The Fourth Industrial Revolution Business as Usual Moving Forward?

 

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, Business as Usual Moving Forward?

The world as we know it is going through a significant shift. In this article, I look at some key themes and what that means for the future of business.

It is challenging to think of 2020 and not think of Covid 19 and lockdowns due to the relentless media coverage of it and the political messages from leaders worldwide.  

The fallout is that massive change is deemed necessary by governments worldwide in the name of health, and now with a heavy emphasis on the environment.

With the passage of time and the pushback coming from protests, declassified documents, and civil lawsuits, more and more people are waking up to the possibility that things have not added up and maybe another agenda is at play.

A central figure during this period has been Klaus Schwab. For a long time before 2020, he has been talking about a much-needed Fourth Industrial Revolution. He wrote a book with that title published in 2016/17.


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What was he referring to, and how does it connect with everything that has played out so far? The philosophy revolves around how we live, work, and relate to each other; a central piece of this is technology.

We can now see the emergence of themes such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, virtual reality, and the move to introduce programmable money called Central Bank Digital Currencies. The underpinning layer to this is a new world order where control is from a central base in a top-down, authoritarian approach.

The combination of a New World Order with CBDC as a core component would put a final nail in the coffin of democracy, even though the governmental systems of ‘rules for thee but not me’ have continually demonstrated that democracy has existed in theory for the most part.

In case you think that CBDC is a relatively new idea that has gathered speed in the wake of the last two years, you would be mistaken. 

Many who claimed that the last two years were all about an orchestrated effort to bring about vaccine passports, a social credit system based on the government’s version of a digital currency, were considered conspiracy theorists. Now it seems their call was accurate.

Look at the CBDC tracker in this diagram to see how far the groundwork has progressed. You can see how many countries are in the research, proof of concept, or pilot stage.

Currency Wars

It seems ironic and convenient that FTX recently collapsed in the way it did, followed by swift proclamations from all corners of the political sphere that more regulation is needed. 

Growing evidence of involvement in the FTX scandal from across the political spectrum has emerged, leaving many considering whether certain powers created this problem, so they could provide further false justification to usher in their solution.

Were SBF and FTX used in the war between centralization and decentralization to swing things in favor of the WEF agenda and remove cryptocurrency as a competitor?

James Murphy, an SEC attorney and securities lawyer, alluded to fraud and political entanglement at the very minimum in this Coindesk article, in which he lists questions that still need proper answers. He is also predicting an even greater cryptocurrency crash in the wake of recent events.

The domino effect is being felt with BlockFi, for example, recently filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Gemini and Genesis appear to be in trouble too. Certain coins are getting delisted from Coinbase due to low usage.

No sooner has the covid narrative started to fall apart than the emphasis has quickly shifted to emergency climate change, with carbon being the focus and reports of climate lockdowns emerging in certain areas, on top of airport travel disruptions. 

The intended fourth industrial revolution, directed by the globalists, emphasizes a technocracy designed to control the masses and crush businesses threatening their agenda. 

The farmers in the Netherlands are the latest example of being victimized and monopolized by government officials through asset stripping of their land. Asset stripping of this nature has nothing to do with restoring personal well-being and economic freedom.

The Future of Business

The populace is being ushered into a small zone of mobility. In that zone, working from home is more prevalent. More energy is given to the online world due to further digitalization in place of customer service. The line between the physical world and the virtual world is becoming blurred through Artificial Intelligence. Tracking devices are becoming an inherent part of everyday technology.

Consider the mind-boggling possibilities of today’s technology, particularly with Artificial Intelligence. It is one thing to be able to diagnose disease quicker, yet quite something else to find you have lost your job to a robot. 

I recall watching a clip on artificial intelligence applied to a picture of Barack Obama to create a video clip that looked and sounded like him but was not him. I could not tell the difference. I also recall watching a clip about voice-to-text speech in which an internet marketer had paid a lot of money to several individuals to use their photos in technology and change their appearance.

This documentary expands on Artificial Intelligence and its nature as a double-edged sword. The implications depend on who is wielding that sword and to what end.

You can also see how this could connect to a social credit score system, where you are penalized should you not comply with the establishment. Since CBDCs are controlled by the Central Banks, they can turn off your access to money with the click of a button.

There is also a difference between suggested changes and those imposed on you. People are looking at alternative payments, such as gold and bitcoin, to free themselves of this system. Looking at practical alternatives that support the decentralization of power is essential.

The key for entrepreneurs is maintaining integrity around core values where they are genuinely helping clients through their offerings. It is vital to return to or keep fundamental principles rather than to sell your soul and take the path of least resistance for business to survive and thrive. 

As Robert Kennedy junior says, "you cannot comply your way out of tyranny.’" One thing is for sure. It is not business as usual anymore, as the walls of globalization intrude further into business. The farmers in the Netherlands experienced this firsthand.

Three Considerations

Here are three things to encourage you to defer from participating in the dangerous game they are playing while adding strategies in your favor as you seek to serve your clients with dignity, honor, and respect.

Power vs. Force

It is essential to realize that using so-called status and related power to enforce a new world order where the few control the masses is not true power in the real sense. 

