Category: Economics & Investing

Welcome to SurvivalBlog’s Precious Metals Month in Review, where we take a look at “the month that was” in precious metals. Each month, we cover gold’s performance, and the factors that affected gold prices. What Did Gold Do in April? Gold started April coming off its best quarter since the second quarter of 2020. In contrast, Wall St had a terrible start to the year, posting its worst quarter since the April 2020 COVID market crash. The 2-year / 10-year bond curve briefly inverting several times the first week of April kept gold bouncing between $1,925 and $1,945 an ounce. …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, a few glimpses at the latest socialist schemes. (See the Economy & Finance section.) Precious Metals: Stefan Gleason: Silver Supply Deficit Frames Bullish Outlook. o  o  o Gold Falls Below $1900 as DXY Rallies to a 25-Month High. Economy & Finance: Buttigieg floats ‘monthly transportation payment’ that ‘covers everything’ to replace car …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at rising inflation in Germany. (See the Inflation Watch section.) Precious Metals: I took advantage of the dip in silver and gold last week to buy another 20 ounces of .999 silver 1-ounce rounds.  Buy on the dips. If you don’t then you’ll kick yourself, once the spot prices start …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the recently-announced increase to Social Security payments. (See the Tangibles Investing section.) Precious Metals: Bank of America still sees gold price hitting record highs and silver price pushing to $30. o  o  o After Nickel Rush, Silver And Gold Are Next – Ed Steer. Economy & Finance: Oil over …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, more about rising inflation, globally. (See the Inflation Watch section.) Precious Metals: Matterhorn’s Ronni Stoeferle: Why Gold Will Benefit from the Inevitable Reshaping of the International Monetary System. o  o  o Virginia Ends All Taxes on Purchases of Gold and Silver. Economy & Finance: At The Sounding Line: Most Accommodative Fed Ever. …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, I describe places to buy Swiss Francs. (See the Forex & Cryptos section.) Precious Metals: U.K. investment firm Ruffer increases its gold exposure. o  o  o At Currency Thoughts: Rising Inflation Lifts Interest Rates, the Dollar and the Price of Gold. o  o  o At Zero Hedge: China and Russia in Close Cooperation …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at rapidly-inflating currencies. (See the Forex & Cryptos section.) Precious Metals: A fascinating video: Rafi Farber: Here’s What Happens to Silver When Russia Moves to a Gold Ruble. o  o  o Inverted yield curve, recession, and what it means for gold and silver. Economy & Finance: WSJ: New Vehicles Must …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at farm commodities. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: Andre sent us this: Russia Is Now Initiating A Short Squeeze On Gold Derivatives In The West. o  o  o What You Need To Know About Physical Gold Supply And Demand. Economy, Finance, & Taxation: Recession ahead! US Treasury yield curve inverts …

Welcome to SurvivalBlog’s Precious Metals Month in Review, where we take a look at “the month that was” in precious metals. Each month, we cover gold’s performance, and the factors that affected gold prices. What Did Gold Do in March? Volatility was the theme for March, as sanctions against Russia and disruptions in food and fuel supplies caused by the war rocked global economies. Sanctions imposed on Russia had the effect of pressuring the economies of the sanctioning countries as well. Western sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine sent safe-haven assets higher early in the month. Gold traded …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at farmland investing, as a hedge on inflation. (See the Tangibles Investing section.) Precious Metals: David W. suggested this: What You Need To Know About Physical Gold Supply And Demand. o  o  o How The West’s Ban On Russian Gold Could Backfire. o  o  o Bank of Russia will buy …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at rising commodities prices. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: First up, at MoneyWeek: These precious metals are dirt cheap – buy now. o  o  o Will Russia Backstop The Ruble With Gold? o  o  o Over at Organic Prepper: We’ve Officially Run Out of Silver. Economy & Finance: Recession …

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the rollercoaster ride in the markets since the February invasion of Ukraine. Precious Metals: Gold and silver inch higher.  JWR’s Comments: In my estimation, silver is now poised for a leap into the $40 per Troy ounce range.  With a market that thin, all that it would take is …