At the beginning of the 21st century’s third decade, our economy is lurching from crisis to crisis. Debt has escalated to unprecedented levels, and the mighty dollar has lost much of its invincibility. Each week, as I pen this column, the numbers send a clarion call that grows louder with each passing day. Today, I aim to draw back the curtain to reveal the true state of our economy and the unparalleled value of precious metals as a stronghold against fiscal erosion.
The drama unfolds in the debt markets, particularly the U.S. 10-year Bond Yield, a proxy for investor sentiment and confidence in the government’s fiscal longevity. The last measurement pitches this figure at 4.132%, a marked increase since my last address, signaling growing investor reticence toward long-term debt amidst a ballooning deficit.
But let’s not mistake the implications of these dry numbers. Behind them lies the reality of an economy on tenterhooks, where servicing monstrous debt eclipses productive investment. The recent data further underscores our predicament; gold trades at $2652.2 an ounce, reflecting a steady climb as investors seek refuge from market instability.
Silver, though less illustrious than its golden counterpart, offers an equally compelling narrative at $31.1805 per ounce. A gold-to-silver ratio (g/s) of 85.06—a moderate increase since my last briefing—underscores silver’s potential for significant appreciation, especially when considering its historic economic function as an accessible currency.
Turning to our macros, palladium, and platinum linger at $1047.509 and $982.81 per ounce, respectively. While not as commonly adopted for wealth preservation, these metals serve as alternatives to diversify and stabilize one’s portfolio.
Breaking down these numbers reveals much about our deteriorating purchasing power—a consequence of swelling monetary velocity that has surged to a ratio of 1.36, squeezing the consumer between rising living costs and stagnating real wages. This de facto inflation tax raids our wallets with no legislation required.
Within the digital frontier, Bitcoin’s $64794.45 resilience starkly contrasts the traditional financial sphere, reinforcing the growing quest for a decentralized store of value alternatives. The commodities market, however, signals caution; crude oil’s relative steadiness at $75.58 alongside propane’s modest $0.57 reflects an energy sector on the edge of geopolitical whims.
Copper, the economist’s crystal ball due to its industrial omnipresence, records $4.4917, solidifying the case for underlying inflationary currents capable of sapping the purchasing power of our dollar.
This panoramic view of our times, fraught with distorted markets and proactive currency devaluation, paints a worrying economic tableau. We are far removed from Adam Smith’s vision of free markets with today’s playing field obscured by federal interventions, quantitative easing, and interest rate manipulations. These distort the market outcomes, skewing the risk and return profile of paper money and other financial assets.
As a survivalist at heart, I uphold the thesis that the preservation of wealth cannot rest on the frail promises of debt-ridden governments. It must be fortified with tangible assets that have stood the test of time: gold and silver. Now, more than ever, the case for investing in physical metals grows stronger. Marching into uncertainty does not have to include your financial survival. Clearly we are marching toward something yet unknown, but anxiety regarding a privately controlled and highly manipulated currency need not your problem. History has shown this movie before and we need not learn the hard way. Move away from dollar based assets toward physical stores of wealth as part of your survival plan going forward.
By cultivating a sturdy base of gold, silver, and pre-1964 coins—revered for their metal content—you erect a bulwark against the dollar’s entropy. As crypto charts its volatile path and oil prices swing with the geopolitical tides, these stable investments promise an oasis of financial security amidst a desert of volatility.
Your approach must be measured yet decisive. Keep an eye on local premiums for coins and bars; these mirror the ebb and flow of supply and demand. In these times of supply chain riddles and mounting economic anxiety, low premiums might signal a rare buying opportunity, as might any palpable drop in metal prices against a backdrop of economic strain.
In a landscape marred by debt and currency debasement, your defense strategy is clear: Choose assets that transcend the reach of reckless policies. Survival in such an economic climate demands nothing less than a return to the fundamentals of financial security: hard assets whose value is intrinsic, immutable, and largely impervious to the fickle whims of fiat currencies.
Prepare for a future in which the structures supporting the world economy today may no longer stand. Take solace not in the fragile intangibility of paper and promises but in the timeless value of metals forged in the Earth’s crucible. Protect your wealth; preserve your peace of mind.
Be not deceived – be prepared ~ Silver Savior
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- Note: We are not giving advice; we only give our opinion; we are not financial advisors. This article only represents our thoughts about the economy.
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