It is about force, based on manipulating information and people to suit an agenda rather than encouraging progress through discussion and democracy. Their version of the truth revolves around their say-so rather than education and transparency in a debate.

Those who rely on force and its weapon of fear and propaganda cover up a truly disempowered state based on separation and scarcity perspectives. They fear that people will awaken to their deceptive and manipulative agenda and bring it to an end through a cooperative way of being.

Therefore, it seems ironic that ‘we the people’ comply en masse out of fear arising from the abuse of status and referent power as if we are powerless. 

This short video expands on the theme of power. It follows the rise of Vaclav Havel, a blacklisted playwright in Czechoslovakia who became President in the 80s. He wrote an essay on what he learned about power.

Most importantly, he talks about what it means to operate outside a totalitarian system and live in truth and the practical ways people can realize this.

Another resource worth mentioning is a book called Power v Force by David Hawkins, which goes into more depth on this subject. When you grasp the distinction between force and power in your heart and not just your head, it may awaken you to rise above the fear with a greater appreciation of your power when used as a force for good. 

This is the way of empowerment. Be willing to rise above your fear and live in truth for the sake of humanity and future generations.

The Network Effect

Network Effects has a ‘bible’ dedicated to the network effect, which addresses the technical aspects of networks and the fundamental underpinning layer of people, value, and communication.

They conducted a sizable study in which they surveyed no less than 1000 unicorn companies and concluded that ‘Network Effects are still responsible for 70% of the total value in tech in 2022.’

Let that sink in. When a group gathers in community fashion around something they believe in, and the numbers increase to a critical mass, there is no turning back, a little like the 100th Monkey Effect.

The network effect of businesses creating communities of people who know, like, and trust them because their products and services embody the vision to serve their clients is a winner. Apply yourself diligently with a dedication to this principle.

The entrepreneur has an opportunity to take a stand and hold a mirror up to how businesses can serve and enable people to thrive and achieve economic prosperity.


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Nature and Connection

Nature has inherent intelligence and is excellent for regeneration, clarity, and perspective because it aligns with the Natural Laws.

So, take time away from your computer to be in nature where and when you can. Now more than ever, the entrepreneur needs a clear and strong mind with a well-balanced perspective and creative spirit for present and future challenges. 

Connect with your true power and potential. Reinforce your basic principles for life and business through journaling. Reflect on what functional structures will give your business more independent operational freedom.

Connect with people of principle for encouragement and strength. In the British Isles, more communities of people assemble to support lives and businesses while developing international networks of friends.

Markethive is another example of a parallel business ecosystem and community built outside the walls of totalitarianism in politics. It has a community membership of at least 200 thousand. You are welcome to join us.

It creates the perfect storm, a safe harbor, and a platform where entrepreneurs can operate freely to build such communities. Empowerment and the community effect will rise above anything else. 

We have the opportunity to be proactive in shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution and restore humanity to its rightful state, where well-being and economic prosperity can reign once more. It is time for the entrepreneur to rise and deliver a new economic vision.

 

 

About: Anita Narayan. (United Kingdom) My life's work is about helping individuals to greater freedom through joy and purpose without self-sabotage, so that inspirational legacy can serve generations to come. Find me at my Markethive Profile Page | My Twitter Account | and my LinkedIn Profile.

 

 

 

 

Tim Moseley

Keys To Massive Profits Through Affiliate Marketing

Keys To Massive Profits Through Affiliate Marketing

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Introduction

Affiliate marketing is one of the most effective ways for you to make money online. It allows you to leverage your existing audience, website, and social media accounts to earn commissions on products that you promote. The more clicks or sales that you generate through your affiliate links, the more money you can make in return. If done correctly, affiliate marketing can be an incredibly lucrative way to build passive income without having to rely on SEO or other tactics that take a lot of time and effort. However, before jumping into any affiliate programs out there, it's vital that you first learn how they work and what steps need to be taken in order for them to be profitable for everyone involved—including yourself! In this article we'll cover everything from how to choose the right program(s) for your needs (and budget), setting up an account with them effectively so as not spend too much money per sale generated by these links…

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Looking For Ways To Earn Money Through Affiliate Marketing? Try These Tips!

Affiliate marketing is a great way to earn money online. Affiliates are rewarded for promoting products or services. This can be done through social media, email marketing, and other online channels.

The following tips will help you succeed in affiliate marketing:

  • Choose a niche that interests you (or the type of product) and has good potential for making money.

  • Write content about the niche on your blog site or elsewhere on the web where it can be found by people interested in that topic. You can also write articles for websites related to your niche topic(s). The more traffic these sites receive, the more money they will make from advertisers who pay them to display ads on their website pages as an incentive for visitors to click on those ads which lead them right back into affiliate links which send new customers over to whatever sales page might be set up just waiting patiently there ready and willing (hopefully!) awaiting their arrival!

The Best Way To Approach Affiliate Marketing If You Are Just Starting Out

`The best way to approach affiliate marketing if you are just starting out is to start small.`

Start with a small amount of money, and focus on building relationships with your customers. Once you've figured out how to do this, it is time for step two: finding the best affiliate program for your business. Once you have found the right one, stick with it until your results prove that there are better options available. Then move on again! Be patient and don't give up!

