$XAU, $GLD, $USD, $EUR Russia’s central bank gold reserves are now valued at more than $100-B Emerging markets have been adding gold holdings regardless the prices are near their highest marks in more than 6 years, as countries such as Russia and China diversify their Fx reserves, this is a trend that is likely to […]
$XAU, $XAG,$USD The history of gold is nearly as long as the history of human civilization. Gold has been inextricably linked to human civilizations since at least Y 6000 BC. There is absolutely no way of looking at the history of the world without encountering the history of gold. Most importantly, gold has been used as […]
$GLD $XAU FLASH: Gold Bugs are betting there is more to the precious Yellow metal’s rally than interest rates. Gold is on its way to a 3rd straight monthly gainer, trading near 6-year highs as central banks signal easier monetary policy. The Fed is expected to cut U.S. interest rates by a Quarter point Wednesday. […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $GLD, $XAU, $USD FLASH: Investors now have no doubt that the Fed will cut interest rates on 31 July for the 1st time in more than 10 years and it is the beginning for the path to near Zero, with no recession in sight. For weeks, money managers have bet on a […]
$XAU, $GLD The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) has rallied 37.5% in the past 3 years, while the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:GLD) has lagged, gaining just 5.7% in that frame. Now comes Bridgewater Associates hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, who has recently said gold could be gearing up for a “Gold Bug” decade of returns. Paradigm Shift: in […]
$GLD The rise in gold purchases by central banks to the highest since Y 1967 helped push global demand for the metal up 4% last year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said Thursday. The world consumed 4,345.1 tonnes of gold in Y 2018, up from 4,159.9 tonnes in Y 2017, the WGC said in its […]
Hong Kong’s fine dining scene just got that much fining with the recent opening of 3 new restaurants in Central. 1. Sushi Saito Hong Kong Sushi Saito at Four Seasons Hong Kong Sushi Saito, “the Temple of Sushi in Tokyo”, with 3 Michelin Stars and a spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List, has opened […]
$GLD, $SLV, $USD There are Key elements set up to extend Gold’s from just after the Y 2008 global recession to the precious Yellow metals Y 2011 all time high, signalling a comeback this year. Gold Bugs are looking for a break out of its 5 year range, and technically it looks as though that […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $GLD, $VXX Trade tensions should not disturb your portfolio’s peace of mind. To help prevent your portfolio from becoming “trade war collateral,” consider diversifying your assets to minimize exposure. Assets like physical Gold and Silver are historically known to perform well during turmoil in such dust ups. Recently, Jim Cramer urged investors frightened […]
Temples of haute cuisine, bistros guaranteed to stand the test of time, out-of-the-way boîtes where you are unlikely to see or bump into another tourist. The gastronomic excellence in Paris is unrivaled, renowned for its elegance and sophistication. From Michelin-starred palaces to Parisian barges, here is my selection of a few of the best restaurants […]
The Big Q: Is Debt Good or Bad? The Big A: Yes & Yes Debt is future spending driven forward in time. It lets you buy something now for which you do not have the cash “yet”. Whether it is smart or not depends on what one buys. Many people, businesses, and governments borrow because […]
Central Pattana Plc (BKK:CPN) Grand Opening of Central Phuket Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s largest retail property developer recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Central Phuket, its world-class luxury flagship mall. Establishing a new ‘CBD’ in the heart of Phuket, the biggest and beautiful island in Thailand. Central Phuket is developed with a total investment […]
Forex Traders Overwhelm Emerging Markets’ Central Bankers $DXY, $OIL, $GLD, $SLV Selloff forces EM central banks to raise interest rates Currencies have struggled to find a floor despite rate moves Central banks in emerging economies are losing the battle with markets as their efforts to shield their currencies struggle for traction, suggesting policy makers have […]
Blockchain, “No One Can Own of Control It, Everyone Can Use It” $BTCUSD, $ETHUSD, $IBM, $GOOG, $JPM, $USB, $WMT, $SPOT Blockchain is a technology that no one can own or control but anyone can use, it is the platform for Cryptocurrency. Blockchain as applications for just about any enterprise involved in record-keeping, documentation, registrations and […]
Li Ka-shing’s HK Skyscraper Sold for Record HK$40.2-B The landmark building owned by Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing has been sold to a consortium led by a Chinese energy firm. A landmark building owned by Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing, 89 anni, has sold for a record price a report said last week, […]
IMF Boss to Central Bankers: “Do Not Dismiss Bitcoin” $BTCUSD, $JPM Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has a message for the world’s central bankers, “Do not be Luddites” Friday, addressing a conference in London, Ms. Lagarde said virtual currencies, which are created and exchanged without the involvement of banks or government, […]
China’s Central Government Encourages Entrepreneurial Spirit Monday, China’s Central authorities released a guideline document on encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship. The guideline, the 1st of its kind focused on entrepreneurial spirit, was released by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council in a move to drive […]
ECB’s Draghi Cautiously Upbeat on Eurozone The Head of the European Central Bank (ECB) says that risks to the strengthening economy of the 19-country Eurozone have fallen insisting it is too early to declare victory and start withdrawing stimulus measures. Mario Draghi said in remarks delivered Wednesday in the Dutch Parliament that recent data confirm […]
