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Bitcoin Captures Imagination of Future Space Tourists
What do an NFL player's salary and paying for a hotel on Mars have in common? The unlikely answer is Bitcoin. Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently said any future economy on Mars could run on cryptocurrency. But wait…will that cryptocurrency be Bitcoin? No sir. In fact, Musk suggested it could be the cryptocurrencies Dogecoin or Marscoin. Many people don't realize how many digital currencies there are! As of January 2020, there are over 2,000 cryptocurrencies, ... >> Read More       Â
How Gold Boosts Liquidity
In the U.S., gold is a often a means of storing, and growing wealth. In 2020 gold served this purpose well as its value climbed more than 24%. However, many gold investors in the U.S. are unaware of the unique ways that gold boosts liquidity for consumers abroad. Gold ownership is common in Indian culture as it represents a level of economic status and often has cultural ties to special events, like marriage, in which ... >> Read More       Â
The #1 Leading Indicator for Gold Prices
By David C. Zanca, Senior Portfolio Manager Winter follows fall, and summer follows spring. The seasons of nature act as a leading indicator for what comes next. After the leaves drop from the trees in September and October and the temperatures fall – winter follows. After months of snow and shorter days, warmer temperatures and longer days announce the arrival of spring. In the economic realm, employment and consumer spending are considered leading indicators. These ... >> Read More       Â
The Future of Gold in a De-carbonized World
Recently, President-elect Joe Biden announced a plan to spend $2 trillion during his first term in an effort to accelerate the adoption of clean energy in sectors like transportation and building. The plan is a major step in the renewed initiative to lessen, or even eliminate global warming. The move is large enough to have ramifications across nearly every industry, including gold, because large scale mining operation require an enormous amount of electricity and fuel ... >> Read More       Â
3 Quotes about Inflation You Must Read
Inflation is coming. Are you ready? Listen to what these three luminaries said about inflation: Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man. – former president Ronald Reagan In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation. There is no safe store of value. – former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Inflation is taxation ... >> Read More       Â
Gold Estimates for 2021
The value of gold surged in 2020. This performance has left many wondering how much further it can go in the coming year. Many believe there is room to run. Given strong a strong previous 12 months, one might ask what could propel additional growth. The two factors that are most likely to drive gold prices up are low interest rates across the globe and the weakening US dollar. In recent reporting from Societe Generale ... >> Read More       Â
Are You Prepared for the Inflation Tax?
Inflation affects us all. If it feels like a dollar doesn't go as far as it used to, you aren't imagining it. You are experiencing the powerful impact from inflation. Inflation is the steady rise in price for everyday goods and services – things like groceries, cars and homes – that's known as the rising cost of living. When inflation causes prices to rise, but our paychecks don't, it reduces our purchasing power, and thus ... >> Read More       Â
Weekly Wrap Up – December 3, 2020
Looking into the Crystal Ball for 2021 It's that time of year again. This is when investment firms begin to roll out their forecasts and projections for 2021. Degussa recently unveiled its 2021 outlook report. Their take on gold? Look for gold to climb to $2,500 an ounce by mid-2021, they say. "It appears that the savvy investor has quite some reason to expect that interest rates will remain very low in the foreseeable future, ... >> Read More       Â
The Gold Standard Could Gain New Momentum
With the presidential election results under investigation, gold investors turn their focus to the Senate this week. Judy Shelton, an economic advisor to President Trump, is most famous for her advocacy for a return to the gold standard. And, her long-standing criticisms of the Federal Reserve. This week – there is a historic opportunity for President Trump – to put his personal stamp on the Federal Reserve with his nomination of Judy Shelton to the ... >> Read More       Â
Why Investors Are Turning to Alternative Stores of Value
With the U.S. dollar index down 10% this year and inflation stirring, it's a great time to diversify investments with blue chip rare gold. A generation ago, it was common to find rare coins, collectible books, art masterpieces and extensive wine collections only in the homes of the wealthy upper class. Today, investor movement toward alternative stores of value has exploded. In fact, middle class investors want in on these smart money tangible investments too ... >> Read More       Â