Tag: currency

August 24, 2023

Real Yields and Gold: What’s Next?

After surging for a year and a half, real yields may be approaching a ceiling. If so, gold is primed for a strong resurgence.

July 20, 2023

Strong Earnings Hide Looming Bank Crisis

To solve yesterday’s crisis, regulators have sowed the seeds of tomorrow’s crisis.

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June 22, 2023

The Gold/Stocks Ratio Provides Opportunities

The market defies recession predictions, but looming risks remain. Weakness in gold provides an opportunity to enter the market at better prices.

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May 17, 2023

Druckenmiller Bets Against the Dollar. What Does That Mean for Gold?

Can we trust Congress and the Fed to make prudent decisions with our currency? One of the world’s greatest investors says no.

May 4, 2023

Gold Hits All-Time High Amidst Bank Failures, Weakening US Dollar

The gold futures market hit an all-time high after the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. Will the price ceiling become the new floor?

April 3, 2023

Russia and China Wage War on the Dollar

The world’s largest nations are fighting the US dollar reserve system. The only suitable replacement is gold.

March 23, 2023

The Achilles’ Heel of Modern Banking

Your bank account balance does not represent the number of dollars stored in a vault somewhere. It represents how much money the bank owes you.

February 9, 2023

Quantitative Easing in Disguise?

The Fed is headed for an annual operating loss for the first time in 108 years. They will soon be forced to print the money to cover their expenses. A conundrum, indeed!

October 6, 2022

Raise Rates ‘Til Something Breaks!

Rising interest rates reveal the consequences of exorbitant debt and leverage. When the free money disappears, what remains tends to flow into real assets.

August 13, 2021

Gold’s flash crash

The recent plunge and subsequent rebound have extended gold’s bearish correction phase in the middle of a long-term bull market.

August 5, 2021

Gold looks strong, but struggles to hold gains

Gold has been stuck in a $40 trading range for over a month, building a base around the $1,800 level and looking toward higher highs.

July 30, 2021

Gold Bounces on U.S. Dollar Weakness

Gold took a $35 jump after struggling to escape the $1,800 range, alongside strength in equities and cryptocurrency markets.

July 22, 2021

Gold’s Tug-of-War

Bullish stock market sentiment and unexpected U.S. Dollar strength are putting pressure on gold, while increased volatility in the equities and bond markets support safe haven demand for the yellow metal.

July 9, 2021

Gold Sets the Stage for its Next Rally

As inflation metrics continue to break records, the U.S. dollar could be reaching a breaking point.

July 2, 2021

Bullish Indicators Balance the Bad

In both the stock market and the precious metals markets, investors face a paralyzing collection of bearish and bullish evidence. Everyone is looking for the asset that will emerge as the winner in this new era of finance.

June 25, 2021

A $100 Drop Halts Gold’s Bullish Trend

Gold bounced off the 50% correction line after last week’s plunge. The metal’s next move will either strengthen the bullish reversal or signify a continuation of the 10-month bear market.