Wars Asset Stripping and The Real War

Wars, Asset Stripping and The Real World War

With rumors of World War III and nuclear war abounding in the mainstream news, especially in the wake of the Nord Stream enquiry, this article explores the concept of wars, and looks at how asset stripping suggests that the real war lies elsewhere.  

Most importantly it shares how you can play your part in bringing an end to the wars. It is hard to do justice to this topic in one article so as with all articles of this nature, please use it as a point of reference for your own further investigation and research.

Definitions

When you think of a war what is the first thing that comes to your mind, and how would you define a war? A working definition might be that a war is something that happens between 2 countries or more. The Vietnam War, The Iraq War, and most recently Russia v Ukraine are examples of wars. However in examining the roots of war I would like to suggest another angle from which to view it, which starts within an individual.

If you agree with the natural law of cause and effect, you would appreciate that all wars start as a thought within a person, and that the manifestation is an effect of that cause, as it takes shape and materializes, whether through an individual or a collective group of people buying into the idea.

In simple terms a war is the result of a lack of capacity to resolve conflicts in a peaceable way, such that they get displaced onto people, things and nations, causing harm and loss of life and/or possessions.

Most if not all wars carry the themes of the control of money and possessions in their wake, whether it be in the name of religion or otherwise. You may think that the government funds the wars, but it is ultimately borne by we the people through multiple taxation, and the misappropriation of that money by the government in so doing. Wars can come in many forms and sizes. Here are some examples.

Cold War

A Cold War is defined online as ‘a state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.’

Proxy War

According to the online oxford dictionary the definition of a war is one that is ‘instigated by a major power which does not itself become involved’ In other words someone else is doing their bidding knowingly or unknowingly. The Russia Ukraine war has been posited as an example of a proxy war. Take a listen to this exposition by Aaron Mate on the Russell Brand Show.

Guerilla Warfare

This is the description given to a less common war where a small group of people are up against a bigger group. It is usually revolutionary in nature against occupying forces or armies.

It is also highly tactical due to the difference in size of the two opposing factions. In fact Lao Tzu covered such tactics in his book The Art of War. 

 “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”

The above is one example of how, deception and propaganda are tactics used to defeat the enemy.

War Re-examined

While it may seem that each government involved in war puts up the funding for their country, this idea has been challenged across history, with a different assertion, which carries the tones of the mix of a cold war, a proxy war scenario, and guerilla warfare throughout.

9/11 Revisited

You may be able to recall quite vividly your whereabouts on the day the events of 9/11 hit the news. I know I did. Like many I watched the horror events unfold as they were reported on the news media, along with the swift verdict of a terrorist attack as the conclusion.

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I went along with that at first because by all appearances it seemed that way. It was only as the dust settled on the event that certain disparities became evident that went beyond government incompetence. Some of those disparities included:

  • The premature contamination of a crime scene
  • The quick dismissal of the suggestion that what was witnessed was akin to a controlled demolition
  • The BBC news reporting the collapse of one of the buildings before it actually happened
  • The discovery of relatively untainted passports in the molten ash

Over time more of the American people have concluded that they have been misled by their government. The fast gaining view is that 9/11 was a false flag which saw The Patriot Act come into play, allowing the government to increase surveillance on its people. Some have gone further to suggest that the removal of trillions of dollars and gold was part of the agenda for which a diversion was needed.

Covid – 2019 Revisited

There are some striking parallels between 9/11 and the so-called CoVid outbreak. Imagine you are in a theater watching a production when somebody stands up and shouts ‘fire’. The immediate reaction is that everyone runs for the exit. There is no time for analysis at that point. Benefit of the doubt is given.

Then imagine that you turn around from a distance, and do not see the gathering smoke and flames which usually accompanies an event? Like 9/11 many things did not add up. At first most people ran for cover and did as they were told. When the figure slipped in that this had a 99.9% approximate recovery rate, the wheels that validated this as a pandemic started to come off the proverbial wagon.

That does not sound like the figures which equate to a pandemic, unless you focus on the number of cases, and then amplify those figures by labeling non related deaths as CovidThe implosion gathered pace when the PCR test was stopped in December 2021 on the grounds that it was inaccurate. Even though Chris Whitty [UK] heralded this as no more than the common cold back in March 2020, and Bill Gates recently and belatedly backed that up, the desired effect had gripped much of the population. 

