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.
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Will Russia Backstop The Ruble With Gold?
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Over at Organic Prepper: We’ve Officially Run Out of Silver.
Economy & Finance:
Recession Indicator: What An Inverted Yield Curve Means For Investors.
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From Qatar’s Gulf Times: Key words for Fed: Inflation, higher rates and recession.
Commodities:
H.L. sent us this: “Gas Stations Will Run Dry”: Catastrophic Scenario For Diesel Emerging According To World’s Biggest Energy Traders.
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Oil prices surging to $200 a barrel could send the economy into recession: Goldman Sachs.
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Biden warns of global food shortages as Russia-Ukraine war upends wheat supplies.
Inflation Watch:
Airfare skyrockets as cost of jet fuel takes off.
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At Least Three Fed Members Don’t Think Inflation Is Just “Transitory”.
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US consumer sentiment fell again amid rising rates, war and inflation.
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Japan’s March economy report flags inflation risk from Ukraine war.
Forex & Cryptos:
Dollar climbs as data supports bigger rate hikes. JWR’s Comment: I see the US Dollar Index at a high point, so I’m back to hedging into Swiss Francs.
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Putin Attacks Petrodollar System, Demands ‘Unfriendly’ Nations Purchase Gas in Rubles.
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I missed this news, from last month: FBI Is Forming A National Crypto Unit, Focusing On The Seizure Of Bitcoin, Cryptos.
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Tangibles Investing:
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Australia: Rural land experts predict more upside in values.
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News Tips:
Please send your economics and investing news tips to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) These are often especially relevant because they come from folks who closely watch specific markets. If you spot any news that would be of interest to SurvivalBlog readers, then please send it in. News items from local news outlets that are missed by the news wire services are especially appreciated. And it need not be only about commodities and precious metals. Thanks!