Gold

An all-out U.S. trade war with China would be destabilizing to the global economy to put it lightly. One of the big issues tied to this dispute is how this will affect the price of gold.

There are many risks right now that favor owning gold in your portfolio. Below I’ve selected 5 of the most compelling charts that highlight why I think you need gold in your portfolio now.

While this year has been especially lackluster for gold with its price slumping 8% YTD and down 35% from its high.in 2011 this out-of-favor asset class now deserves a place in investment portfolios. Here's why.

Gold and silver have been exceptionally weak this year. Is it finally time to buy gold & silver?

The entire commodity complex has now embarked on the next cyclical bear market within the context of its long term secular bear. Once the next recession arrives this trend should accelerate. The decline we have seen so far is just the beginning of this trend.

The gold-to-silver ratio indicates whether gold or silver is undervalued or overvalued relative to each other. Many people believe the ratio should be roughly 16:1, since it was the level observed [over the] centuries, but this is nonsensical reasoning. Let me explain.

Turkey has moved up 2 places since February, 2017. Where does your country rank?

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. Gold, in contrast, has been the best hedge as investors seek to protect themselves against the large purchasing power losses of inflated currencies.

It would seem that there is a considerable lack of understanding about what the term "safe haven" actually means when it comes to gold. Let me explain just what it means - and does not mean. Words: 740

The age-old battle of what should be money continues. Today, the battle is between the banking establishment and the masses of people who trade our markets. The establishment desires to enslave the people with their imaginary ‘cyber’ digits and a cashless society. The people, however, desire a tangible object like silver & gold.