by irdadmin | Oct 13, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, U.S. Economy
An almost hysterical antagonism toward the gold standard is one issue which unites statists of all persuasions. They seem to sense – perhaps more clearly and subtly than many consistent defenders of laissez-faire – that gold and economic freedom are...
by irdadmin | Oct 11, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
Our sales have increased by 30-40 per cent over the last week following a decline in gold prices. Given that the current price level will continue, we see this season as one of the best festive seasons in terms of jewellery sales in recent years,” said Rajesh Mehta,...
by irdadmin | Oct 11, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
Since the Fed’s QE program largely tapered at the end of 2014 (note: the Fed still used interest on its mortgage holdings to buy more mortgages), the size and volatility of the Federal Reserves reverse repo operations with banks – especially foreign banks...
by irdadmin | Oct 9, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
This is the most blatant market intervention that I’ve seen in 15 years of involvement in the precious metals market – IRD on SD Metals & Markets Before we recorded this week’s SD Metals & Markets, Doc related a conversation to Eric Dubin and...
by irdadmin | Oct 8, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals
Holding physical gold and silver remains the primary hedge in preserving the purchasing power and liquidity of one’s wealth and assets in the difficult times ahead. The hedge needs to be held into and through the crisis, in order to provide its full benefit. –...
by irdadmin | Oct 7, 2016 | Financial Markets, Gold, Housing Market, Market Manipulation, Precious Metals, U.S. Economy
One of the biggest benefits I get from writing newsletters (Mining Stock and Short Seller’s Journal) is that I get “grassroots Main Street” intel from subscribers. This has led to some invavluable insights into the housing market and the general...