Stagflation Takes Hold
We have entered the cycle of stagflation, which combines a continuous rise in prices and a slowing down of economic activity, precisely because of these sudden losses of purchasing power.
Read articleWe have entered the cycle of stagflation, which combines a continuous rise in prices and a slowing down of economic activity, precisely because of these sudden losses of purchasing power.
Read articleHow the physical gold price is set, and how physical and derivates markets around the world are connected and interact.
Read articleThe pressure on the level of salaries is not going to stop any time soon.The violence of this inflationary shock is going to be felt this fall on the consumer prices. Businesses will have no choice but to pass on the dizzying rise in costs that they are experiencing to the consumer.
Read articleWhile silver is not immune to a final attack before the big hike, the conditions seem right for a take-off before the end of the month. This is all the more true, when we look at the crazy surge of aluminium (X2), sheet steel (X4), coal (X4) and commodities, which are experiencing a very violent...
Read articleIn this irrational environment, it is entirely natural to see more and more investors seeking to protect their savings by means of investments such as physical gold, which is regaining a certain appeal in this climate of a headlong forward dash by the central banks.
Read articlePrecious metals are now at their cheapest levels relative to other commodities since 2009. The other two times this ratio reached such depressed levels also marked incredible buying opportunities.
Read articleChina's gold reserves have grown every year for 15 consecutive years, reaching 14,727.16 tons by 2020, according to a yearbook issued by China Gold Association (CGA).
Read articleIn today's interview about the commodities supercycle, Marc Friedrich talks with Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, about a wide range of topics such as inflation, deflation, price targets for precious metals and the one asset of the commodity sector, where Hansen currently sees...
Read articleGold and silver are yet to benefit from the rise in the prices of the other assets; they are thought of as a currency, and not as commodities. These low prices are a bargain.
Read articleMoral and ethical values are gone and crime is rampant. This is not new in history and regularly happens at the end of major eras or cycles. This happened for example at the end of the Roman Empire as Rome disintegrated economically and morally. Decadence was rampant then as it is today. So were...
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