SNB & CHF

When the state / empire loses the ability to recognize and solve core problems of security and fairness, it will be replaced by another arrangement that is more adaptable and adept at solving problems. From a systems perspective, nation-states and empires arise when they are superior solutions to security compared to whatever arrangement they replace: feudalism, warlords, tribal confederations, etc. States and empires fail when they are no longer the solution, they...

Last week we published our Gold Outlook 2022 Report, our annual analysis of the gold and silver markets from CEO Keith Weiner. In it, Keith explains the market players, dynamics, fallacies, and drivers for gold and silver. The report also includes analysis of Bitcoin and its effect on the gold market as well as inflation, interest rates and other macroeconomic factors. Last but not least, we give our price predictions for gold and silver for the year. In this week’s episode of the...

CEO of Monetary Metals Keith Weiner interviews Professor of Entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University Per Bylund on regulation, entrepreneurship and more. Dr. Bylund has published research in top journals on both entrepreneurship and management. He has also published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics and the Review of Austrian Economics. He has founded four business startups and writes a monthly column for Entrepreneur magazine. Per and Keith discuss:...

Millions of people watch others play games on live streaming portals. One of the biggest gaming platforms is Twitch. It's where you can find Stefanie "Stefy" Holenweg. Under the name "8bitblonde", she is one of the best-known Twitch users in Switzerland. She gives us a glimpse into her world, which is not just about games but also about social encounters. Private topics, such as heartbreak, are also discussed in her community. Stefy sees this as one of the advantages of...

Der türkische Staatspräsident Recep Tayyip Erdo?an hat Berichten zufolge die Regierungspartei des Landes angewiesen, eine Studie über Kryptowährungen und das Metaverse durchzuführen. “Es ist ein sensibles Thema, eine gute und sorgfältige Studie sollte durchgeführt werden”, sagte Präsident Erdo?an. Der türkische Präsident Recep Tayyip Erdo?an hat Berichten zufolge auf der zentralen Vorstandssitzung der Partei für Gerechtigkeit und Entwicklung, die am Dienstag unter...

Die indonesische Finanzaufsichtsbehörde (OJK) hat Finanzunternehmen die Nutzung, Vermarktung und/oder Erleichterung des Kryptohandels verboten. Die Finanzaufsichtsbehörde warnte die Öffentlichkeit außerdem davor, sich vor betrügerischen Schneeballsystemen unter dem Deckmantel von Kryptowährungen in Acht zu nehmen. Die indonesische Finanzdienstleistungsbehörde (OJK), die in Jakarta ansässige Regierungsbehörde, die den Finanzdienstleistungssektor reguliert, warnte am...

Monetary Metals has been covering gold and silver markets for over ten years. Throughout that time, there’s been no shortage of new and old commentators talking about the drivers of gold and silver prices. Unfortunately, the vast majority of this analysis is just plain wrong. Whether it’s a company trying to sell you something, or a big investment bank. Gold and silver defy conventional commodity analysis. And plotting the gold price against the money supply, or...

SNBs Jordan Strong CHF limits swiss inflation See no sign swiss wage price cycle Inflation stubbornly above 2% would lead to policy tightening Difficult to say whether global rates have turned, much still depend on economic development CHF has remained stable in real terms Asked about real estate prices, Jordan says monetary policy aims primarily at price stability The SNB is not investing in crypto currencies The USDCHF has moved to new session lows (higher CHF)...

On February 13, the Swiss will vote for the fourth time on whether to ban animal testing in this country. The people’s initiative calls for a halt to all experiments on humans and animals and a ban on the import of new products developed using such methods. About 556,000 animals were used for experimental purposes in Switzerland last year, according to official statistics. That's a decrease of 18% relative to 2015, when the downhill trend started. However, around 1,400 more animals...

This old farm building in the Valais has been converted into a holiday home. Hallenbarter AG Many people dream of owning a mountain home, especially in Switzerland, where the Alps are within easy reach of major towns and cities. But few come on the market and, when they do, they can be quite expensive. Trained as a picture journalist at the MAZ media school in Lucerne. Since 2000 she has worked as a picture editor in various media concerns and as a freelancer....