Many countries have suffered through the destruction brought on by huge surges of inflation and many people have lost their wealth, their savings, and even their perspectives in the wake of inflationary episodes. Indeed, inflationary periods are highly unjust. They undermine the ethics of hard work and thrift. They destroy solidarity, lead to widespread hardship and often to social unrest. [Is such a time upon us once again?] Words: 711
April 17th, 2010 | Posted in Inflation/Deflation | Read More »
Gold has been the best-performing major commodity since the financial crisis began and we see no big reason why that outperformance should be over. After its breathless run to $1220, it’s entitled to correct back toward $1,000—or even a bit below that chiliastic level—without ending its bull market. Words: 707
February 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver | Read More »
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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February 16th, 2010 | Posted in Inflation/Deflation | Read More »
In spite of philosophical differences in many areas of politics and economics, Ron Paul and Simon Johnson agree that the cosiness that exists between the U. S. Congress and the financial elite has not worked, and is not working, in the best interest of the average American. They both suggest that major changes must be made in that relationship to strengthen the American economy. Is it too late, however, to avoid the repercussions of an even weaker greenback, rising inflation and the opening of the floodgates in the price of all investments related to gold and silver? Words: 1336
January 26th, 2010 | Posted in Banking | Read More »
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