– FOMC minutes show uncertainty and concern about markets are affecting officials’ decision-making – Officials were cautious when evaluating market conditions and the ‘damaging effects on the economy’ – Worry about ‘potential buildup of financial imbalances’ and a sharp reversal in asset prices’ – Members seem oblivious to impact of inflation on households and savings – Physical gold and silver remain the only assets...
Read More »Geopolitical Risk Highest “In Four Decades” – Gold Demand in Germany and Globally to Remain Robust
– Geopolitical risk highest “in four decades” should push gold higher – Citi – Elections, political and macroeconomic crises and war lead to gold investment – Political uncertainty in Germany means “gold likely to remain in good demand as a safe haven” say Commerzbank– “There has rarely been such political uncertainty in Germany at any time in the country’s post-war history” – Commerzbank – Reduce counter party risk:...
Read More »Gold Versus Bitcoin: The Pro-Gold Argument Takes Shape
Gold versus Bitcoin: The pro-gold argument takes shape Why cryptocurrencies will not replace gold as a store of value Similarities between crypto and gold but that does not make them substitutes Gold remains a highly liquid market, cryptocurrencies continue to be fragmented and difficult to spend Bitcoin does not make it an effective hedge against stocks This weekend saw bitcoin shoot up over $8,000 and Bloomberg...
Read More »Brexit Budget – Grim Outlook As UK Economy Downgraded
– Brexit budget – Grim outlook as UK economic forecasts downgrade – UK Chancellor uses housing market policy as smoke-screen for deteriorating economy – UK budget matters more than ever due to BREXIT risks – Policy on stamp duty will fail to aid worsening housing market – Real GDP expected to grow by just 1.5%, 40% less than projections 2 years ago – Households now face an unprecedented 17 years of stagnation in...
Read More »Money and Markets Infographic Shows Silver Most Undervalued Asset
Money and Markets Infographic Shows Silver Most Undervalued Asset – Silver remains severely under owned and under valued asset – Entire silver market worth tiny $100 billion shown in one tiny square – “All of the World’s Money and Markets in One Visualization”– Must see ‘Money and Markets’ infographic shows relative size of key markets: silver bullion, gold bullion, cryptocurrencies/ bitcoin, largest companies, 50...
Read More »Deepening Crisis In Hyper-inflationary Venezuela and Zimbabwe Show Why Physical Gold Is Ultimate Protection
Deepening Crisis In Hyper-inflationary Venezuela and Zimbabwe – Real inflation in Zimbabwe is 313 percent annually and 112 percent on a monthly basis – Venezuela’s new 100,000-bolivar note is worth less oday thehan USD 2.50 – Maduro announces plans to eliminate all physical cash – Gold rises in response to ongoing crises One Hundred Trillion Dollars Zimbabwe - Click to enlarge A military coup-de-grace in Zimbabwe...
Read More »UK Debt Crisis Is Here – Consumer Spending, Employment and Sterling Fall While Inflation Takes Off
– UK debt crisis is here – consumer spending, employment and sterling fall while inflation takes off – Personal debt crisis coming to fore – litigation cases go beyond 2008 levels – October consumer spending fell by 2% in October, the fastest year-on-year decline in four years– Britons ‘face expensive Christmas dinner’ as food price inflation soars – Gold investors buying physical gold due to precarious UK and...
Read More »Protect Your Savings With Gold: ECB Propose End To Deposit Protection
– Protect Your Savings With Gold: ECB Propose End To Deposit Protection – New ECB paper proposes ‘covered deposits’ should be replaced to allow for more flexibility – Fear covered deposits may lead to a run on the banks – Savers should be reminded that a bank’s word is never its bond and to reduce counterparty exposure – Physical gold enable savers to stay out of banking system and reduce exposure to bail-ins -...
Read More »Internet Shutdowns Show Physical Gold Is Ultimate Protection
– Internet shutdowns (116 in two years) show physical gold is ultimate protection – Number of internet shutdowns increased in 2017 as 30 countries hit by shutdowns – Democratic India experienced 54 internet shutdowns in last two years; Brazil 2– EU country Estonia, a technologically advanced nation, experienced a shutdown – Gallup poll shows Americans more worried about cybercrime than violent crime – Governments use...
Read More »Gold Coins and Bars Saw Demand Rise 17percent to 222T in Q3
– Gold coins and bars saw demand rise 17% to 222t in Q3, driven largely by China – Chinese investors bought price dips, notching up fourth consecutive quarter of growth– Jewellery, ETF demand fell while gold coins and bars saw increased demand – Central banks bought a robust 111t of gold bullion bars (+25% y-o-y) – Russia, Turkey & Kazakhstan account for 90% of 111t of central bank demand – Turkey increased gold...
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