Some people oppose a gold standard, others embrace it. Some invest in gold because they believe in a return of the gold standard and an upward revaluation, some call gold a ‘barbarous relic’ and ask why we should mine gold when we could use paper money. No matter what side you’re on, many resort to myths about the gold standard to defend their position. What are the most commo... »
Top 10 Myths about the Gold Standard
August 22 2014
Olav Dirkmaat
When Skyscrapers Reach Record Highs, Buy Gold
August 1 2014
Imagine being able to predict market crashes by looking at the height of skyscrapers. Does this seem too far-fetched to you? Actually, the skyscraper index is one of the more robust indicators of economic downturns and crashing markets. And for good reason. The theory is simple: the construction of the next ‘tallest building in the world’ marks the end of a stock market peak. Today ... »
Olav Dirkmaat
The Inflation-Manipulation Saga and the Gold Price
July 25 2014
Inflation is one of the most pernicious phenomena that permeates our society. It not only erodes the purchasing power of our money and prejudices a majority of the people; it also creates micro-economic havoc by inducing distortions in our production activities. It is not just the ‘general price... »
Olav Dirkmaat
3 Questions You Should Ask about Flight MH-17
July 18 2014
Yesterday, Malaysia Airlines lost another of its Boeing 777s. After flight 370 it is now flight 17 that went down. It all happened when Obama was announcing he would expand the economic sanctions on Russia, again. With 298 fatalities, among whom 189 Dutch, the assault has stirred emotions worldwide. The US now blames Russia, Russia blames Ukraine, Ukraine blames the separatists, and the separ... »
Olav Dirkmaat
