Gold: Going Up; Dow: Going Down
There are two obvious topics for discussion today: gold, and the on-going depression, as reflected in the performance of the stock market over the last two weeks. Where should we start? Let’s start...
View ArticleInflation, Deflation and the Implications for Gold and the Stock Market
As the markets muddle through the summer, stuck in a trading range, let’s pause and discuss the question that’s confusing everyone: “Are we headed for a period of inflation, or deflation?” The answer...
View ArticleQE2, QE3, Inflation, and Cooking the Books
Let me see if I understand what’s going on at the moment. QE2 is supposed to end at the end of June, so the Fed will not be buying treasuries. The U.S. government is running massive deficits, so they...
View ArticleMortgage: Pay it off now, or later?
Today, something different. Usually in this space, published around 8:00 am Eastern Time every Saturday morning, I give my thoughts on the market in this weekly commentary (234 consecutive weeks and...
View ArticleIf you had $100,000, where would you invest it?
Last week I asked the question: “Is an Inflection Point Coming?” I referenced the “Occupy” protests, occurring on Wall Street, and in dozens of other countries. What happened with the Occupiers this...
View ArticleInflation or Deflation in 2016 and Beyond?
It’s a simple question, but not a simple answer. Will the economy next experience inflation, or deflation? The inflation argument is obvious: virtually all governments have been printing money like...
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