cooperation.
Putin and Erdogan discussed gas supplies to Turkey, and agreed on partial payment for gas in rubles
Sources: www.mk.ru

The long awaited Gold Standard is here

Zimbabwe will start issuing digital currency next month that is backed by gold.
On May 8, the public will be able to purchase a digital currency backed by gold from Zimbabwe's central bank.
Additionally, RBZ introduced smaller gold coins in weights of tenths of an ounce, quarters of an ounce, and half of an ounce.
The smallest coin weighs just over 3.11 grams and costs US$188.48 or its equivalent in local currency at the interbank rate.

Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship

Trump signs social media executive order that calls for removal of liability protections over censoring.
The executive order calls for new regulations under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to make it so that social media companies that engage in censoring any political conduct will not be able to keep their liability shield, the president said.
Source:whitehouse.gov

April 2: Liberation Day and Coinage Act Celebration

April 2 weaves together two remarkable threads of American history, uniting past innovation with modern commemoration. On April 2, 1792, the United States Congress enacted the Coinage Act, a pivotal law that solidified the nation's early monetary system. Signed under President George Washington, this act established the dollar as the official currency and launched a bimetallic system, linking its value to gold and silver. Overseen by the newly founded United States Mint, it standardized coins by their precious metal content, fostering trust and stability in a young economy. Fast forward to 2025, and President Donald Trump declared April 2 "Liberation Day," a bold celebration of economic renewal through aggressive trade policies - an apt, if coincidental, nod to the day's historic financial roots.
While the Coinage Act of 1792 didn't usher in the full gold standard - later cemented in the 19th century - it laid critical groundwork with its practical yet forward-thinking design. It equipped the fledgling republic with a unified currency vital for commerce and growth, signaling a break from colonial reliance.
Today, April 2, 1792, endures as a cornerstone of American monetary history, its bimetallic foundation shaping the nation's economic trajectory. Trump's "Liberation Day" proclamation in 2025 adds a contemporary flourish, merging the legacy of financial independence with a modern vision of liberation, making April 2 a day of dual resonance.