Gold in Presidential Transition Years [CHART]
We get a lot of questions on how gold will perform in 2017. While we have no crystal ball, we … Read more
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Merk Investments: What’s Next For Gold?
After an initial surge in the hours after Donald Trump’s election, the price of gold has been under pressure. To … Read more
The End of Dollar Dominance?
The end of U.S. dollar dominance may be unfolding in front of our eyes. No, we don’t think China’s ascent … Read more
Failure Of Inflation Targeting?!
Failure of Inflation Targeting?! by Axel Merk, Merk Investments It ain’t working. Eight years after the outbreak of the financial … Read more
The Case For Absolute Return
The Case For Absolute Return by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Talk about diversification comes cheap. Actually diversifying one’s portfolio is … Read more
QE: The Good, Bad And Ugly
QE: The Good, Bad And Ugly by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Are we better off with “QE”, the ultra-accommodative monetary … Read more
Gold More Productive Than Cash?! – Merk Investments
Gold More Productive Than Cash?! by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Is gold, often scoffed at as being an unproductive asset, … Read more
The US Dollar Outlook: Peak Dollar?
The US Dollar Outlook: Peak Dollar? by Axel Merk – Merk Investments Is the US dollar’s seemingly relentless rise in … Read more
Renewed Interest In Gold Now? Should Investors Buy?
Renewed Interest In Gold Now? Should Investors Buy? by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Gold never changes; it’s the world around … Read more
The Markets Continue To Cascade Lower – Clueless Fed?!
The Markets Continue To Cascade Lower – Clueless Fed?! by Axel Merk, Merk Investments “The Fed doesn’t have a clue!” … Read more
Gold To Beat Stocks?
Gold To Beat Stocks? by Axel Merk, Merk Investments “Stocks beat gold in the long run!” is a ‘rallying cry’ … Read more
Volatility In Equities And Bonds – Stay The Course! Which One?
Volatility In Equities And Bonds – Stay The Course! Which One?by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Each time I hear someone … Read more
Merk 2016 Outlook: Markets, Dollar, Gold
Merk 2016 Outlook: Markets, Dollar, Gold by Axel Merk, Merk Investments Up! Buy the dips! What could possibly go wrong? … Read more
Merk Hard Currency Fund Closes Strategic Yen Short, Goes Long [Chart]
In November 2012, the Merk Hard Currency Fund initiated a short position in the yen, first selling the yen at … Read more
Gold For Bear Market?
Gold For Bear Market? by Axel Merk, Merk Investments While some continue dancing, the music might have already stopped: are … Read more