50 years since the closure of the “gold window” (Part I)
This year marked the 50th anniversary of President Nixon’s decision to unilaterally close the “gold window”...
The battle for control over the future of money
It’s no secret that governments and central planners of all stripes have long detested the rise of private money and independent digital currencies...
Swiss stocking up on gold
Over the last couple of months, it has become clear from conversations with friends and partners from the gold industry that there is a marked increase in retail demand for physical gold from Swiss...
Why Switzerland?
Part II There are many good reasons that could easily explain the flock of so many wealthy families and investors to Switzerland and all of them have been reinforced by the pandemic...
Switzerland: The safest of havens
Part I The covid crisis, and especially the destructive governmental responses to it, have wreaked havoc with the global economy and with our societies.
The far-reaching implications of the amateur trading wave - Part II
Part II One of the most astounding elements of this shift in retail investing is the proof it offers for what many of us knew along...
The far-reaching implications of the amateur trading wave - Part I
Part I 2020 certainly was a year of a lot of “firsts”, most them extremely destructive to the economy, to our societies and to our everyday lives...
War on Cash: EU steps up the fight
The prolonged and repeated lockdowns, business closures and travel bans have caused widespread economic devastation and changed the way all of us live, work and interact with each other...
Precious metals outlook: This summer presents a rare entry point
It’s been an intense few weeks for precious metals investors, with gold and silver suffering setbacks and somewhat increased volatility...
Monetary Climate Change and its implications for investors - Part II
Interview with Ronald-Peter Stöferle - Part II For one thing, central bankers increasingly see themselves as active supporters of political programs…