Precious metals are “real assets” and “best defence” against bail-ins and cashless society in the economic crisis which is “on its way” The risks posed to investors and savers from the coming economic crisis and the threat of bank bail-ins, negative interest rates, ‘helicopter money,’ capital controls and the “cashless society” has been looked at […]

– Buy gold near $1,200 “as insurance” – UBS Wealth – UBS believe investors should take advantage of gold’s first monthly decline –  “We like the insurance qualities for gold” on uncertainty – Strong demand, weak output and low dollar to support – Warning as North Korea tests intercontinental ballistic missile – Launch of ICBCM […]

– UK house prices on brink of massive 40% collapse – UK  at ‘edge of worst house price collapse since 1990s’ – Two leading economists warn of property crash – “We are due a significant correction in house prices” – Brexit and wages failing to keep up with inflation to trigger collapse – Trend starting in London […]

– Gold up 8% in first half 2017; builds on 8.5% gain in 2016 – U.S. dollar down 6.5% – worst quarter in seven years – Gold higher in all currencies except Draghi’s euro  – Gold outperforms bonds; similar gains as stock indices – S&P 500 and Dax outperform gold marginally – World stocks (MSCI World) up […]

– London property bubble bursting? UK in unchartered territory on Brexit and election mess – Evidence of downturn in London housing market – Over 75% of London homes now selling below asking price – Prime north London property down 6 per cent annually – House prices have not fallen for three consecutive months since the […]

Shrinkflation Ireland – Real inflation much higher realised – Shrinkflation is taking hold in consumer sector in Ireland, UK and internationally – Important consumer, financial, monetary and economic issue being largely ignored by financial analysts, financial advisers, economists and central banks – Food becoming more expensive as consumers get less for price paid – Form […]

Goldman and Citigroup Turn Positive On Gold – Despite “Mysterious” Flash Crash – Gold bounces higher after “mysterious” one minute “flash crash” mistake – $2 billion, 50 tons or 1.8 million ounces “fat finger” trade blamed Gold in USD – 1 Week – Massive selling at 0400 EST when U.S. markets closed and  thin trading amid […]

Worst Crash In Our Lifetime Is Coming – Jim Rogers Legendary investor Jim Rogers sat down with Business Insider CEO Henry Blodget on this week’s episode of “The Bottom Line.” Rogers predicts a market crash “later this year or next …. write it down.” Rogers say the crash will rival anything he has seen in his lifetime. […]