They had been conditioned to believe what the government told them without question. Many complied with the jab recommendations out of trust, and any that questioned or decided otherwise were labelled as conspiracy theorists and potential murderers. 

If we venture beyond the obvious matters of lockdown, marketing of jabs and silencing of those who questioned the narrative, there was the incredible line of inquiry about patents discussed by David Martin. David Martin worked in national intelligence as an analyst studying linguistic genomics and exposed one of the biggest tax fraud operations in America.

His scrutiny of patents and how they relate to certain diseases was an education to say the least, and added more fuel to the fire of the efficacy of the narrative we were sold. Note in the documentary, his comment about coronavirus being deemed to be an easily exploitable mechanism for ‘good and ill’.

The question had been posed. How can you have a patent for a naturally occurring virus such as the novel coronavirus? Either the patent is illegal or the virus is man made.

There’s a saying that in a sea of corruption the truth takes a while to surface, and certainly serious questions are arising as time goes with this. It is notable that a war has broken out between Ukraine and Russia, at a time when declassified documents were evidencing gain of function studies with viruses. 

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The list of jab injuries surpasses what has gone before, yet calls to stop the experimentation have gone unheeded. In the past they would have been stopped. This is remarkable given that it is now known that Pfizer blanked many of their documents relating to the experimentation and have also said they did not know before they went to market if their jabs would prevent the virus.

Their argument of course is that they needed to act quickly, which only begs the question as to why they did not at least exhaust the use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as examples of effective and safe medicine against viruses. So why not allow people to make an informed choice, rather than coerce them into taking the jabs or villifying them if they objected and expressed reservation? This is especially relevant given that they have never isolated and identified this ‘novel’ virus, as verified through Freedom of Information Act requests. 

The argument now gathering momentum is that there was an orchestrated attempt to crash the economy, as the nations were already bankrupt, in order to introduce the CBDC, which would undergird the New World Order, and essentially control the populace, a bit like the social credit system in China. The latest UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has wasted no time announcing CBDC as the intended direction.

The same question arises here as for 9/11. If we are being misled, why would the powers that be go to such lengths and turn on their own to do this?  Former technical director of NASA Chief Bill Binney offers an inside view and explanation with reference to surveillance as it relates to population control, and totalitarianism.

Another clue that leaves an enduring trail is the assertion that the banking cartel funds both sides of the war. The obvious references are the Rockefellers and Rothschilds. Here is what David Rockefeller said before 1981 when he was Chairman of Chase Manhattan Bank.

“We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we need is the right major crisis and the nation will accept the New World Order.” 

Is it a surprise to learn of John D Rockefeller’s controlling influence in media, money, education, health and politics, and that he was dubbed the founder of the pharmaceutical industry? Is it a wonder that medical error is the third leading cause of death in America with such influence behind the scenes?

So the concept of crisis is a core part of their strategy, and it goes back beyond the era of the Rockefellers, although they seem to turn up in a lot of places. This money masters article traces the history and interface between politics and banking and is well worth a watch to understand the context on which the assertion is made, namely that bankers rule the world and are the true perpetrators of such global events.

If this assertion is true that means most if not all wars are illegitimate if not unlawful. It also means that those funding the wars in this manner create and drive the narrative. What cannot be disputed is that wars reduce populations and leave massive debt, and ultimately it is we the people who pick up the bill indirectly through multiple taxation. Whilst I do not mind paying taxes to build my community and country I do mind paying taxes to fund illegitimate and unlawful wars.

Now in a genuine war you might expect deception and manipulation of information in order to defeat the enemy, as Lao Tzu alludes to in his tactics of war. However, when this strategy is turned against innocent people who fund their government believing that they are using those resources on their behalf to add to the quality of life, this becomes a different matter altogether.

As long as humanity remains ignorant to this the same few will just keep rinsing and repeating their agenda. When they don’t bother to hide their intentions you can glean from this that this is the acid test of whether their planned conditioning of the people through mass media and abuse of their status has succeeded.

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false."  – William J. Casey, CIA Director (1981).

The Real War

Some have described the real ongoing war as one based on religion or race, and while this may have merit, the concept of asset stripping carries a greater clue and broader scope as to the nature of the real war in play.

Asset Stripping and War

One of the dictionary definitions for asset stripping is as follows:

‘the practice of taking over a company in financial difficulties and selling each of its assets separately at a profit without regard for the company's future.’

