Is Deutsche Bank Going The Way Of Krispy Kreme? Now On The FDIC Watchlist

Is Deutsche Bank Going The Way Of Krispy Kreme? Now On The FDIC Watchlist. Deutsche Bank Was $119 a share in 2007, now only $11. Money for nothing - Italy monetizes (creates) 500 million out of nowhere. Will democrats at the FED become election year political?

- Source, McAlvany Commentary

Former ECB Director: Italy’s Problems Are Not Economic And Far From Over

Although market fears of an Italian contagion effect are now largely subdued, one strategist said that much uncertainty lies ahead. Speaking from Brussels, Francesco Papadia, fellow of the Bruegel Institute and former market operations director of the European Central Bank told Kitco News that he remains sceptical if the new government can stay on course. 

“For the time being, things have calmed down, but I would not say that we are out of the woods as yet, because we want to see whether this new government will comply with its electoral promises, which of course, cannot be implemented without big problems on the fiscal side,” he said. 

Papadia said that should Italy’s debt burdens spiral out of hand, the ECB will not be in a position to come to assistance. “Let me be very clear on this, the ECB cannot do anything for Italy in particular, so I don’t think that the ECB could come in and solve Italian problems,” Papadia said. “Italian problems are not economic problems currently.”

- Source, Kitco News

Keith Weiner: Shining the Light on Krugman’s False Narrative

Keith Weiner explains why Krugman’s statement that, infinite debt is okay if we owe it, is false and how an endless level of debt is leading to a massive economic implosion.

- Source, Jay Taylor Media

Experts Share Their Best Trading Strategies For Precious Metals

With gold having traded in a tight range for most of 2018, and the gold-silver ratio hovering around 80, industry experts and veteran investors weigh in on the best ways to play the metals. 

Here, there is no clear consensus on trading strategies. While the panel shares similar long-term views on where the precious metals are headed, the panelists differ on their views on executing these strategies; from ETFs to mid-tier miners, to avoiding labelling gold as an “investment” altogether.

- Source, Kitco News

David Jensen: Oil for Gold Endgame

Topics Covered include: 

- An introduction and a back ground of who David is. - China, Russia, Iran... what is going on with the Petro Yuan oil trade and gold flows to the east? (even perhaps India?) 

- We all understand that both the LBMA and COMEX are paper derivative price hangers, lets discuss who has most influence over the day to day price and how this game likely ends and perhaps unfolds. 

- Palladium supply demand situation at the moment (Palladium Price) 

- I have heard you mention in past interviews your disdain for watching day to day prices for precious metals set mostly by the COMEX and secondarily in London. 

What suggestion would you have for beaten down precious metal investors out there? - The Chinese long gold bullion game started in 1979, still unfolding.

- Source, The Silver Doctors

Keiser Report: Free Debt Lunch

In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the free debt lunch world subsidized by investors and central banks seeking or enabling monopoly pricing powers. 

In the second half, Max interviews the co-founder of Satoshi Labs and the Trezor hardware wallet, Alena Vranova. They talk bitcoin security, maximalism and charity.

- Source, Max Keiser

Is Trouble In The Gold Market “Fake News?"

Investors seem to be disinterested in the precious metals space, but not all industry insiders support the notion that gold is in a bad place right now. Ivan Bebek, CEO of Auryn Resources, said that miners are not in a bad place, citing low valuations and the opportunity to be bought out, making this the “best shopping place to be ever.” 

Still, others share mixed feelings. Brent Cook of Exploration Insights, said that an improving U.S. economy along with rising rates from the U.S. Fed, all add downward pressure on gold. Watch as experts debate on the future of gold prices in this uncertain and volatile environment.

- Source, Kitco news

World Gold Council: This Is What Will Drive Gold Prices

Over the long-term, the main driver for gold prices is the expansion of wealth, said Juan Carlos Artigas, director of investment research at the World Gold Council. 

“When you look at the gold market, and in particular try to understand the drivers, of growth, over the long run, wealth and economic expansion are really, really important and they drive fiscal demand,” Artigas told Kitco News on the sidelines of the Mines & Metals Conference in New York. 

Artigas added that higher interest rates may not necessarily mean lower gold prices, as is the consensus amongst many analysts. “Historically, higher interest rates do not necessarily result in falling gold price, because interest rates would need to be really high in real terms, at least 2.5% real, for them to properly start creating pressure,” he said.

“Wealth and economic expansion often happen in rising rate environments, so you have that counter balance.”

- Source, Kitco News

Deep State Coup Exposed: CIA Infiltrated Trump Campaign

Do we have actual elections in the US, or does the CIA and deep state do the deciding? The news that longtime CIA operative Stefan Halper infiltrated the Trump campaign at the behest of the FBI should be the biggest news in the country. 

To the extent that the media is covering it, they are furious that the CIA infiltrator was exposed in the media. Do we even care anymore that we are manipulated by the secret government?

- Source, Ron Paul

Golden Rule Radio: Possible June Rate Hike? Gold, US Dollar, DOW Update

This week we discuss the price movements of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, the US Dollar Index, the DOW, & more. Gold held its $1280s level and now has pushed back above $1300. 

The US Dollar Index today was unable to break above 94. Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserve speaks this Friday and there are rumors of a rate hike. Watch the markets closely in reaction to Powell’s language.

- Source, Golden Rule Radio

Alasdair MacLeod: Weighing the Serious Risks in Your Gold Storage Plan

Which way is gold headed? Will 2018 be the time for Gold’s major move, and why or why not? And how safe are the most important options for you to seriously consider for storing your gold? 

Alasdair MacLeod, head of research at GoldMoney.com, returns to ReluctantPreppers to dive deeply into the trade-offs that can seem bewilderingly complex about gold storage. 

MacLeod exposes some of the weaknesses in the most popular gold storage schemes, and gives preparedness-minded individuals some solid choices to adopt a balanced storage approach that’s likely to serve us well through the uncertain times ahead!

- Source, Reluctant Preppers

Rob Kirby: True Stats Reveal Economy In TERMINAL DECLINE

If you've been paying any attention to the "official" US Government economic stats and metrics, you'd think the stock market is booming, home values are flush, unemployment is low, and the cost of living is under control. 

But a closer look behind the smoke and mirrors reveals the exact opposite: a grave wake-up call for those of us who want to be aware and prepared. Rob Kirby, widely followed proprietary economic analyst, returns to Reluctant Preppers to explain with specific real-world examples, the dire straits our ship-of-state is now in. 

Kirby spells out how our individual purchasing power together with the greater GDP have been contracting for some time, and where we are heading now. You'll want to share this with your family and friends, and take action accordingly!

- Source, Rob Kirby