All posts in " Gold "

Hoarding Gold – Boscoreale Treasure

June 3, 2024

Perhaps one of the most famous discoveries from Pompeii is known as the Boscoreale Treasure. This discovery came to light in 1895, when the treasure was uncovered among volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD. In 1895, excavations at a Roman villa at Boscoreale on the slopes of Vesuvius […]

Bankers & Interest

May 31, 2024

The history of interest rates is provided on this site. Interest rates in a developed economy reflect the “option” value on the expected decline in purchasing power of money. If I expect it to decline by 5%, then I expect a profit, and say want 8%. You in turn will pay the 8% only if […]

Commodities Trade Differently

May 29, 2024

All commodities, including gold, trade substantially differently than stocks or real estate. Pictured here is wheat back to 1200. Note that you see what appears to be a brain wave. Commodities trade differently because they are subject to nature. Manufactured items can be produced on a more regular basis. However, commodities are subject to weather, […]

Does an Increase in the Money Supply Lead to Inflation?

May 29, 2024

The old idea that inflation is created by an increase in money supply has distorted the minds of many people. Inflation is caused by numerous factors for it is not a one-dimensional aspect. For example, say a bird flu has rendered half of the egg production to be worthless, which would send egg prices soaring. […]

The Basics of Trading

May 28, 2024

The most fundamental truth about trading is that your opponent is YOURSELF. The majority must be wrong because they are the fuel that propels the market. The market enters a flash-type crash when the vast majority is LONG, and they try to sell, but there is no bid. Far too many people demonize trading such […]

Interview: West Needs War Because Debts are no Longer Sustainable

May 26, 2024

Click here to read my latest interview with Piero Messina for SouthFront. Preview: “I named my computer model after Socrates because the oracle of Delphi had said that he was the smartest man in Greece. He tried to prove the oracle wrong and the process proved it to be correct. He was put on trial […]

Correlations Explained

May 20, 2024

It is crucial to understand correlations as EVERYTHING fluctuates! There is absolutely nothing that remains constant. You MUST understand that correlations are NOT one for one, and often show changes in advance of turns. It is a lot to keep track of but this is why I try to post a global view to help you see the world […]

Market Talk – May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

ASIA:   “Market Talk” will be temporarily postponed until June as our staff redirects efforts toward the London Seminar. Tickets to the seminar, both virtual and in-person, are still available for purchase.   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 132.88 points or -0.34% to 38,787.38 Shanghai increased 31.63 […]

Market Talk – May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 534.53 points or 1.39% to 38,920.26 Shanghai increased 2.50 points or 0.08% to 3,122.40 Hang Seng increased 302.82 points or 1.59% to 19,376.53 ASX 200 increased 127.60 points or 1.65% to 7,881.30 Kospi increased 22.66 points or 0.83% to 2,753.00 […]

Market Talk – May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 29.67 points or 0.08% to 38,385.73 Shanghai decreased 25.87 points or -0.82% to 3,119.90 Hang Seng closed ASX 200 increased 26.90 points or 0.35% to 7,753.70 Kospi closed SENSEX decreased 117.58 points or -0.16% to 72,987.03 Nifty50 decreased 17.30 points […]

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