Buffett, Russell and Hoisington: Deflation or Inflation?
March 16, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
“Unchecked greenback emissions will certainly cause the purchasing power of currency to melt.” says Warren Buffett. Words: 982
In the following edited excerpts from the original article* Cam Hui (www.questfunds.com) puts forth the case for both inflation and deflation by the likes of Richard Russell, Warren Buffett and Van Hoisington:
The Case for Deflation
1. De-leveraging
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Williams: Expect Hyperinflation Within the Next 5 Years
Pushing the big problems into the future appears to have been the working strategy for both the Fed and recent Administrations, yet the U.S. dollar and the budget deficit do matter, and the future is at hand. The day of ultimate financial reckoning has arrived, and it is playing out. Words: 1096
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It’s Not a Question of IF, but WHEN, Inflation Will Arrive
February 16, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
America’s massive debt and unfunded liabilities make inflation the only viable option for today’s policymakers because when the value of future dollars is diminished, future obligations in those depreciated dollars are diminished.
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Gold Bugs: You’ve Got the Facts All Wrong
February 12, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
It seems a shame to trash the party just when it’s finally becoming fun to be a gold bug. Such people say bullion’s recent record high price is because of inflation fears and because gold as a store of value. Except for one thing: The facts don’t back it. (Unless you’re an American buying bullion because you’re worried about the inexorable decline of your dollar. In that case, you should be worried.) Words: 675
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Inflation Destroys Discipline
January 14, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Inflation represents a loss of discipline that always ends up hurting a large number of people. Furthermore, the consequences of inflation can leave wreckage in which policymakers are left with no good alternative policies to follow. Words: 905
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Reckless Monetary Policies Ensure Major Inflation
January 10, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Unless the U.S. government reverses the current trend and cuts spending dramatically, inflation is soon going to accelerate to levels we have never experienced in this country. Never before have we had such reckless monetary policies, Words: 722
Deflation: A Threat to the U.S. Economy?
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Shostak explains why “Policies aimed at countering a fall in prices, which are supposedly aimed at fighting deflation, do nothing more than provide support for nonproductive activities and delay the chances for a durable economic recovery.” Words: 1874
Protect Yourself from Inflation with These Precious Metals Funds
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Investing in some form of precious metals is the preferable way to protect oneself from rising inflation/decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar and here are 10 ETFs and ETNs and 5 mutual funds to do just that. Words: 819
The 2010s: A Lost Decade
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
You should not be afraid of deflation. Rather, you should be afraid of policies attempting to fight it because deflation (rather price deflation) is actually the natural state of affairs. As productivity increases, more goods and services are produced relative to the population and prices would therefore be expected to drop. It is the Fed, however, along with misguided Keynesian and Monetarist economists who think falling prices are a bad thing. Words: 1509
Inflation or Deflation: Part 2
January 9, 2010 by Editor · Leave a Comment
Mladjenovic explains his contention that we are in for a inflationary depression and, as such, investors should put their money in those things that will benefit from both inflation and strong demand and supply and stay away from where there is a deflationary impact, such as real estate. Words: 780
