It’s possible we could be on the verge of a perfect storm for gold. Supply is tight and growing tighter and, if pension funds (and other institutional investors) enter this market for any reason, demand could spike. In that scenario, Economics 101 says the price could be forced higher.
Read More »The Price of Gold Could Be Repeating History – Here’s Why
With inflation picking up but the Fed unable to hike because of the significant global volatility RBC speculates that there are now growing parallels to the 1970s when external pressures and fragile growth rates did not allow the Fed to hike. This was also notably a time of strong gold price appreciation. Could the gold price be repeating history?
Read More »The Price Of Gold Has Become Overvalued – Here’s Why (+2K Views)
The purpose of gold is to protect purchasing power and hedge against inflation but gold is not immune from speculative bubbles and overvaluation and when the price of gold is compared to the CPI index it is clearly evident that gold has become overvalued.
Read More »Exodus From U.S. Dollar Has Begun – Got Gold? (+2K Views)
Before the U.S. dollar became the world's reserve currency that honor was held by Britain, then France, the Netherlands, Spain & Portugal and the U.S. dollar is no less susceptible to succumbing to the same change. In fact, many nations have been actively turning their back on the dollar over the past decade.
Read More »What Does “Trillion” Mean – Other Than Being A “Humongous” Number?
Then the next time you hear the word "trillion" used in relation to government debt, the financial markets or the latest corporate takeover price take a step back. Then think again about the foregoing comparators. Finally, think again about the economic, business and financial markets content you are hearing, reading or seeing and the humongous numbers that are being bandied about without context.
Read More »What the Heck is Going on With the Dollar and “Fear”? (+2K Views)
People are once again fleeing into gold, silver. They’re dumping the dollar and stocks, and they’re betting big on volatility and fear. The irony is, though, that there is no fear according to the “fear index” that speaks of “complacency”. This utter disregard for reality by stock and bond investors, who now no longer feel the need to be compensated for the risks they’re taking, except at the very riskiest end of the scale, is one of the greatest accomplishments of central banks, and at the same time one of the greatest risks out there.
Read More »Do Lower Returns Over Next 30 Years Spell Doom For Millennials? Not Necessarily – Here’s Why
A study by the consulting firm McKinsey suggests that one can expect lower market returns over the next 30 years than we’ve experienced over the past 30. Does that automatically spell doom for Millennials who are investing their money? Not necessarily. Here's why.
Read More »Even In This Market These 5 Energy Stocks Have Increased Their Dividends By 21% to 53%!
Recent headlines are enough to give any oil and gas investor the jitters BUT, if you’re still a believer in the oil price turnaround story, then the companies on our list today may be a good place to start your research, as they have been increasing their dividend payout even in this challenging market.
Read More »What You Need To Know About The Newest Investment Fad Called “CONCENTRATED INVESTING”
The newest investment fad, CONCENTRATED INVESTING is to pick a handful of stocks that could possibly go up one-zillion-percent in one month & to shun the rest. It is a dangerous proposition but the idea is rapidly gaining in popularity. Here's why.
Read More »The Minimum Wage Debate: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs Flashing From Beleaguered Puerto Rico
As the push for a $15 per hour minimum wage continues in earnest across America, policymakers had better consider the warning signs flashing from beleaguered Puerto Rico. Minimum wage policy was a major factor leading to the current crisis there.
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