The Essentials Of A Profitable Affiliate Marketing Program

There are a number of factors that you need to take into consideration when starting an affiliate marketing program. These factors will all play a part in the success of your program and can go a long way toward helping you earn more money. If you’re looking for some insight on how to get started with affiliate marketing, here are some tips:

  • Find Your Niche

The first thing you need to do is find your niche. You want to make sure that whatever industry or topic interests you also happens to be profitable as well, because this will determine whether or not it is worth investing time and energy into learning about the industry in question. You should start by narrowing down the topic even further—for example, if “dogs” was one of your interests, then narrowing it down further would mean choosing between “small dogs” vs “large dogs” vs “American Bulldogs” vs “Jack Russell Terriers”—and so on until there's only one option left standing! After choosing which niche category fits best within

Making Your Affiliate Marketing Efforts Pay Off

  • Choose affiliate programs that are relevant to your business. A good choice is one that matches your site users' interests and needs, or at least has a large number of potential customers interested in the product or service you're promoting. Choose an affiliate program based on its size and reach, but also consider how much traffic it generates to avoid wasting time on sites with too few visitors.

  • Look for affiliate programs that offer high commission rates, especially if you're new to affiliate marketing and aren't sure what kind of results are possible from such programs. It's best if the program offers flat rates rather than tiered commission structures (which can make it difficult for newcomers), though even tiered commissions can work well as long as there's room for growth later on.

  • Look for affiliate programs with low payout thresholds—this means you'll get paid sooner rather than later! If there isn't a minimum payout threshold set by the company selling products via affiliates, look instead at what their merchant processor requires; this latter option can vary from merchant processor to merchant processor depending upon their policies regarding payment processing fees.* Consider signing up with multiple companies so as not to rely too heavily on any one company offering services through affiliates; this will help diversify your income stream so that if something happens with any individual company (e.,g., they go out of business) then only some portion thereof will be impacted while other sources remain unaffected.* You should always keep track of how many leads generated by each company representing which types of products/services in order

to see how effective each type will be overall –

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The Most Effective Ways To Use Affiliate Marketing For Your Business

The most effective way to use affiliate marketing is to do it on your blog. Think of the blog as your launch pad for these strategies:

  • Use social media to promote products. You can post links to affiliate products on Twitter, Facebook and any other social media platform you use to connect with potential customers.

  • Add an email list sign-up form where it's easy for people to see it (like at the top of your website). When people sign up for your newsletter, they'll be signing up for more information about you or whatever topic you're writing about (in this case, affiliate marketing). Make sure that when they sign up they also get access to free resources like bonus content or free guides related indirectly related through an offer code that gets them a discount off their next purchase … which means more money in your pocket!

This is where things get really fun because now that we know what makes someone want something (because we gave them a reason), how do we get them interested without just throwing out "buy this" every five seconds?" You guessed it — video! Video is all over social media these days so if nothing else becomes clear from all this talk about video then let me tell

you one thing: use video! You can do live videos on Facebook using something like Periscope or Meerkat; upload recorded videos onto YouTube; create animated explainer videos using PowToon and many other tools available today. Then share those videos wherever people go online such as social channels like Facebook & Twitter etc., but don't forget email too since there's still lots of people who prefer getting emails rather than checking out websites etc."

Your biggest challenge will be finding what niche to go after and what affiliate programs will be the most profitable for you.

Your biggest challenge will be finding what niche to go after and what affiliate programs will be the most profitable for you.

If you have a passion for something, then that is where your niche should lie. For example, if you love fishing and know everything about fishing lures, then it would make sense for you to start an ecommerce website selling fishing lures. You could then join an affiliate program which would give you commissions from every sale made through your website or blog by using their links on social media sites like Facebook or Twitter.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you learn more about what affiliate marketing is, how to use it to your advantage, and the best ways to make your affiliate marketing efforts pay off.

Tim Moseley

Slightly cooler US inflation report boosts gold silver

Slightly cooler U.S. inflation report boosts gold, silver

Gold and silver prices are solidly higher in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, but down from daily highs, following a slightly tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation report. Gold surged to a five-month high and silver a seven-month high right after the report’s release. February gold was last up $26.70 at $1,818.90 and March silver was up $0.407 at $23.81.

The U.S. consumer price index report for November showed a rise of 0.1% from October and was up 7.1%, year-on-year. CPI was forecast to come in up 0.3% from October and up 7.3%, year-on-year. The slightly cooler-than-expected inflation data was enough to rally the stock and financial markets, and the metals, while tanking the U.S. dollar index. The CPI report lands in the camp of the U.S. monetary policy doves, who want to see the Federal Reserve back off the accelerator on its aggressive monetary policy tightening path.

U.S. stock indexes are mixed at midday and have lost early strong gains in the aftermath of the CPI report. After the initial euphoria from the CPI report, traders and investors realized the Federal Reserve still has some tightening of monetary policy in their sights. The Fed’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting began Tuesday morning and ends Wednesday afternoon with a statement and press conference from Fed Chair Powell. The FOMC is very likely to raise U.S. interest rates by 0.5%. The European Central Bank and the Bank of England meet on Thursday and are likely to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve with half-point rate hikes.

