You may be reading in the news today that “against predicted expectations” Canadian inflation in May rose to 2.9% from 2.7% in April. What had been anticipated was a cooling of inflation down to 2.6% in May. I mean, of course, it was – that was the entire reason the Bank of Canada said they…
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The Process Governments Use to Understate Inflation
It is becoming more broadly understood that the process world governments use to calculate inflation has gone through massive changes since 1980. However, what is less understood is exactly how the process has changed over the past 42 years and what impact this has had on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) being reported to the…
Numismatic Coins vs. Bullion: Weighing the Differences
Coins that are valued differently and for different reasons include numismatic and bullion coins. Bullion coins are purchased solely for their precious metal content and are often available for much less. Though numismatic coins may or may not have greater intrinsic value, their scarcity makes them popular collectibles. The numismatics market is difficult to…
Diwali to Push Demand for Gold Skyward
Jim Rohn is an American entrepreneur as well as a motivational speaker, and he once famously stated, “there is a great war between good and evil. There is a war on and the minute you were born you got involved in the war, between good and evil, between darkness and light, between negative and…
Why is gold one of the best investments for retirement
The ultimate safe-haven asset is gold, which, when included in a diversified portfolio, may operate as a hedge against economic pressures like inflation and financial insecurity. Regardless of your age, gold should be a component of every retirement plan because it is one of the safest investments and even improves in value over time….