Author: Money Mechanics

The silver supply story is usually told in terms of geology, grades, and mine development timelines. It is less often told in terms of courtrooms. That is beginning to change. On February 27, 2026, Australia’s Federal Court handed down a ruling in the case of Davey v Northern Territory that Norton Rose Fulbright’s legal analysis immediately identified as a landmark: AU$54.7 million in compensation awarded to Traditional Owners of lands encompassing the McArthur River Mine in the Northern Territory. It is the largest native title compensation award in Australian history, and only the second time a superior court in Australia…

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its inflation reportfor March on April 10th. The BLS reported the annual inflation at 3.3% for March.  But when we look at it to 2 decimal places, we 3.26%. CPI Index rose sharply from 326.785 to 330.213 Monthly Inflation for March 2026 was a massive 1.05%, up from 0.47% in February and 0.22% in March 2025.  Next release May 12th, 2026 Annual Inflation Table Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2026 2.39% 2.41% 3.26% 2025 3.00% 2.82% 2.39% 2.31% 2.35% 2.67% 2.70% 2.92% 3.01% NA 2.74% 2.68% 2024 3.09%…

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(Oil Price) – Oil prices could spike and hit again their peak Iran-war levels at nearly $120 per barrel if a full recovery of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz takes until July, according to JP Morgan. Despite the ceasefire announced earlier this week, traffic through the critical oil chokepoint remains severely restricted and under supervision and approval by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). “The ceasefire has not reopened the Strait of Hormuz, and transit remains tightly controlled,” maritime intelligence firm Windward said on Thursday. “Transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, coordinated, and selectively enforced,” the firm said, noting that…

The space sector may be on the verge of its biggest moment yet. Reports and rumors are circulating that SpaceX, the world’s largest space company, could announce its long-awaited IPO as early as mid-2026, with early estimates placing its valuation near $1.5 trillion. If that materializes, it would rank among the largest IPOs in history and could send the entire aerospace sector to new heights. But even before SpaceX trades publicly, the space sector is already having a standout year. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is up about 230% in the past year. Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) has surged more than 700%…

Key Takeaways Net worth is valuable as a personal progress tracker rather than a comparison tool.  Keep your debt-to-income ratio below 36%, and prioritize eliminating high-interest debt first.  Traditional retirement benchmarks suggest having 1x your annual salary saved by age 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, 8x by 60, and 10x by 67.  Maintain an emergency fund of three to six months of essential expenses in a high-yield savings account. Most people know how they feel about their finances—they may feel stressed, secure, behind, or ahead on their goals. However, relying on your feelings alone will not give you…

Key Takeaways Actual Cash Value (ACV) is calculated by subtracting depreciation from the replacement cost of a property at the time of loss.Insurance policies that use ACV usually result in lower payouts than those based on replacement cost, since ACV considers depreciation.Policyholders often prefer replacement cost coverage because it reimburses the full cost of replacing the lost or damaged item.In property and casualty insurance, ACV is commonly used to determine compensation for damaged or stolen goods. What Is Actual Cash Value? Actual cash value (ACV) is calculated by taking the replacement cost of a damaged or stolen property and subtracting…

Key Takeaways Warren Buffett has pointed out that book value can significantly misstate the intrinsic value of a business. He prefers using intrinsic value, “the discounted value of the cash that can be taken out of a business during its remaining life.” Buffett goes so far as to say, “In all cases, what is clear is that book value is meaningless as an indicator of intrinsic value.” Get personalized, AI-powered answers built on 27+ years of trusted expertise. Warren Buffett has repeatedly reminded investors that book value is often a poor measure of a business. The calculation itself is simple:…

(Image credit: Getty Images)It’s been said before, but it bears repeating: American investors are feeling the sting of no longer being spoiled.For more than a decade, it almost seemed difficult not to make money in the stock market. That all changed in the post-pandemic financial world; 2022 saw one of the most volatile markets in years. Investors have been nostalgic for the “good old days” ever since, today being no exception.One major player driving market swings in recent years is the Magnificent 7. This ensemble cast doesn’t involve Yul Brynner or Steve McQueen. Rather, it’s the list of seven megacap…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Parents who take enormous care in building their estate plan often spend much less time preparing for the emotional impact of revealing it to the family.Adult children learning about a trust for the first time can feel shock, relief and anxiety in a single meeting. Dramatic inheritance “reveals” have even made headlines (paywall). These reactions stem from a simple lack of common understanding. It’s why 70% of wealth transfers fail.In our family office work, we believe wealth transfer succeeds when it’s rooted in three areas: From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better…