 Deutsche Bank wants back in the gold market after eight-year absence

The key outside markets today see the U.S. dollar index sharply down and hitting a 5.5-month low. Nymex crude oil prices are sharply higher and trading around $75.85 a barrel. A major oil pipeline in the U.S. has been shut due to a leak, and that’s supporting Nymex crude oil prices this week. Meantime, the yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note is presently 3.492% and fell after the cooler CPI report.

Technically, February gold futures prices hit a five-month high today. The gold futures bulls have the firm overall near-term technical advantage. Prices are in a five-week-old uptrend on the daily bar chart. Bulls’ next upside price objective is to produce a close above solid resistance at $1,900.00. Bears' next near-term downside price objective is pushing futures prices below solid technical support at $1,775.00. First resistance is seen at $1,822.90 and then at today’s high of $1,836.90. First support is seen at $1,800.00 and then at this week’s low of $1,789.00. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 7.0

March silver futures prices hit a seven-month high today. The silver bulls have the firm overall near-term technical advantage. Prices are in a choppy 3.5-month-old uptrend on the daily bar chart. Silver bulls' next upside price objective is closing prices above solid technical resistance at $25.00. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid support at $22.00. First resistance is seen at today’s high of $24.39 and then at $25.00. Next support is seen at this week’s low of $23.32 and then at $23.00. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 7.0.

March N.Y. copper closed up 425 points at 364.25 cents today. Prices closed nearer the session low today. The copper bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage. Copper bulls' next upside price objective is pushing and closing prices above solid technical resistance at 400.00 cents. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid technical support at 354.70 cents. First resistance is seen at today’s high of 392.90 cents and then at the November high of 394.70 cents. First support is seen at this week’s low of 378.60 cents and then at 370.00 cents. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 6.0.

By Jim Wyckoff

For Kitco News

Time to Buy Gold and Silver

Tim Moseley

Consider the Advantages of Developing Delayed Satisfaction as a Habit for Better Results in All Areas of Life

Consider the Advantages of Developing Delayed Satisfaction as a Habit for Better Results in All Areas of Life

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Introduction

Delayed gratification is the ability to resist the temptation of an immediate reward in exchange for a larger benefit later on. When we choose to wait for something, whether it's a treat or another type of reward, we're able to better appreciate what we receive when we finally get it. We also learn how to manage our time wisely and make better decisions about what things are worth waiting for.

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Everyday Examples of Delayed Gratification

  • This is especially true with money. You may think that it's smarter to buy something now, but the truth is that if you can wait and save up your money, the reward will be much greater in the future. For example, buying an expensive video game today might sound tempting because it looks cool and has all kinds of new features. But buying a used copy for half the price could mean having enough money to buy two more games down the road instead of just one brand new one!

  • Delayed gratification also applies to time. If you're busy working on something at work today but know that taking tomorrow off would be better for your health or mental well-being, delaying gratification means putting in extra effort so that later on in life (or even right away) when you do take time off from work or school—say during summer break—you'll feel like it's worth enjoying yourself without feeling guilty about skipping out earlier than necessary because of how much work there was left undone before leaving early!

The Marshmallow Experiment

In the 1960s, Stanford researchers conducted a series of studies to test whether children who had better self-control were more likely to succeed in life. The experiment was simple: give them a marshmallow and tell them they can eat it now, or wait 15 minutes and get two.

The results were astounding: those who delayed gratification went on to have higher SAT scores, better performance at work and greater social adjustment as adults. Kids who could delay gratification also scored higher on measures of empathy and self-esteem—and even turned out to be less likely to become obese later in life!

Why Delayed Gratification Is Important in Life

Why is delayed gratification such an important life skill?

  • You can achieve long-term goals.

  • You can increase your self-worth.

  • You can increase your self-control.

Short Term vs. Long-Term Needs

In order to make the best choices, you'll want to think about your short-term and long-term needs. This is important because your short-term needs are more important than your long-term needs.

Short term needs include things like food, shelter, and safety. You can't live without these things. You may have heard the phrase "starve a cold—feed a fever," which means that if you don't eat when you're sick with a stomach virus (or any other illness), then it's likely that you will die from starvation before the flu or whatever else has made its way into your body runs its course.

Long term needs are things like education and career—things that aren't immediately necessary for survival but will be vital in providing you with happiness and fulfillment in life as well as financial stability in case those pesky short-terms get out of hand (which they often do).

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Many people today have problems with delayed gratification and it can often lead to failures in many areas of life.

Many people today have problems with delayed gratification and it can often lead to failures in many areas of life. A person who experiences difficulty delaying gratification may struggle to stay focused on the task at hand, or may feel the need for instant gratification when faced with difficult situations.

The employee who doesn't learn how to delay gratification will find it difficult to work well on tasks that require attention for a longer period of time. He or she may be easily distracted by coworkers or other things happening around them, making it hard for him or her to focus on the task at hand. The employee who has learned how to practice delayed gratification will feel more confident during projects that take longer than expected because he/she knows they can finish them if they just stick with it!

