Disinflation I think is where we are...

    SLV - Cont'd...

    Posted by saturn6 on 17th of Jul 2015 at 11:22 am

    ...not to be confused with deflation.

    The monetary metals are generally a safe haven when governments act in a perfunctory or tyrannical manner. Such as now.

    Except for now only the East seems to be aware of it, and he who holds the gold makes the rules.

    PMs work best with rates

    Posted by a_l_ on 17th of Jul 2015 at 11:29 am

    PMs work best with rates down & dollar down. If the Fed makes the mistake of raising rates into a global growth slowdown, you get rates up dollar up - plus high odds of a recession. Perfunctory works both ways.

    You would think...

    Posted by saturn6 on 17th of Jul 2015 at 11:32 am

    ...but not always so. Look at 2005-2006 for an example.

    Of course, markets can anticipate

    Posted by a_l_ on 17th of Jul 2015 at 11:53 am

    Of course, markets can anticipate (2000-02), consolidate after 50% moves (2004-05), answer margin calls (2008), etc., but the big trends hold.

    Gold - 20Y Yields - USD

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