13 States Say Dump the Dollar, Bring On the Gold!
Since 1971, American money has been valuable only because people perceive it to be valuable since the American government officially backs it. Prior to that, American money had a kind of intrinsic value as well – it was backed by gold held in Fort Knox and at the Federal Reserve. Some states however have decided that it’s high time that things changed back to the way they were. They’re looking to take their citizenry back to the gold standard.
3 Ways to Cash in on Rising Palladium Prices
The precious metals markets have been rising steadily on fears of growing inflation, global economic uncertainty, and unrest in the Middle East. However, it’s not just the better known precious metals, like gold and silver, that have been going up in value.
February Sees Gold Up 6%, Silver Up 19% on Inflation and Escalating Geopolitical Risk
The paper-driven sell off in the gold market seen in January has been trumped by continuing robust physical demand in January and February. This has resulted in gold rising nearly 6% in February and silver’s strong industrial and investment demand leading to a 19% rise to new nominal 30-year highs.
FTMDaily News Update – What Addiction to Foreign Oil?
In the news this morning: The unfolding energy crisis, new protests in the Middle East, and more…
“What’s Our Oil Doing Under Their Sand?”
All Eyes on the Middle East… And Oil… New reports of Gaddafi’s militia opening fire on unarmed protesters in the streets of Libya.
Oil Price Shock + Food Price Shock= End of America’s “Recovery”
In the news today: Rising food and oil prices could complicate U.S. “recovery” efforts, the Libyan “Butcher” stands defiant, and more…
3 Ways to Play Rising Oil Prices
In the news today: Brutal conflicts in Libya and fears over Saudi Arabia drive oil prices higher, how to play rising oil prices, the 401k generation falls short, and more…
Showdown in Wisconsin and Libya
In the news today: The showdown between the unions vs. taxpayers continues in Wisconsin, tensions continue to flare in the Middle East, and more…
Is It Too Late to Buy Silver? Absolutely Not!
If you’ve been following the investment markets lately, then you know that people have continued to want to buy silver and gold over the past few years, even as prices have continued to rise to stratospheric levels.
Silver Prices Set to Explode
Silver Price Set to Explode… Silver is shining brightly as investment demand for the metal shot up this week, driving the price to a new 31 year high. Returns for the week should be about 8%…
Explosive Demand Sends Cotton Prices Soaring
by FTMDaily.com HOUSTON, Feb. 18 -For the first time ever, cotton prices reached $2 per pound in New York yesterday. Increasing global demand and shrinking supplies drove the commodity to all-time highs. In the wake of global financial crisis, global consumption has begun growing again — especially for textiles and apparel. The demand for clothing and […]
Stocks Ignore Growing Inflation Concerns
The core Producer Price Index (PPI), which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.5% in January according to the U.S. Labor Department. Many economists expected a 0.2% increase…
Gold and Silver Prices Break Key Resistance Levels
U.S. Budget Showdown… This is the week for political theater. The burning question… Will America overspend by $1.65 trillion this year under the “spendthrift” Democrats or will it overspend by $1.1-$1.4 trillion under the “cost-cutting” Republicans? Snooze…
FTMWeekly Interview: Robert Wiedemer on the Global Financial Meltdown and his book, Aftershock
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FTMWeekly Radio Interview with Author, Robert Wiedemer
FTM (Jerry Robinson): All right, well, joining me on the line is Robert Wiedemer. He’s the president and CEO of The Foresight Group, and he’s the author of the Wall Street Journal best-seller, Aftershock: Protect Yourself and Profit in the Next Global Financial Meltdown. Bob, it’s great to have you on “Follow the Money Weekly Radio.”
WIEDEMER: Well, I think, as you say, the recent moves are partly (obviously) an expectation of inflation. I’m not sure if we won’t see a pullback in yields, though, shorter term. But longer term, clearly, you’re going to find inflation becomes the overriding factor—because I don’t think the Fed can pull the money back. As one of my friends in the Fed has said, “Inflation is not something that’s forced on you; it is a choice.” And the reason we tend to choose inflation, it is the easy out; it’s a fairly easy way to try and grow the economy. The other alternatives are not as easy, whether it be taxes or so forth, and so that’s why they tend to go into that trap. As you said, it’s hard to (quote) “pull the liquidity out once you’re doing it,” because every time you do that you’re going to slow the economy down; you’re going to create problems; and again, there’s no easier out at that point. And you have to, of course, pull the inflation trigger back, or the money supply spigot back even harder, making for a much harder pullback than if you’d just not done it in the first place. So, it gets harder and harder to pull it back, because you’re having to hit the economy harder and harder than if you just never opened the spigot in the first place. It’s a little like a Chinese finger trap: don’t put your finger in it. It will be very difficult to pull back out.What Jerry Thinks: Three Reasons Why Gold Will Go Higher in 2011
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We get quite a steady stream of questions here at our organization about where I think gold prices are going to go both in the short term and in the long term… Right now, there are several analysts who are claiming that gold is in a bubble, or that gold is nearing its peak…
FTMDaily News Update – Don’t Take Away the Punch Bowl
Global financial integration… The symbol of American capitalism may soon have a new owner… Germany’s major stock exchange, Deutsche Boerse, is in to buy NYSE Euronext. Together, the two exchanges would create the world’s largest stock exchange and would dominate trading in Europe and America.
