TROUBLING CLOUDS AND SILVER LININGS

Malta has undergone the most dire of all weeks, at least so since the inception of our young democracy; and the Rand, as was expected, soon followed suit. However, its depreciation cannot be attributed to Malta’s political turmoil alone, as the stronger dollar also played a significant role. Still, there is a Silver lining, in that the Rand…

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A SENSE OF STABILITY

In setting the foundation for the month of August, it’s important to remind the reader once more of the vital link which exists between US interest rates and the price of Gold. One should therefore, from an investment perspective, always keep the keenest of eyes on US inflation and more importantly still, the US Reserve’s plans on dealing with its…

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SHADOWS OF DEBT

National Debt can most certainly be used for the common good of all those living within the borders of borrowing countries. It has the potential to transform even the poorest of nations, by freeing up money in the short-term for governments to breathe life back into their respective economies. When soundly managed, it can undoubtedly increase National production, consumption, and most importantly of…

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National Debt can most certainly be used for the common good of all those living within the borders of borrowing countries. It has the potential to transform even the poorest of nations, by freeing up money in the short-term for governments to breathe life back into their respective economies. When soundly managed, it can undoubtedly increase National production, consumption, and most importantly of…

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Take Advantage of the Stronger Rand

The real historic strength of an investment in Gold has been the metal’s ability to withstand crises and provide protection against volatility. For Maltan investors in particular, the current value of the ZAR (Rand) presents an excellent opportunity to either add to your existing investments or diversify your holdings into the metal. Although the Rand remains a highly volatile…

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ALL EYES ON THE US

The Gold market has been dominated these last months by the economic performance of the US economy. Week after week, the combination of new data and the words of US Fed Chair Jerome Powell are dissected for signs of where US interest rates might be going and whether there will be a definitive start to decreasing in the amount of…

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