David Stockman, Budget Director (1977-1981) under Ronald Reagan, offers unique analyses on today’s economic and political developments. Unlike a lot of analysts, Stockman has a grasp of the economic situation and political developments. He is a bear on stocks and on the economy. Below are links to recent Bloomberg interviews with him.
The stock markets seem oblivious to the Fed’s stated objective of higher interest rates, with some major averages making new highs and other just shy of new highs. However, some segments of the economy are already being impacted by higher rates, namely the housing market. Across the nation, home sales have declined four months in
Silver has hit $50 twice in my 45 years in precious metals bullion business, January 1980 and April 2011. Both times would have been excellent times to have sold. I did not see either and was not a seller. What will be the right move the next time silver hits $50, sell or hold?
Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman 1987 – 2006, says unfunded entitlement programs are the biggest threat to the dollar. Before discussing how to rectify this problem, consider just how big this problem is.
Historically gold puts in nearly 100% of its annual gain between early July and the end of February, which means that now, right in the middle of all the pessimism about gold (and silver), is the time to add to your precious metals holdings.
A reward of €200,000 is being offered for evidence that leads to winning a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank, which allegedly colluded with two other banks in the manipulation of the futures market price of silver in 2012 and 2013. The bank has its headquarters in Frankfort, Germany, is the 17th largest bank in the world
So I think now of all times this is a good time to have a large allocation to metals, really for the first time in many years. — Jared Dilllian, The Daily Dirtnap, August 1, 2018.