FTMDaily News Update – Inflation is Here + JP Morgan Admits Gold is a Currency
The lag factor between the Fed’s money printing and realized inflation is nearly over… Inflation is showing up everywhere: food prices, energy prices, etc… Now it’s showing up in the U.S. Bond market…
FTMDaily News Update – Gold and Copper Price Predictions + Hot Commodities
In the news this morning: state spending cuts, gold and copper price predictions, more unrest in the Middle East, and more…
Foreclosing the Faith: Are Church Foreclosures the Next Crisis?
One chilly Sunday morning, amid the height of the subprime crisis in early 2009, I found my way to a church service in the heart of the Midwest. The church, known as a “megachurch” and one of the largest in the region, was typical of most churches its size.
Market Observations – Jerry Robinson
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The Pirates of Manhattan: Exposing Wall Street
Listen as author Barry James Dyke explains the corruption on Wall Street and his latest book, The Pirates of Manhattan.
5 Reasons Why Silver Will Outshine Gold in the Long Run
Silver was the first metal to be used as a currency more than 4,000 years ago. For millennia, silver has been viewed by the world as a form of money and as a store of value.
Jerry Robinson: There is ‘No Bubble in Gold’
As the financial markets in the United States have appeared to be strengthening due to a perceived “recovery,” some analysts are speculating that the bull market in precious metals may be running out of steam. But according to FTMDaily’s, Jerry Robinson, those who are calling a top in gold and silver are dead wrong.
“Gold Investments – December 2010” by Tom Cloud
The following article is written by precious metals advisor, Tom Cloud. It provides an excellent overview of precious metals investing for both the beginner and the experienced metals investor. It is about 7 pages long and covers the many different investment types including: bullion, numismatic, and gold certificates.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – Tips for Year-End Financial Housecleaning
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If you don’t normally review your investments at the end of each year, 2010 might be a good time to start. And if year-end investment planning is already part of your routine, you might want to pay special attention this year.
What Jerry Thinks: Why Gold and Silver Will Go Up From Here
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There seems to be a major disconnect in the financial world today about what drives the prices of hard assets. This ignorance has been displayed through some well intentioned financial “experts” who have gone on record saying that gold and silver prices are in a bubble and have reached their peak.
Recent Market Volatility Provides Buying Golden Opportunities
On Tuesday, the U.S. stock market suffered its worst day in two months. The recent volatility in the market continues to breed uncertainty among sheepish investors who are still in capital preservation mode.
This Week’s Financial Strategy – Planning for Long Term Care – Part 2
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Hi Jerry. Last week we talked about how Medicare works when dealing with long term care needs. What we discovered is that Medicare will only pay if you have first, spent at least three days in the hospital and then secondly, go to a skilled nursing facility.
FTMQuarterly Newsletter – Fall 2010 Issue (PDF)
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Is the Dow Jones Going to 2,000? An Interview with Robert Prechter
Does Elliott Wave predict a deflationary depression or hyperinflation? Is the Dow Jones going to 2,000? Listen to the discussion with Jerry Robinson and Robert Prechter.
Should You Convert to a Roth IRA?
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The year 2010 presents a great opportunity for those folks who own a 401(k) plan or a traditional IRA. Most people who own a 401(k) have never asked their plan administrator if their plan allows them to do an in-service rollover for non hardship cases.
Gold Price Manipulation – Bill Murphy Interview
Bill Murphy of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee joins Jerry Robinson to discuss manipulation of the price of gold and what he thinks gold should be priced right now.
Economic Recovery or Financial Armageddon? An Interview Michael J. Panzner
Follow the Money Weekly radio host Jerry Robinson talks with popular author and financial commentator, Michael J. Panzner regarding the most pressing economic issues. The interview includes Panzner’s outlook on inflation in the U.S., as well as his opinion about precious metals and agriculture.
6 More Reasons Why Gold is Guaranteed to Go Higher
A U.S. government report issued yesterday revealed that China cut its holdings of Treasury bonds and notes by the most ever recently. China’s holdings of long-term treasurys fell by $21.2 billion in June to $839.7 billion.
Merrill Lynch: The 3 big reasons gold and silver will soar
Merrill Lynch metals analysts maintain gold will hit a US$1,500 per ounce target by the end of next year as investor demand pushes gold prices higher.
Richard Russell: Everything you need to know about gold in three sentences
…As I’ve said a thousand times, Fed Chief Bernanke will absolutely not accept deflation… Shrewd gold-accumulators are well aware of [this]. As the deflationary and deleveraging forces press on the US economy, the Bernanke Fed is ready to devalue the US dollar in its (“whatever it takes”) battle to hold back deflation.
IRS to begin tracking gold and silver coin purchases in 2012
A blizzard of paperwork could be about to hit numismatics.
U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan
The United States has discovered nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan.
10 Benefits of Expatriation
Everybody has their own personal reasons for expatriating, but here are some of the benefits.