Money, as a medium of exchange, has existed throughout human history in many different forms. For centuries, there has been a constant tension between those who advocate hard, metallic money and those who defend credit money or debt money.
Inflation Is Definitely Back in the United StatesInflation seems to be making a comeback in the United States, as shown by the core PPI figures, which indicate an increase in prices paid by manufacturers. The pulses observed on this indicator foreshadow an increase in prices paid by consu...Laurent Maurel | May 17, 2024Read article
Stagflation & Money Printing: An Explosive Cocktail in Gold's FavorIn 2024, the US Federal Reserve is operating in a complex economic landscape, marked by persistent inflation, stagnant economic growth and several geopolitical conflicts that are reigniting international tensions.Slimane Himora | May 15, 2024Read article
To Buy a House in the US, Save in Silver!This week, we'll look at the ratio of the Median Sales Price of Homes in the United States to silver - or more simply put, the number of ounces of silver required to buy a home throughout history.Mike Roy | May 14, 2024Read article
Towards a New Silver Short Squeeze?It seems likely that last year's silver shortfall will be repeated next year. Current supply is unable to keep pace with ever-increasing demand.Laurent Maurel | May 10, 2024Read article
Are Europeans Over-Saving Out of Fear for the Future?Saving is necessary and normal, but doesn't saving too much indicate a fear of the future? This seems to be the inclination of Europeans, according to a recent study by the research department of Natixis (Why are consumers in the eurozone s...Philippe Herlin | May 9, 2024Read article
The Real Move in Gold & Silver is Yet to StartSince the October 2023 gold low of just over $1,600 gold is up but is anyone buying? Well no, certainly none of the normal players. Gold Depositories, Gold Funds and Gold ETFs have lost just under 1,400 tonnes of their gold holdings in the...Egon Von Greyerz | May 6, 2024Read article
Fed Not Yet Pivoting Despite Deteriorating U.S. EconomyThe fact that the price of gold remains above its break line is a signal that the Fed will not be able to keep rates at this level for very long without jeopardizing the refinancing of US debt.Laurent Maurel | May 3, 2024Read article
The Impossible Equation of Global DebtGlobal debt has reached an all-time high of over $300 trillion. If this amount explains so many things, it is above all the driving force behind a boundless ideology in a world of risks and stakes of all kinds.Julien Chevalier | Apr 30, 2024Read article
Stagflation in the United States, Monetary Crisis in JapanChina is trying to slow down the gold-buying craze, while economic pressures in Japan and the United States keep gold as an attractive asset despite high stock market valuations.Laurent Maurel | Apr 26, 2024Read article
Is Your Money at the Bank Really Protected by the FGDR?In the economic turmoil, the FGDR's deposit guarantee scheme is an illusion in the face of real risks, emphasizing the importance of diversifying one's financial assets to guard against banking crises.Philippe Herlin | Apr 25, 2024Read article
Silver/Euro and Dow/Gold Making Big MovesLast year, we looked at charts of Silver/Euro and Dow/Gold, both of which were on the verge of significant long-term breakouts. Since that time, the suspected breakouts have occurred, providing key evidence that the bull market in precious...Mike Roy | Apr 23, 2024Read article
China Is Propelling Gold’s Extraordinary AscentGold’s rise to all-time highs above $2,400 an ounce this year has captivated global markets. China, the world’s biggest producer and consumer of the precious metal, is front and center of the extraordinary ascent.Goldbroker ™ | Apr 22, 2024Read article
Gold, Silver And Oil: Strong Rise Expected In May-June-JulySeveral events are likely to trigger a significant increase in precious metals prices in the near future.Cyrille Jubert | Apr 22, 2024Read article
U.S. Consumers Strangled by Another Double Increase in Prices and RatesThe rise in 10-year US rates accentuates inflation and pressure on consumers, increasing the risk of a market correction.Laurent Maurel | Apr 18, 2024Read article
How Much Gold Do the French Own?France is known for having the 4th largest stock of gold in the world, even though the country ranks 23rd in wealth per capita. In fact, over 2,400 tons of gold, or €146 billion at €60,000/kg, are stored in the vaults at 39 Rue Croix des Pe...Thomas Andrieu | Apr 16, 2024Read article