Blog - Gold Allied Trust

Silver, the Opportunity Asset

by | Jan 8, 2022

When people are talking about acquiring precious metals, the conversation often centers on gold. But no one should ignore silver. In fact, it might be worth paying special attention to silver these days as it can be considered heavily undervalued with a great growth...

Here’s Why the Purchasing Power of Your Dollars Will Continue to Drop

by | Dec 23, 2021

Comparing the dollar’s purchasing power between 1971 and today In August of 1971, just before Nixon canceled the Gold Standard and the dollar was left without the backing of gold, an employee earning the federal minimum wage was able to buy — in return for one hour of...

How Gold Performs During Stagflation

by | Dec 23, 2021

Even if you were just a child during the 1970s, that decade is likely imprinted in your memory as a time of economic hardship. Long lines at the gas station and exploding prices at the grocery store were one thing; another was the millions of Americans who were pushed...

Where Is the Price of Gold Headed? Our Gold Forecast November 2021

by | Dec 23, 2021

Just over a year ago, the price of gold set a new record, pushing past the $2,000 threshold with ease. Since then, gold has stabilized and is trading today for $1,810. My personal belief is that for anyone who understands what gold is and does, the price of gold is...

What Is the Meaning of the US Debt Ceiling?

by | Dec 23, 2021

What would you do if you had access to unlimited credit? Ask our government because it effectively has no credit limit. Well, it does, officially, but every time its deficit spending pushes it close to the debt ceiling, Congress extends its credit limit…. to no...

Charting the Stock Market “Melt Up” & the Fed’s Naivety

by | Dec 23, 2021

We help our clients diversify into physical precious metals, so when we talk about the amount of risk in the markets, I always feel that a suspicious reader may think that we only say what we say because we have a horse in the race. As I see it, our horse in the race...

When Is the Best Time for the US to Spend $3 Trillion?

by | Dec 23, 2021

Another month has gone by, and inflation is continuously rising. Last week, the consumer price index saw the steepest increase in over 30 years, jumping to 6.2%. But before anyone relaxes into a feeling that 6.2% isn’t the end of the world, remember that this is not...

Do You Have an Inflation Survival Plan?

by | Dec 23, 2021

“Red herring” – something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question. It took Biden and the Fed over half a year to finally acknowledge inflation. It’s about time — the official US inflation rate has exploded to a 30-year high. The inflation...

Why We Stopped Winning in Wars and Finance

by | Dec 23, 2021

The importance of victory conditions for success An army is designed to win battles and wars. Our own Army’s doctrine relating to this design is written in a protocol called ADP 6-0, in which Chapter 2-11 states: “For Army forces, decision making focuses on selecting...

Here’s Why the Fed’s Tapering Could Shock the Economy and the Markets

by | Dec 23, 2021

Powell’s hand has been forced: The Fed can no longer ignore inflation after the latest inflation data shows the most significant price increases in four decades — the highest inflation since the Volcker days. So, during their December...

Why Is Gold So Important to the Holiday Season?

by | Dec 23, 2021

There is nothing like the holiday season. It’s a chance to connect with family, celebrate our beliefs, and close out the year while welcoming new beginnings. The weather may be dismal, but our homes are warm, and (thanks to technology) our loved ones are always...