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Global Trend Indicators

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What the Germans Are Reading

When real interest rates are negative resources are  misallocated and we pay dearly in the future.   This was the case during the housing bubble when Playboy bunnies were forsaking their careers to pursue the real estate gold rush (see here).   … Continue reading

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PBOC Adviser Urges Central Bank to Diversify Reserves

We find this Bloomberg piece very interesting.  Maybe this is where some of the panic buying in gold is coming from.  We’ve been pounding the table on this trade.  See here and here. Bloomberg writes, China should urgently assess risks … Continue reading

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Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride!

Wow! What a day.  Incredible moves.   Scared markets.   Capital stampeding like buffalo not knowing where to go.   Great if you’re on the right side of the volatility, but you still needed a neck brace from the whiplash. It’s gonna … Continue reading

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Gold is the New Deutsche Mark

We point you to our piece posted last month here at the Global Macro Monitor, Gold’s Perfect Storm? Nears All-time Closing High Posted on July 12, 2011 by macromon Gold is creeping higher as many believe it is the only place … Continue reading

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Week in Review: “The End of Fake”

We have no idea how the S&P downgrade of the U.S. is going to play out but one thing that does come to mind is the “end of fake.”  The end of fake demand generated by monetary and fiscal stimulus … Continue reading

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Global Trend Indicators

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Picture of the Day: Gold Fever, Everywhere!

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Quote of the Day: Markets and the Debt Deal

“They told me if I voted against the debt ceiling bill the stock market would tank and gold would soar.  I voted against the deal and they were sure spot on!” — Unknown Congressman

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Bank of Korea buys gold – Reuters

Reuters reports that Korea’s central bank bought 25 tonnes of gold over the past two months.  It was the first purchase in more than a decade.  Reuters writes, The Bank of Korea said in a statement its latest gold purchase … Continue reading

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