Delaying gratification is also important in relationships because we all know that relationships take work! If you want your relationship with someone else – whether a friend, relative or partner – then you'll need some patience if things don't go exactly as planned…and this might mean delaying your desires until later so that everyone can be happy now rather than later!

Conclusion

The benefits of delayed gratification are numerous and it is a skill that all of us need to master. The ability to delay immediate rewards in favor of long-term goals is crucial for success in life. It can help you reach your goals faster, avoid unnecessary stress caused by impulsive behavior, save money and so much more!

Tim Moseley

Gold silver see routine profit taking

Gold, silver see routine profit taking

Gold and silver prices are solidly lower in midday U.S. trading Monday. Normal corrective pullbacks and some profit taking by the shorter-term futures traders were featured to start the trading week, following recent good price gains for both metals. A firmer U.S. dollar index on this day also worked against the metals market bulls. February gold was last down $17.70 at $1,792.90 and March silver was down $0.287 at $23.435.

Traders await a major U.S. data point on Tuesday–the consumer price index report for November, out at 8:30 a.m. EST. The CPI is seen coming in up 7.3%, year-on-year.

Major central banks will this week complete the most aggressive year for interest-rate hikes in four decades with their fight against inflation still not over even as their economies slow. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting begins Tuesday morning and ends Wednesday afternoon with a statement and press conference from Fed Chair Powell. The FOMC is mostly likely to raise U.S. interest rates by 0.5%. Then, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England meet on Thursday and are likely to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve with half-point rate hikes.

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The key outside markets today see the U.S. dollar index modestly up. Nymex crude oil prices are higher and trading around $72.75 a barrel. Prices last Friday hit an 11-month low. Meantime, the yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note is presently 3.593%.

Technically, February gold futures bulls still have the overall near-term technical advantage. Prices are in a five-week-old uptrend on the daily bar chart. Bulls’ next upside price objective is to produce a close above solid resistance at the December high of $1,822.90. Bears' next near-term downside price objective is pushing futures prices below solid technical support at $1,750.00. First resistance is seen at $1,800.00 and then at today’s high of $1,809.30. First support is seen at last week’s low of $1,778.10 and then at $1,770.00. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 6.0

March silver futures bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage. Prices are in a choppy 3.5-month-old uptrend on the daily bar chart. Silver bulls' next upside price objective is closing prices above solid technical resistance at $25.00. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid support at $22.00. First resistance is seen at the December high of $23.90 and then at $24.00. Next support is seen at $23.00 and then at $22.50. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 6.5.

March N.Y. copper closed down 830 points at 379.55 cents today. Prices closed nearer the session low today. The copper bulls have the overall near-term technical advantage. Copper bulls' next upside price objective is pushing and closing prices above solid technical resistance at 400.00 cents. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid technical support at 354.70 cents. First resistance is seen at today’s high of 385.95 cents and then at 390.00 cents. First support is seen at last week’s low of 377.30 cents and then at 370.00 cents. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 6.0.

By Jim Wyckoff

For Kitco News

Time to Buy Gold and Silver

Tim Moseley

Hawkish Fed surprise could knock down gold price next week

Hawkish Fed surprise could knock down gold price next week

Even though gold is looking to end the week above $1,800 an ounce, there is a high chance for a move lower as the Federal Reserve can still surprise on the hawkish side, according to analysts.

Despite the rally, the precious metal is trading essentially flat on the week, with February Comex gold futures last at $1,815 an ounce.

All eyes are now on the November inflation figure after the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose more than expected.

The CPI print is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, with analysts warning that inflation will likely remain elevated and be slow to decelerate.

"Next week, the CPI is anticipated to trend in the right direction, but it won't come down as quickly as many anticipate. I'm partially bearish on gold next week," OANDA senior market analyst Edward Moya told Kitco News. "Post-Fed, gold could be reeling but then eventually settling higher. Looking at a potential downside for next week, but that will be short-lived."

What to expect from the Fed

The Fed will announce another rate hike on Wednesday, with markets looking for a slower tightening pace of 50 bps versus 75 bps. But a slower pace does not necessarily mean the U.S. central bank is pivoting away from its plan. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has already warned that rates might have to stay higher for longer.

Investors will be paying close attention to the updated dot plot, economic projections, and the language Powell uses during the press conference.

"The new dot plot and new economic forecasts are risk factors for gold. Message from Powell and other Fed speakers has been that the pace of hikes may slow, but we may still see a terminal rate that is somewhat higher," TD Securities commodity strategist Daniel Ghali told Kitco News.

Ghali added that gold has been benefiting from a short-covering rally that is now close to its end. "We've seen a substantial amount of short-covering, which contributed to the rise in gold prices. As the year draws to a close, money managers are reluctant to put on a substantial amount of risk on the table. From this point on, most short covering is now in the rearview, and prices are still at risk of a more hawkish Fed on the horizon," he noted.

How investors interpret the Fed's messaging will also be important, Moya explained. "It will be interesting to see how investors feel about the Fed. Will this be the last hike followed by a pause? You could still make a case that they could go another 50 bps in February. And then, in March, it would be a toss-up. It still seems that more tightening is warranted," he said.

