"History has shown us, time and again, that the greatest leverage to gold’s rising price is owning gold exploration/development junior mining stocks. Will mainstream investors eventually catch on to the fact they need to own gold and to own gold shares?" Words: 696
Read More »Move Over Japan – U.S. Edging Towards a Deflationary Trap Too
Some analysts suggest that the U.S. is heading into a long period of stagnant growth, in large part because of high unemployment and an overhang of debts that will restrain consumer spending which tends to hold down wages, putting more downward pressure on prices and once deflation sets in, consumers may hoard cash or try to pay off their debts faster, fueling the downward spiral of spending and growth. words: 1105
Read More »Why Deflation is Needed
The odds are growing that low inflation could become deflation — with some economists worried that it has already started to happen... [Frankly, though,] there is going to be no recovery, at least for a long time unless we have deflation... and those who reject [such a notion] will live to regret it. Words: 2148
Read More »More Quantitative Easing Would Have Frightening Side Effects
Like, ‘depression', ‘recession' has become an unacceptable word, because its use would drain confidence even more heavily. The housing market is already tipping into another negative slide with new house sales falling and mortgage rates at record lows. What can be done? We...see more quantitative easing as being unavoidable within three months, if the bad news continues. This time, [however,] we have to ask, can it be managed without frightening side effects? Words: 833
Read More »Recession Staying; Deflation Coming
The past several quarters of improving real GDP may be nothing more than an interlude in a more sustained economic downturn, with further negative quarters still ahead. Such an outcome will suppress inflation further and quite possibly lead to deflation. Words: 1986
Read More »Double-dip Recession Warning Signs Are Flashing EVERYWHERE
The bought-and-paid-for economic recovery is coming to a close. It’s time instead to deal with the very sobering new reality that a double-dip is here. Words: 756
Read More »Stöferle: Groundwork Being Set for Major Gains in Gold and Silver
While gold has outperformed all other asset classes in the past ten years, an analysis of our current economic and financial environment indicates that the ongoing increase in precious metals has only just begun and should ensure a sustainably positive environment for gold [and silver, gold and silver shares and the warrants associated with gold and silver companies in the years to come]. Words: 2095
Read More »Nielson: America's Debts are Staggering – It is Hopelessly Insolvent!
The U.S. owes the most; it is borrowing the most; and its borrowing needs in the future will increase exponentially. This leads to only one possible conclusion. The United States is hopelessly insolvent. Words: 935
Read More »Some Harsh Views As to Why the U.S. is Supposedly a “Failed State”
Americans have no idea that their civil liberties have been forfeited. They are only gradually learning that their economic future is compromised. They have little idea of the world’s growing hatred of Americans for their destruction of other peoples. In short, Americans are full of themselves. They have no idea of the disasters that their ignorance and inhumanity have brought upon themselves and upon the world. Words: 996
Read More »U.S. and China Veer Ominously Toward Mounting Trade Frictions and Protectionism (+2K Views)
China bashing is on the rise once again in Washington. In an era of acute labor market distress, the United States could well up the ante and resort to outright trade sanctions. Beijing would undoubtedly retaliate, setting in motion a dangerous chain of events that could quickly imperil the post-crisis world. Words: 1090
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