Now if you apply that definition to the well known true story of the confiscation of gold from the people in 1933 when America went bankrupt, it seems that the definition was flipped in favor of the ones experiencing ‘financial difficulty’ in the form of bankruptcy. 

They, the government, were able to strip the people of their hard earned money through an executive order, so that they could continue to operate in business. They managed to convince the people that the ownership of gold was hurting the economy, and most bought into it through belief or fear or both. 

The abuse of power led to the selling of a false narrative, which enabled them to profit from the gold they confiscated, while pushing the people into further debt and enslavement. This game of smoke and mirrors has been played for so long, that they do not bother to hide it anymore, leaning instead on the ignorance and conditioning of the people so they can openly pillage them.

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Asset stripping can take many forms. Since 2020, here in the UK certain bills have been passed through parliament by decree, which further restricts privacy and freedom of choice.

The Coronavirus Act 2020 –  this allows you to be medically detained and injected against your will if you are suspected to be infected.

The Telecommunications Leasehold Act 2021 – applies to leasehold properties where access can be gained to install communication transmitters, receivers including 5G masts without needing the permission of the landlord.

Financial Services Act 2021 – allowing funds to be removed automatically from your account.

Data is an inherent theme and of itself another asset being stripped. This got highlighted in the case of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Two years ago the UK government under Boris Johnson intimated that they cannot guarantee they would not sell off the NHS and share our health data with external third parties.

Coming up in the UK is the move to remove Human Rights with the abolishment of peaceful protest, as one example. Also unfolding under the guise of climate change are climate lockdowns. In Kent and Oxford you can now be fined for driving outside of your zone for more than 15 minutes.

Over in the Netherlands there is a concerted targeting and shutting down of farmers by the government, in the name of climate change. It is not that there are no issues regarding health and climate, yet much of what we are told through the media relies on the controlling influence, the motive and the agenda of those invoking their powers.

So far it appears that at the very least there is an overreach and disproportionate attention given to these matters which are not advancing humanity in general, but are stealing from them in a dystopian fashion.

Is it possible therefore, that 9/11, Covid 19, Ukraine v Russia, are examples of  distractions or trojan horses to the agenda of a new world order, using false narratives to bring in surveillance technologies such as vaccine passports and control via climate agenda restrictions. 

It seems that way, in which case the objective is human enslavement and the reduction of the world’s population. Apart from Bill Gates's open admission of a depopulation agenda, the biggest indicator yet that this is true is the censorship on anyone who questions the established narrative. If you fit that profile as someone with a free thinking mind who welcomes debate and discussion, you are now an enemy of that state, where the real war is the globalists versus we the people.

Under the guise of proxy wars, guerilla wars and cold wars, our freedom of speech, health, travel and general liberty is being eroded in a tactical masterclass, with the latest lockdown taking the form of climate agenda restrictions. 

The weapons may be different, whether it be propaganda, mind control, biowarfare or lately, direct energy weapons to fuel the climate agenda. The studies of fires in California lend weight to the use of direct energy weapons to convey a climate emergency. 

The nature of the war may seem unconventional and insidious, but it is very real. What will they resort to next? Will they use holographic technology as expanded in Project Bluebeam, to simulate an alien invasion so they can secure central power and a new world order?

We are being weaponized to kill in the name of war, to be carriers of propaganda in the latest global event, or injected with DNA altering substances which renders unsuspecting individuals as potential candidates for the next patent where they are literally owned by the government.

All of these things take place because of the unwitting acceptance of the government's propaganda through our misplaced trust in them. This behavior suggests that the real enemy of the state as seen through the eyes of the government are we the people. By the same token it means the real enemy from our perspective are the puppet masters of the corrupt officials in government worldwide. 

The prevalent actors and puppet masters appear to be The Banking Cartels with their supporting cast such as The Vatican, The Committee of 300, The Illuminati, and so on.

Cessation of War

Lao Tzu also leaves clues as to how to end war – by knowing self and the enemy

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” 

Since all change starts within we must remain conscious and particularly  become conscious of the war within when we are not able to resolve inner conflicts. We must know ourselves in that respect.

We need to find peaceful ways of resolving these conflicts through forgiveness, compassion, responsible thinking and resolve, so they do not become projected into society on a bigger scale. As within so without, according to the natural law of cause and effect.

Secondly, we must also know the enemy from without, and recognize the real war going on in the external world. We need to journey from being brainwashed to cleaning our minds from the pollution and propaganda that is designed to reduce our lifespan or enslave us, and awaken to understand the game that is being played out with a disdain for humanity as a whole.