Aside from the macro data, geopolitics might start playing a bigger role for gold again as the war in Ukraine could escalate further, Moya warned.

"That is something we need to stay on top of. Risks of the war escalating further are once again circulating. That is going to give gold some safe haven value," he said.

Russian forces stepped up activity on Friday, shelling the entire front line in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia's President Vladimir Putin accused the West of "exploiting" Ukraine and using its people as "cannon fodder."

Gold price levels to watch

For gold to make another significant move higher, it needs to cross its 200-day moving average at $1,821, RJO Futures senior market strategist Frank Cholly told Kitco News. "The $1,821 level is very critical. If the market can close above it, then I get bullish. Right now, gold is struggling to get above the 200-day moving average. This is also where it topped out last week," he said.

The outlook on where rates will be next year is what will give gold its direction next week, Cholly added, noting that he is keeping a close eye on the U.S. dollar as well.

Ghali said that more buying would come in at the $1,830 an ounce level, while a drop to $1,740 an ounce could trigger a selloff.

Moya sees $1,775 as key support for gold and $1,830 as an upper boundary in the current price range.
 

Data to watch next week

Tuesday: U.S. CPI

Wednesday: Fed rate decision with FOMC economic projections

Thursday: ECB rate decision, Bank of England decision, U.S. retail sales, U.S. jobless claims, N.Y. Empire State manufacturing index, Philly Fed Manufacturing index

By Anna Golubova

For Kitco News

Time to Buy Gold and Silver

Tim Moseley

100 a Day Flipping Insanely Simply Sites

$100 a Day Flipping Insanely Simply Sites

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Introduction

Site flipping is a great way to make money online. It's not easy and it takes time, but it can be very lucrative once you get the hang of it. In this post, we'll go over what site flipping is and how you can do it yourself!

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What's a site flip?

Site flipping is a way to make money online. You buy a website, make some changes, and sell it for more than you paid. Sounds simple, right? Well, it can be if you know the right tricks. But if you don’t have any experience or don’t know where to start, then this might seem like an impossible task.

Luckily for you, this article has all the information needed to start site flipping as soon as possible with no prior knowledge required!

In this guide we'll cover:

  • What is site flipping?

  • How much money can I make from doing this?

  • Why should I start now instead of later when my skills are better developed?

  • Who should NOT try this method (and why)?

How can you make $100 per day flipping sites?

If you're looking to make $100 per day, or more, flipping sites, the answer is yes. You can do this.

But it's not easy. It takes a lot of work and a lot of studying. And like any other venture that requires hard work and dedication for success—like building an app, or starting a company—you'll have to learn how to navigate through all the information out there on how to make money online with websites before getting anywhere close.

Finding a template

Finding a template that you like is important. Make sure it is something you are interested in and can do. This will be the easiest and most profitable for you, especially if you have no previous experience with website design or eCommerce.

If your goal is to create a blog, then try searching for “blog themes” on Google or any other search engine of your choice. You can also check out ThemeForest which has thousands of great themes with some being free while others cost money (the average theme costs around $20).

Once you find one that catches your eye and fits all the criteria above (i.e., simple layout and design), download the theme then open it up in WordPress by going to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme > upload file from computer option at top right corner of browser window).

Creating your site

Once you've decided how your site will look, it's time to start creating it. This section will walk you through the process of finding a great domain name, choosing a good hosting service, setting up your site using WordPress, and using some tools to create your content.

Monetizing your site

Once you have a site online and are getting regular traffic, there are several ways to monetize your website. Some are more lucrative than others.

  • Google Adsense – Adsense ads appear on your site and allow you to earn money every time someone clicks on one of the ads. The amount per click is determined by how much advertisers are willing to pay for each click and the quality of their ad content, but it's usually somewhere between $0.10-$1 per click (this varies depending on your niche). You can use a tool like Adsense Checker to see how much traffic your site generates in order to determine how much money this method will make for you each month.

  • Amazon Affiliate Program – This program allows you to sell other people's products from Amazon through links that direct customers directly back into the seller's account at no extra cost or commission paid out by sellers themselves aside from what they're already paying for each product sold via affiliate link (which amounts typically range between 4-15%) so long as both parties meet certain conditions such as having an active account with adequate funds available balance etc…If all goes well then everyone wins!

Marketing your site (for more money)

When it comes to marketing your site, the first step is to understand the amount of traffic you need. This will determine what type of marketing you should use and how much money you should spend on it.

Next, develop a conversion funnel that helps people buy from you as quickly as possible. A good funnel will also encourage them to come back for repeat purchases once they've bought from you once or twice already.

This is where most people stop when making sites that make $100 a day online but there's still more work to do! You need to get people who are interested in buying from your site onto your mailing list so that they can be sold again later when their product becomes available again (i.e., after shipping delays).

Wrap up/selling your site

Once you've found your buyer, the next step is to finalize the deal.

  • When negotiating for a price, be sure to consider all factors that will impact how much you sell your site for. For example, what's the buyer's budget?

  • Always ask for more than what you want them to pay so that there's room for negotiation. If they don't like what you're asking, they'll come back with their own offer which could end up being less than what they wanted in the first place!

