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John Williams: We're In a Dangerous Circumstance--Risk of Hyperinflation Ahead

So it’s still a dangerous time. There is also the risk of a hyperinflationary economic collapse. That would be the worst of all worlds. Gold would preserve your purchasing power during a runaway inflation. That's been seen time and again throughout history.

Last Week’s Plunge Was Worse than It Seemed

And if you’re superstitious and believe in curses, there is this headline from the latest edition of Barron’s: “Stocks Could Gain Another 20% in 2025. Embrace the Bubble”. Contrary indicators don’t get better than that.

“I Think It’s Pretty Clear We’ve Avoided a Recession”

Two indicators I consider primary to macro boom/bust signaling are forecasting an oncoming bust and market liquidity contraction, respectively. These indicators are not necessarily good timers, but they are conditions that will likely be in effect when the next economic bust and market liquidity problems manifest.

Still No New Highs For Gold Since 1980

When comparing intraday highs, the latest gold price peak of $2785 is far cheaper than its 1980 ($3407) inflation-adjusted price.

Global Trade Routes are Shifting Part I

Who trades what along which routes has been an important part of economic history. For eons, trade routes were part of globalization which, with its free movement of goods, money and information, most economists still see as the key to growth and prosperity.

Sentiment Speaks: Why Do We Rely On News

So, as I have noted, the more and more we begin to study the psychological aspects of our financial markets, the more we understand why we see movements such as this past week.

Quantum Supremacy

Quantum computing is going to change pharmaceuticals, healthcare and longevity, material science with the discovery and introduction of brand-new classes of materials. The applications are almost limitless. It will be driving the economy in the 2030s in ways that we can’t now imagine.

Inflation Bites: The $38 Million Man

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged the pain of price inflation during his press conference at the close of the December FOMC meeting.

What Will Happen To Gold When The US Replaces It With Bitcoin?

Gold prices have had one of the most bullish years on record, beginning the year at just over $2,000 breaking several all-time highs, and sitting above $2,600 at the time of writing.

The Bad "B" Movie "Weekend at Biden's" Dives Just Like Biden's Economy

The Biden government’s GDP just got improved, being revised upward, again, to 3.1% from 2.8%; but one should ask why we would believe that.

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