Does the greater populace of a country really want a war, or is it down to a few who are perpetrating wars with hidden agendas? Do we want the control of transhumanism where we are patented through abusive use of artificial intelligence, and programmable CBDCs that can switch our money off. Do we want to be told what we can think, where we can go and how we can live our daily lives, like puppets on a string?

Are we willing to go beyond the labels of calling people sheep or conspiracy theorists to simply seek the truth that will enable all to be and live freely, because the truth is what is at stake, and therefore true freedom?

Thirdly we must be practical and create structures that enable humanity to go beyond survival, and share abundance, so all may thrive. Whether this be in technology, money, organic farms or otherwise, it is important to create a better world for all to experience so they can step into something new and shed the old. 

When these alternate societies become prominent the old controlling powers that feed off the life force of the people can be extinguished. In its place, true power can return to the people where they become stewards and facilitators of abundance in all its forms.

 

 

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

Gold – Caution still warranted

Gold – Caution still warranted

The bear market rally currently transpiring in stocks has momentum on its side, with the upper range target at the cross-section between the upper resistance line and the 50-week moving average as the standing target. The below chart is an update of the S&P futures chart on a weekly basis; note the stochastic RSI looks like it wants to reach all the way to overbought as well.

Although Thursday’s action in gold looked constructive for a close over $1650 into the end of week, the opposite occurred when sellers knocked gold down $20 on the spot. The below weekly chart shows the importance of the $1650-85 range (highlighted in yellow). Gold bulls really want to see prices bottom out and make a run that can hold up. If the yellow highlighted area becomes firm as resistance after having served as support over the past two years, bulls will be in for a lower-priced opportunity as the door to $1,535 opens up.

Traders in metals derivatives might strongly consider taking out some downside insurance in this environment.

By Jonathan Da Silva

Contributing to kitco.com

Time to buy Gold and Silver on the dips

Tim Moseley

Price pressure on gold silver as USDX bond yields rebound Gold and silver prices are moderately down in early US trading Friday once again falling victim to a higher US dollar index and rising US Treasury yields to end the trading week December

Price pressure on gold, silver as USDX, bond yields rebound

Gold and silver prices are moderately down in early U.S. trading Friday, once again falling victim to a higher U.S. dollar index and rising U.S. Treasury yields to end the trading week. December gold was last down $10.90 at $1,654.60 and December silver was down $0.199 at $19.29.

The geopolitical front is far from calm at present. However, there have been no major, new developments to shake up the marketplace. Thus, precious metals traders have recently been focusing mainly on the key outside markets for daily price direction. Next week’s Federal Reserve FOMC meeting will give traders and investors some fresh, major fundamental news to digest.

Global stock markets were mixed overnight. U.S. stock indexes are headed for weaker openings when the New York day session begins. The stock index bulls have been rattled late this week amid downbeat earnings reports from the technology sector, including Meta, whose stock price lost around one-fourth of its value Thursday.

The key outside markets today see the U.S. dollar index higher. Nymex crude oil prices are weaker and trading around $88.25 a barrel. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note is yielding 4.004%.

U.S. economic data due for release Friday includes personal income and outlays, the employment cost index, pending home sales and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey.

Technically, the gold futures bears have the firm overall near-term technical advantage. However, more upside price action in the near term would form a bullish double-bottom reversal pattern that would suggest a major market bottom is in place. Bulls’ next upside price objective is to produce a close above solid resistance at $1,700.00. Bears' next near-term downside price objective is pushing futures prices below solid technical support at $1,600.00. First resistance is seen at the overnight high of $1,670.90 and then at this week’s high of $1,679.40. First support is seen at the overnight low of $1,649.50 and then at this week’s low of $1,641.20. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 2.5

The silver bears have the overall near-term technical advantage. However, recent price action suggests a market bottom is in place. Silver bulls' next upside price objective is closing prices above solid technical resistance at the October high of $21.31. The next downside price objective for the bears is closing prices below solid support at the September low of $17.40. First resistance is seen at the overnight high of $19.62 and then at this week’s high of $19.765. Next support is seen at today’s low of $19.105 and then at $19.00. Wyckoff's Market Rating: 3.0.

