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 “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of JWR. (SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor.) Today’s focus is on market watcher Nick Giambruno and his comments on the looming U.S. pension crisis. (See the Troubling Trends section.)
Precious Metals
Kitco video: As Bitcoin Plummets More than $500, Will it Mark a Return to Gold?
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Gold iPhones: Weight of Gold & Silver Recycled by Apple is Eye Popping
Stocks:
Next, The Economic Times (of India) had this: Dangerous volatility is inciting flashbacks to 2007 crisis
Commodities:
Crude oil just hit $50 for the first time in five weeks
Forex:
Reuters reports: U.S. price data key risk for dollar bears; SNB eyed
Economy & Finance:
Act or Wait? Fed Debate Heats Up After Inflation Misses Target
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Moving on to some analysis at The Economist: Why Italy’s troubled economy is returning to form
Derivatives:
The Finance 202: House Republican takes aim at derivatives to help pay for tax overhaul
Troubling Trends (Nick Giambruno):
Nick Giambruno: My Two Big Bets on the Pension Crisis
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Pandit Says 30% of Bank Jobs May Disappear in Next Five Years
Tangibles Investing:
This useful article was published in 2013: 10 tips for making money from antiques
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