  • If a potential buyer makes an offer on your site and wants it right away, this is probably not good news because it means there are other sites competing with yours and someone else might buy yours before this person does if left unchecked. This could lead them into thinking twice about buying from another seller which means no sale at all!

Sellers should always remember these three key principles when selling their site: The seller needs to stay motivated during negotiations so he or she doesn't end up losing money on his investment; buyers shouldn't panic when faced with new competition since this can help lower prices across all sellers whether they realize it or not; lastly but most importantly (and here comes my favorite quote ever) "Make sure everyone gets paid!"

Site flipping is definitely a great way to make money online. Find the right niche for you and get to work!

Site flipping is definitely a great way to make money online. Find the right niche for you and get to work!

There are many ways to make money online, but site flipping is one of the easiest. If you want to learn more about site flipping in general, check out this article: https://jeangalea.com/beginners-guide-to-website-flipping/

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a way to make money online that doesn’t require any technical knowledge or skills, site flipping can be an awesome option. It’s easy and fast—and the best part is that you don’t have to spend any money on expensive software or equipment! All it takes is some basic HTML knowledge (or access to someone who does) and some time spent learning from other people who have already done this successfully before.

Tim Moseley

Russia’s gold reserves a target in US defense spending bill

Russia's gold reserves a target in U.S. defense spending bill

The U.S. continues to target Russia's massive gold reserves in an effort to sanction the country for its nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine.

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which will boost defense spending to a record $858 billion next year.

However, the spending bill also includes an amendment that makes it difficult for Russia to use its massive horde of gold. The proposed legislation would directly sanction any U.S. entities that transact with or transport gold from Russia's central bank reserves.

The amendment is similar to a bill introduced in March by independent Senator from Main Angus King, Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Bill Hagerty of Tennessee and Democratic Senator from New Hampshire Maggie Hassan.

"Russia's massive gold supply is one of the few remaining assets that Putin can tap to bankroll his country's violent, bloody expansionism," King told CNN in a statement. "By sanctioning these reserves, we can further isolate Russia from the world's economy and increase the difficulty of Putin's increasingly-costly military campaign."

Russia's central bank has the fifth largest gold reserves in the world at 2,298.50 tonnes, currently valued at $133.6 billion.

"Having this national security imperative in a national defense bill is a clear and powerful way to undercut Putin's illegal, amoral acts and make the financial pinch tighter," King added in his statement.

Sentiment in gold evenly split as prices end the week at a four-month high

Russia's gold has been the target of sanction through 2022. In March, just after Russia invaded Ukraine, the London Bullion Market Association suspended six Russian gold and silver refineries from its Good Delivery list, effectively cutting Russia off from the London precious metals market. In June, leaders of the seven largest economies in the world banned imports of Russian gold.

However, some analysts have said that the western sanctions on Russia have had a negligible effect on the gold market. Russia can still sell its gold to China and Middle Eastern nations.

After passing the House, the legislation will now move to the Senate for a vote.

By Neils Christensen

For Kitco News

Time to Buy Gold and Silver

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10 Money-Mindset Hacks for Entrepreneurs

10 Money-Mindset Hacks for Entrepreneurs

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Introduction

In this article, we'll cover ten money-mindset hacks that can help you stop sabotaging your own business dreams.

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Make a decision about your relationship with money.

  • Make a decision about your relationship with money.

  • Decide what is most important to you and how you want to spend the time, people, and resources that are available to you.

Make lists of your physical and emotional triggers regarding money.

If the phrase “money mindset hack” sounds like a buzzword to you, it might be time for an educational course in self-awareness. One of the best ways to start this process is by taking a look at your physical and emotional triggers around money.

>What are your physical and emotional triggers? Take note of any patterns that emerge as you think about them. How do they make you feel? Do they bring up anger, shame, guilt or another emotion? What causes these feelings?

One common trigger is the sense that someone else has more than you do—and often when someone else has more than us, it's because we're not doing enough with our own money (even if it's just a perception). Another common trigger is fear: fear of missing out on a lucrative opportunity or fear around investing in yourself (and therefore increasing your earning potential) at all costs.

Get clear about what you want to use your money for.

The first thing you need to do is figure out what your goals are. Before you start saving and investing money, it's important to define exactly what you want to use the money for. Do you want it for a new car? A house? To start a family? Or something else entirely? Writing down these goals will help keep your mind focused on how much time and energy they require when making decisions about spending or saving money.

Setting specific goals is an essential part of developing good financial habits, but don't worry if those goals seem incredibly ambitious! Your goal shouldn't be "I want $100 million." Instead, think about what tangible fitness goals could achieve in 3-6 months: maybe running two miles without stopping, or getting up early every day by 6am; or doing 500 pushups by next month. These smaller achievements will help keep your motivation high during times when it might otherwise dwindle away because of setbacks or challenges along the way (like losing weight).

Collect the stories you tell yourself about money (and finances).

This is a very simple exercise that you can do in one afternoon.

  • Write down your inner dialogue about money and finances as it currently stands. The more honest, the better. If this feels like a challenging task, start with something easy: What do I tell myself when I'm buying groceries? Or when my credit card bill arrives?