By Jim Wyckoff

For Kitco News

Time to buy Gold and Silver on the dips

Tim Moseley

Marketing Automation Tool Automation Made Simple

Marketing Automation Tool Automation Made Simple

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Introduction

Marketing Automation is one of the most important parts of a successful business. It allows you to automate repetitive tasks and free up more time for other things, such as actually doing your job. Sendlane's Marketing Automation tool makes it easy to set up automations, so you can spend less time on boring stuff like sending out bulk emails and more time doing things that matter.

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Marketing Automation

Marketing automation is the process of setting up automated marketing processes that can be executed by your team and/or email marketing service provider. The goal of marketing automation is to increase revenue by delivering personalized content and offers to your customers. Here are some common ways marketers use marketing automation:

  • Dynamic content blocks: Automatically update relevant product or service information in order to provide a better customer experience, such as when visitors look at specific blog post, purchase one of your products or make an inquiry into buying it.

  • Lead scoring: Identify which leads have the highest value based on their behaviors (such as visiting your site multiple times). Then assign each lead a score from 1-10 (or other number) based on their behavior, so you know which leads need the most attention from salespeople who are trying to close deals with them.

Automation Made Simple

Marketing automation is a tool that you can use to automate your marketing efforts. It enables you to set up automated processes, so your email campaigns and other communications are sent out without you having to do anything manually.

Although it might sound like a very complicated system, marketing automation is actually quite simple when you break it down into its individual components.

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Automated Workflows

When you're planning your marketing automation strategy, it's important to define the problem before starting on a solution. The problem could be as simple as "I want to send more emails" or "I want to get more people reading my blog."

If you start by making assumptions about the solutions (i.e., I'll do this and that will work), then you'll likely miss out on how people will react when they see your emails or blog posts. You'd be surprised at how often marketers assume their audience wants something because they think they want it themselves! Instead, start by defining the problems at hand so that customers' needs are front-and-center in your mind throughout this process.

Once we've identified our problems, we can go after solutions that solve them–but only if we've set goals for ourselves beforehand! Without goals, it's impossible to measure how much progress we're making toward achieving them; without measuring progress against specific objectives, there's no way for us know whether our solution is working or not–and without having clearly defined objectives up front (which should include what success looks like), then again there's no way for us even begin thinking about solutions until after we know what those objectives actually are–so setting clear goals is key here!

Create a series of actions that are triggered by custom events, like when a subscriber receives an email campaign or clicks a link.

You can also create a series of actions that are triggered by custom events, like when a subscriber receives an email campaign or clicks a link. These automations will run in the background and help you send automated messages and nurture your subscribers until they're ready to buy.

Dynamic Content Blocks

Dynamic content blocks are the sections of your email that can be changed based on the action a subscriber takes. This can be as simple as changing the color of a button (like on our homepage) or more complex, like swapping out text and images inside an email based on data you’ve collected about your subscribers.

Dynamic content blocks allow marketers to create more personalized experiences for their subscribers by creating a more dynamic experience for each recipient. These new and exciting capabilities give marketers unprecedented power over their emails, allowing them to build more engaging campaigns that go beyond simple segmentation strategies like lists and automation rules.

Organize your contacts into lists based on what they've clicked or where they're located and show them dynamic content in your email campaigns.

The next step is to organize your contacts into lists based on what they've clicked or where they're located. You can use dynamic content blocks to show different content for each segment. For example, if you have a list of contacts that are interested in one product and another list that's interested in another product, you can create two different campaigns with the same email template but two different offers (one for each product). Dynamic content blocks will make it easy to add images, videos and other media into your email so that it looks more personalized and will be more likely to get opened than an email with bland text only.

There are many possibilities when using this feature! Here are some examples:

  • Show different landing pages based on the location of a visitor's IP address

  • Show different offers for people who have downloaded certain files from your website

  • Send welcome emails that include personalized information about their experience interacting with previous emails from you

Lead Scoring & Attribution

Lead scoring is a method of prioritizing leads based on how likely they are to convert. Lead scoring is often used in conjunction with marketing automation tools, which allow you to assign different values to different actions taken by your prospects. For example, if someone fills out a contact form but doesn’t purchase anything right away, their lead score could be lower than someone who signs up for an account and makes an immediate purchase because they have already proven themselves more interested in buying from you than the first person.

Lead scoring also helps segment your leads into groups based on their likelihood of converting and can be used to target specific groups with specific messages. For example, if you have two types of products—one that sells on its own and another that requires additional support—you may want to send different messages about those products based on lead scores: low-scoring leads will get information about the self-service product while high-scoring leads get more detailed information about both products.

