While, in a normal Economy, the market and the economy might be used as a gauge for each other, in our present situation, what seems good for one does not necessarily translate into something equally good for the other. Case in point: The U.S. economy is driven by consumption (70% of GDP) and not stock … Continue reading
1933 Confiscation and Ban on Gold
The years following the stock market crash marked the start of the Great Depression, still the worst in American history. Many banks had been forced to close and leave people stranded without their life savings. In response, others began making mass withdrawals from the bank, choosing instead to hoard their money and other tangible assets—gold … Continue reading
Gold May Signal Global Trouble
There are those who view the recent action in Gold as a potential indication of a wide-ranging shock in the economic and markets shock comparable to the collapse of hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management in 1998 and even the Great Recession crisis a decade later. Interestingly enough, both events were preceded by a clear decline … Continue reading
Bullish Long-term Outlook For Gold
As George Bernard Shaw said, “You have to choose between the natural stability of Gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government.” He continues, “And, with due respect for these gentlemen, I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.” Indeed, in … Continue reading
U.S. Dollar and Japanese Yen, Both Headed For Inflation
While New Zealand was probably the first country to pursue target Inflation back in 1990, the United States and now Japan could teach the land of the Kiwi (and probably have) a thing or two regarding inflation. According to Peter Schiff, President of Euro Pacific Capital, it is not something to be proud of and … Continue reading

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