The American dollar will be overthrown...in as short a period as 5 to 10 years says one analyst while another believes it will happen as early as 2015, 2016 latest. Here's why.
Read More »50 Bitcoin Facts On Its History, Versatility, Usage, Acceptance & Much More (+2K Views)
This infographic neatly covers many interesting bitcoin facts in a digestible form. It not only shows the versatility of the bitcoin market, but it also captures the difference of opinion on crypto-currencies: many embrace the technology, but some institutions show signs of hostility.
Read More »Love Money? Then You’ll Find These U.S. Currency Facts VERY Interesting (+2K Views)
Has U.S. currency as we know it today always been pretty much the same? The answer is no. If you love money as much as I do, you’ll love the infographic below and all the money facts it contains. Take a look. It's very interesting!
Read More »What’s Needed for a Sustained Rally in Gold & Silver? (+2K Views)
If the U.S. economy weakens in the second half as a result of higher energy prices, that could cause interest rates and the dollar to fall — fueling a rally in metals.
Read More »Home Price Appreciation Highest In New Zealand, Canada & Australia. Where Do U.S. & U.K. Rank?
This post takes a look at the appreciation (or in some cases, depreciation) of home prices in 11 developed markets. New Zealand, Canada and Australia are in a league of their own at the top, while Germany, Ireland and Japan are at the bottom. Where are the U.S. and the U.K.? Read on!
Read More »What Would Likely Occur If Oil Rose to $140+ In Today’s Hyper-leveraged Global Economy?
With the Middle East now lurching towards yet another major war, it’s easy to envision a supply disruption that sends oil back to its previous high or beyond. So the question becomes, what would that do to today’s hyper-leveraged global economy? Bad things, obviously. Here are just 4 things that would likely happen.
Read More »Fed & Yellen So Far Behind Inflation Curve Chance of Hyperinflation Is Now 35%! Here’s Why (+2K Views)
Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve are so behind the inflation curve, and many other market implication curves, that we probably are staring at a 35% chance of a Hyper-Inflationary period by the time the Federal Reserve realizes that "noise" is actually real inflation!
Read More »U.S. Economy Headed Toward Deep Recession – Here’s How to Take Advantage
I believe that the economy is headed toward a deep recession and that the stock market is extraordinarily overvalued based on unrealistically high expectations for economic output and corporate income...
Read More »What Coming Negative Deposit Rates In U.S. Mean For Future of Gold & Silver & PM Mining Shares
Before this great financial crisis ever comes to a close, you'll see the Federal Reserve copy Europe and also implement negative deposit rates to try and get commercial banks to lend money into the economy. I have absolutely no doubt about it - and it will have three chief consequences for the markets. Let me explain.
Read More »Illicit Drugs: Take A Look At the Economic Impact On the U.S. – It’s Enormous! (2K Views)
America’s and the world’s appetite for drugs is insatiable. Billions upon billions of dollars have been spent on both the consumption of illicit drugs and fighting the war on drugs. At first glance as an investor, you probably don’t think this affects you (that is, if you don’t use or sell drugs) but a closer look will reveal the enormous economic impact that the war on drugs has on America. Prepare yourself for some very alarming numbers.
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