The debate over deflation/inflation continues as some of our most astute economic observers take sides. Frankly, I think that both sides are missing part of the picture. The debate concentrates on the after shocks of inflation/deflation: prices instead of the money supply and the demand for it. Words: 721
Read More »Unsustainable Debt-to-GDP Ratio Will Result in (Hyper)inflation (+3K Views)
Central banking makes it possible for the government to expand the money supply by any amount, at any time deemed necessary and once (hyper)inflation is publicly seen as being the lesser evil of all options available for the government meeting its debt service, it cannot be dismissed out of hand that (hyper)inflation would be the consequence of an unsustainable debt-to-GDP ratio.
Read More »U.S. Dollar Ranks #4 Behind Currencies of Australia, Canada & New Zealand Among G10 Countries Based on Monetary Policy – Here’s Why (+6K Views)
Merk Investments has ranked the attractiveness of the currencies of each G10 country based on the monetary and fiscal policies of each country and the strength of each country's economy to come up with what they call the Merk Currency Score™. This Score should prove invaluable in supporting investment decision-making across countries and regions. Go here to see where your country ranks. Words: 367
Read More »Coming Inflationary Depression Means Future Commodities Super-boom (+4K Views)
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: 825
Read More »Inflation: What Is It? What Causes It? What Constitutes It? Why Worry About It? (+2K Views)
General increases in prices, which follow increases in money supply, is an indication — as it were — that the erosion of peoples’ purchasing power has taken place...It is not the symptoms of a disease, but the disease itself, that causes the physical damage.
Read More »Coming Currency Debasement Good for Gold
When I look strictly at what’s actually going on in the world, I have to think that gold will go to at least $2,000 in this cycle and there are very credible scenarios in which it could go to a multiple of that number. Why am I so bullish for the yellow metal? Let me tell you why. Words: 469
Read More »Now is the Time to Prepare for Coming Inflation
Don’t be afraid of inflation. It is already here and there is nothing we can do about it. The effects will soon be obvious to all. Just make sure you are among those who are protected and prepared to profit.
Read More »We Will Experience the Anguish of Severe Inflation In the Coming Years – Here’s Why (+2K Views)
The Fed's buying of U.S. Treasuries by creating currency (paper money) out of thin air is inflationary (either now or long term) and those that do not accept this premise are, with all due respect, daft, and is sure to result in a momentous growth in the value of hard assets such as gold and silver. Here's why.
Read More »Gold Price Dependent on Extent of Money Supply NOT Direction of US Dollar Index – Here’s Why (+2K Views)
...When the USD starts to rise many assume that this is negative for paper gold ETFs such as GLD as well as physical gold. I'm sure you have heard it before, if the USD goes up then gold goes down, and vice versa...but, in reality, this "rule of thumb" isn't the case and, in actuality, it would be impossible for the USD and gold to trade inversely with each other. Let me explain.
Read More »Gold: What Will It Take to Remain Bullish? (+2K Views)
This year has been an ugly one for gold bulls, but this article answers 5 major questions about gold and provides reasons to stay positive about the future of gold.
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