EDITOR’S COMMENT: First, I would like to admit that I love the cartoon image above, as I find it both very accurate and highly appropriate! Second, Doug Casey’s comments here, as usual, are very informative and helpful. But, I would like you to pay particular attention to is the part of his commentary, where he discusses how “the schooling of children has been delegated to functionaries of the state”, as well as Read More »
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research
Do you own enough gold and silver for what lies ahead?
If 10% of your total investable assets (i.e., excluding equity in your primary residence) aren’t held in various forms of gold and silver, we at Casey Research think your portfolio is at risk.
After speaking at the Cambridge House conference last month and talking with many attendees, I came away convinced that most investors fall into one Read More »
By Doug Casey, Casey Research
An International Man lives and does business wherever he finds conditions most advantageous, regardless of arbitrary borders. He’s diversified globally, with passports from multiple countries, assets in several jurisdictions and his residence in yet another. He doesn’t depend absolutely on any country and regards all of them as competitors for his capital and expertise.
Living as an international man used to be just an interesting possibility. But Read More »
EDITOR’S COMMENT: Here is Part II of Doug Casey’s “Its a Dead-Man-Walking Economy” interview. Part I was published yesterday, “It’s a Dead-Man-Walking Economy” Part 1, and both Parts will be retrievable in our “Recent Posts” section, as well as our “Archives”.
By Doug Casey, Casey Research
L: As Bob LeFevre used to say: “Government is a disease masquerading as its own cure.” Want to update us on when you think the economy will Read More »
EDITOR’S COMMENT: Here is a very lengthy and insightful interview with Doug Casey, head of Casey Research, in which he discusses his likely outlook for the economy, the world situation, and what he refers to as the “Greater Depression.” Obviously, his comments will make most of us feel rather uncomfortable. But, this is all part of our effort to make you aware, and, hopefully, prepared for the tough times ahead.
Many investors, both Read More »
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research
Let’s just admit it: we’re invested in gold stocks not just to make money, but for the chance to change our lifestyles. And with their lackadaisical year-to-date performance, one may begin to wonder if they’re still going to bring the magic.
While the answer will depend as much on the individual investor as it does the market, let’s look at some historical patterns to get a hint as Read More »
By Louis James, Casey Research
Economic crises signal that the current system isn’t working as expected and needs improvement. When it comes to monetary systems, questioning their fundamentals can lead to doubts about whether the preferred medium of exchange will continue to be preferred for long. The large-scale whirlwind of economic trouble around the globe has pushed some to rethink the role of gold in the economy – and to actually Read More »
By the Editors of The Casey Report, Casey Research
The first session of this 112th Congress was spent with Democrats and Republicans at loggerheads over the debt ceiling, taxes, spending cuts, the deficit super committee, appropriations bills and finally the extension of unemployment compensation and a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut. Standard and Poor’s downgrade of the United States’ federal debt was due in part to all the haggling Read More »
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research
Have you ever had any doubts about gold? Does it sometimes feel like it should be performing better? Are you concerned about its volatility? Do you worry about how it might perform in the future? Have you ever wondered about its true purchasing power? Maybe you’re nervous about a big drop in price again? I decided to go directly to the source to address Read More »
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research
There are a number of reasons why many of us believe gold stocks will shoot for the moon before this bull market is over – they’ve done so many times in the past… the gold price still has a long way to climb… and producers are generating record revenue and profits. But I think there’s another reason why gold stocks will soar – one Read More »
