Dollar Inflation remains the driver of the pricing environment for almost everything denominated in U.S. Dollars as long as the Fed continues to monetize debt. The debt monetization creates Dollar Inflation that results in Dollar Devaluation. By the time the Fed has ramped up the QE II that they have announced will end in June, I expect Gold, Silver, and the HUI will have risen to $1860 - $1975, $52 - $56 and 940 - 970 respectively. Let me show you why. Words: 1301
Read More »Note: Current Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratio Says S&P 500 is Over-valued (+3K Views)
The Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratio, abbreviated as CAPE, or the more precise P/E10, closely tracks the real (inflation-adjusted) price of the S&P Composite. After dropping to 13.3 in March 2009, the P/E10 has rebounded to 23.0. The historical average is 16.39 raising concerns about the current price level of the S&P Composite. Let me explain. Words: 1298
Read More »Counterpoint: Equities Are NOT Overvalued
There are different ways to interpret corporate profits and different ways to measure them [and in this article I substantiate] my belief that profits are quite strong and that the market is almost certainly not overestimating their value [unlike other analysts who, in articles here and here, and using different criteria, have come to different conclusions. Please read all the various points of view and come to your own conclusions.] Words: 646
Read More »5 Signs All is Not Right With the Markets (+2K Views)
A number of secondary indicators are showing worrisome negative divergences... indicating that the risk-reward tradeoff [for stocks] is becoming increasingly unfavorable. [As such,] the prospect of selling in May and going away is starting to sound good right now. [Let me explain.] Words: 536
Read More »Goldrunner: Martin Armstrong’s Economic Confidence Model vs. Gold’s Performance: An Update (+2K Views)
Martin Armstrong, considered to be one of the best - if not the best - market prognosticator in history, had maintained until recently that the price of gold would correct sideways to down into the next bottom of his Economic Confidence Model into June 13, 2011. In a new article that appears to be an apparent response to a recent editorial* I wrote he seems to have changed his position somewhat. Let me explain. Words: 1979
Read More »Bubble, Schmubble! What Gold Bubble?
While a few mainstream outlets...acknowledge gold’s stellar run, most remain skeptical or outright bearish and the blasphemy they purport is that gold is in a bubble. Let’s settle it, right now, and shut these naysayers up. What bubble? Words: 670
Read More »Look! Gold and Silver Company Warrants Dramatically Outperform Gold Bullion and Gold Miner Stocks (+3K Views)
The world of warrants is the best kept investment secret around. No one seems to realize that long-term (LT) gold and silver warrants were up 140% and 92%, respectively, in 2009 and 2010 in U. S. dollar terms. Investment and financial writers go on and on about gold being such a great investment these days but gold was up "only" 24% and 30%, respectively, during the same time frame. Isn't it time investors, analysts and commentators conveyed the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth when it comes to investing in gold bullion and gold-related securities? This article will do just that! Words: 1164
Read More »All These Indicators Suggest Gold & Silver Fireworks About to Begin
The gold bull is now on the verge of launching the most spectacular up-leg of this 10 year bull market. This spring we should see the final parabolic rally of the massive C-wave advance that began in April `09...[taking gold up a further 15% or so to approx. $1650, silver up a further 40-45% to as high as $50 and the HUI up to somewhere between 800 and 900 (i.e. +40-60%). Let me explain the specifics:] Words: 1216
Read More »What You Need To Know Before Jumping Into Gold And Silver
As the global economy becomes increasingly unstable investors all over the world are flocking to gold and silver which has sent the price of gold to a record high. With many analysts projecting that prices for precious metals will continue to soar throughout 2011 investors are euphoric. Does that mean, though, that everyone should just suddenly jump into gold and silver? No, it does not. Precious metals are not for everyone. Just like any other kind of investing, it is absolutely crucial that you get educated before you get involved. Below are 10 things you should know before jumping into the precious metals market. Words: 1156
Read More »It's Time To Sell Your Stocks and Buy Gold! Here's Why
The S&P 500 has rebounded about 100% in 100 weeks. What crisis? What new normal? The economy is recovering and happy times are back again. Old normal is back. Stocks for the long run! Permabears be damned! The permabulls are back! Rates are low, core inflation is low. It's Goldilocks time! [Hold on, though. That's only half the picture and the other half does not paint such a rosy picture. Let me explain.] Words: 959
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