Here are the latest items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. And it bears mention that most of these items are from the quirky “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of JWR. (SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor):
Precious Metals:
First, over at Gold-Eagle, here is some commentary by Jack Chan: Gold Price Update.
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Reuters reports: Platinum to see first market surplus in six years in 2017: JM
Commodities Economics:
And over at Bloomberg: U.S. Shale Roars Back at OPEC. (Caution: This has auto-starting video.)
Forex:
On to foreign exchange (Forex) news. This item was sent by Mr. Econocobas: Worst Week for Dollar in a Year
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EUR/USD Mid-Session Technical Analysis for May 19, 2017
Global Stocks and Bonds:
Moving on to the stock and bond markets, reader L.S. recommended this David Hunter video: David Stockman – Biggest Bond Bubble Ever — Buy Gold
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Next, over at ZeroHedge, we read: BofA Warns Of “Tech Mania” Risk: Sees Highest Tech Inflows Since Dot Com Bubble
Derivatives:
Some recent OTC Derivatives news: Dealers disagree over charge for CCP counterparty risk
Next, The Delta Report – Derivatives Newsletter: May 2017
Big Dang Global Bubble:
Ben Leubsdorf of The Wall Street Journal reports: U.S. Household Debt Hit Record in First Quarter. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)
Mr. Econocobas sent this corresponding piece: Household Debt Levels Are At a High Again. And here is his commentary, focusing on the specter of student loan debt.
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Next, from Reuters: Fed’s Kashkari says don’t use rate hikes to fight bubbles
Tangibles Investing:
Finally, here is a useful primer for newbie buyers of rare coins: Why PCGS and NGC-Graded Coins are a Good Investment. (Full Disclosure: This was posted at the web site operated by one of our former advertisers.)
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