Gold Editorials & Commentary

It’s been some time since my last Technically Precious with Merv missive so I thought it’s just about time for the occasional blast.  Gold seems to be at a very critical juncture with commentaries all over the place.  As long time read

Dear readers ask about gold. Is it time to sell? To buy? To forget about it?

The propaganda has been thick over the last few years, especially since the US banking system suffered a fatal heart attack in September 2008.

The propaganda has been thick over the last few years, especially since the US banking system suffered a fatal heart attack in September 2008.

The propaganda has been thick over the last few years, especially since the US banking system suffered a fatal heart attack in September 2008.

Japan is the ultimate basket case for monetization. The country buys its own bonds, stocks, ETFs, foreign bonds, even REITs. All in all, the country has spent over 20% of its GDP in QE… and its economy continues to slow.

In condemning the open criminality of Western regimes as they planned (well in advance) and then executed the robbery of funds from peoples’ bank deposits in Cyprus; it’s important to understand that such condemnation is not based merely on sentimental/populist

Try as it may, the Federal Reserve can’t seem to patch all the holes in the leaky inner tube that is the U.S.

Two weeks ago we looked at the difference between gold ETF outflows vs. physical gold purchases, and showed that most sales were coming from the former while aggressive buying was coming from the latter.

Imagine what the racehorses are feeling as their jockeys lead them into the starting gates.

Try as it may, the Federal Reserve can’t seem to patch all the holes in the leaky inner tube that is the U.S.

Try as it may, the Federal Reserve can’t seem to patch all the holes in the leaky inner tube that is the U.S.

I have always been fascinated by what motivates people. What motivates Tiger Woods to pursue the goal of being the world’s greatest golfer? What’s the motivation driving Warren Buffett to continue purchasing companies instead of retiring in Tahiti?

I recently released a video about the Internet-based currency, Bitcoin.

After selling off an astounding 56% between October of 2007 and March 2009, the S&P 500 has staged a rally for the ages, surging 120% and recovering all of its lost ground too.

After selling off an astounding 56% between October of 2007 and March 2009, the S&P 500 has staged a rally for the ages, surging 120% and recovering all of its lost ground too.

Try as it may, the Federal Reserve can’t seem to patch all the holes in the leaky inner tube that is the U.S.

Imagine what the racehorses are feeling as their jockeys lead them into the starting gates.

Work like you don’t need money, love like you’ve never been hurt, and dance like no one’s watching

— Unknown Author

All financial eyes should be focused on the BOJ (Bank of Japan) right now.  Money managers are calling this week’s BOJ meeting, the most important one in many years.

I have always been fascinated by what motivates people. What motivates Tiger Woods to pursue the goal of being the world’s greatest golfer? What’s the motivation driving Warren Buffett to continue purchasing companies instead of retiring in Tahiti?

Rest easy, Canadians, for your bank accounts are going to be made as safe as those bank accounts in Cyprus.

Has anyone ever wondered why no insurance company is game enough to insure bank deposits and nuclear power plants?