  • Once you've written down everything, look for patterns and themes in your stories about money (and finances). Are there any common threads between them? Why are these stories important to me? How does each story help me get what I want from life or how does it hold me back from what I want to accomplish?

  • Finally, ask yourself why these particular stories are so important to you; after all, they're just thoughts—they don't have control over our actions or reactions (unless they're really strong ones!).

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Set beliefs that are aligned with what you truly want in your life and business.

It's important to understand the power of your beliefs. They're the foundation of your mindset, and they determine how you perceive reality. When you believe something is true, it affects everything in your life—from the way you see yourself and treat others to how successful (or not) your business will be.

For example, let's say that one of your core values is compassion for others. If someone mistreats you or doesn't value what you do for them, it might not bother or upset you personally; instead, it may just make sense that they don't understand how valuable their actions are as an opportunity for growth. On the other hand, if someone gets frustrated with themselves because they aren't doing well enough at something in their lives or business—even though everyone makes mistakes—that person might get angry because there's no easy solution available to fix the situation immediately!

If this sounds like a familiar scenario for some reason…it probably is! In both examples above (the first being compassionate vs non-complacent), both parties have different beliefs about what's happening around them in terms of other people's behavior versus their own performance as individuals/entrepreneurs respectively within those circumstances."

Give yourself permission to receive even more abundance.

Giving yourself permission to receive more abundance is a powerful way to get your mind aligned with what truly matters most: your dreams. When you start thinking about all the good things in life, you build up an inner momentum that makes it easier for everything else—money included—to flow into your life.

This practice can be applied in many ways, including through gratitude and visualization exercises.

First, write down 10 things you're grateful for right now. Do this immediately if possible; otherwise, do it today before bedtime. This exercise helps remind us of the abundance we already have in our lives and helps us focus on what really matters instead of fretting over money problems or daydreaming about leaving town and starting a new life somewhere else (which would only distract from paying off debt).

Choose options that align with your new money beliefs.

If you have money beliefs that are outdated, it's time to let go of them. It's not easy, but it can be done.

The first step is to create a list of all the money beliefs that are holding you back from having the career/relationship/money situation that you want. Then, take this list and look for ways to align your current behaviors with these new beliefs. For example, if one of your top values includes "making more money," then select an option that will help get there:

For instance:

If one of my goals is making more money this month than last month (which it is), then I could start another side hustle or ask for a raise at work!

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Work on your relationship with time.

  • Time is a commodity. It's finite, and you can only do so much in a day. So, if you want to become more financially successful, it's important to work on managing your time well.

  • Being more conscious of how you spend your time will help both with personal goals and business endeavors. If you want to be able to go on vacation or take long lunches every once in a while, then make sure that this happens by setting aside blocks of “me time” in your calendar or blocking off specific periods when you won't be available for work emails or calls (or texts).

If your goal is making money as an entrepreneur or freelancer, then remember that there are only 24 hours in a day—and some days those hours are shorter than others depending on what other commitments come up during the week. If something unexpected comes up during business hours like an urgent email from clients requesting changes to their website design before it goes live tomorrow morning at 10 AM PST; don't panic! Instead, focus on prioritizing tasks based on their importance rather than worrying about whether there's enough available time left over after dealing with everything else later; just make sure everything gets done without sacrificing quality just because deadlines have been moved up unexpectedly due!

Stop comparing yourself to others and their success.

  • Stop comparing yourself to others and their success.

  • This is one of the biggest obstacles for entrepreneurs but is also one of the easiest to overcome. There’s no doubt that it can be natural and even helpful to compare yourself with others, especially when you feel like you’re struggling or not getting what you want from your business. But constantly looking at other people’s success stories can be a huge distraction from your own goals, and will leave you feeling bad about yourself instead of empowered by your vision for what’s possible. It also doesn't help if someone else has done something similar in their business before or better than yours—you have no control over what they do (or don't do), so why waste time worrying about it?

Declutter and organize your home and office space.

Declutter and organize your home and office space. Clean, clean, clean. If you have a messy desk or piles of papers on the floor, it is time to get rid of them. The same goes for your home office: clear out all the unnecessary things in your workspace, keep it organized and clean up after yourself. This will help prevent distractions while you're working so that you can focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about other things around you (or feeling guilt because there are too many things on your desk).

It is possible to have a supportive mindset about money

Your money mindset is a choice. You can have a supportive mindset about your business and life, and you can change it if you want to.

Money is a tool. It is not the enemy, but it's also not the solution. One of my favorite quotes about money comes from author Robert Kiyosaki: “Money amplifies your goodness or your badness."

If you're doing something that makes other people happy—like helping them with their problems—and you charge for that service, then there's nothing wrong with charging someone for what they've paid for! To me this feels like an honest transaction where both parties are getting what they need from each other (and maybe even some extra benefit).

Conclusion

Money is a tool that we can use to create the most amazing life for ourselves. The more we are able to move past our limiting beliefs about money and abundance, the more we will be able to focus on what is truly important in life. This will help us live up to our full potential as entrepreneurs.

Tim Moseley

The Artist that came out of the Winter