Segment and prioritize your list based on how engaged your subscribers are and how recently they interact with your emails.

This is a great way to prioritize leads and segment them based on how engaged they are. For example, if you're sending a targeted email campaign, you can segment your list into two groups: those who've opened an email from you in the last week and those who haven't. This allows you to send only relevant information to each group.

It's also important when scoring leads because it helps personalize your emails for each subscriber. For example, if someone hasn't opened any of your emails recently but has interacted with other brands or businesses online, then he or she might be interested in something new from you!

This method can also help build trust between subscribers and marketers—if someone receives an email with valuable content for free then there will likely be an increase in engagement over time (i.e., more opens/clicks) simply because that person already knows what type of content he or she likes from brands like yours!

Give yourself more time to work and relax by using Sendlane's Marketing Automation tools to automate some of the routine tasks you face everyday.

Sendlane’s marketing automation tools are easy to use and can help you save time, so that you can focus on your business. Use the tools to automate routine tasks and get more done.

You can create a series of actions that are triggered by custom events such as a new subscriber or purchase, for example. This means you don’t have to manually create an email campaign every time a new customer signs up or buys from your store—your marketing automation tool will do it for you!

Conclusion

Marketing Automation is a great way to save time and get more done. It can also help you get closer to the goals you want for your business by giving you more control over how your subscribers interact with your emails.

Tim Moseley

Gold market sees muddle sentiment but price needs to hold above 1620 next week

Gold market sees muddle sentiment, but price needs to hold above $1,620 next week

Once again, gold is poised on a knife's edge as the prices end the week below $1,650 an ounce, and muddled market sentiment is unlikely to provide any clear direction for the precious metal next week.

Latest Kitco News Gold Survey shows that bullish analysts and retail investors have a slight advantage; however, there is no dominant conviction in the marketplace.

According to some analysts, many investors continue to sit on the sidelines, waiting for a clear indication that the Federal Reserve will slow the pace of its aggressive rate hikes by the end of the year. According to analysts, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting on Nov. 2 will be the driving force behind gold prices next week.

For most of the summer, investors have been continuously burned after chasing rumors that the Federal Reserve was close to pivoting. Sean Lusk, co-director of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, said that he expects current market expectations to fade, similar to other market rumors. Lusk said he is expecting to see lower gold prices next week.

"Until we get clarity from the Federal Reserve, gold rallies will continue to be sold," he said. "I don't think we will get much clarity from the Fed next week. There is a cost to all money printing we have seen over the last two years, and we should expect to feel the cost longer than most expect."

Lusk added that he will be watching the $1,620 area closely. A break below would trigger a very bearish signal.

Kitco's weekly gold survey results revealed that Wall Street has a slightly bullish tilt on gold prices next week. Out of 17 analysts participating in the survey, seven analysts, or 41%, expect prices to rise next week. Meanwhile, six analysts, or 35%, were bearish in the near term and four analysts, or 24%, were neutral on gold.

Sentiment on Main Street was relatively similar. This week 473 respondents took part in online polls. A total of 200 voters, or 43%, called for gold to rise. Another 169, or 37%, predicted gold would fall. The remaining 94 voters, or 20%, called for a sideways market.

Phillip Streible, chief market strategist at Blue Line futures, said that he remains neutral on gold in the near term as the Federal Reserve's rate hikes will continue to weigh on the precious metal.

"There is nothing stopping gold from going below $1,600 an ounce in the near term, and that's not a bold statement," he said. "However, if gold does drop, I would be looking to buy small positions. I would be looking to buy silver if the price dropped below $18 an ounce.

World Bank sees gold prices falling another 4% in 2023

For most bullish analysts, the growing expectations that the Fed will slow its rate hikes starting in December will support prices in a volatile environment.

"Technically, it looks like gold is slowly turning the corner. Gold appears likely to be volatile around next Wednesday's Fed decision which could potentially impact the trend in the US Dollar depending on whether the Fed is more hawkish or more dovish than expected and relative to other central banks," said Colin Cieszynski, chief market strategist at SIA Wealth Management.

Darin Newsom, president of Darin Newsom Analysis, is also expecting some volatility next week. However, he added that as long as gold can hold above its recent lows around $1,620 an ounce, then it will remain in an intermediate-term uptr

By Neils Christensen

For Kitco News

Time to buy Gold and Silver on the dips

 

Tim Moseley

Gold prices testing support around 1650 as US PCE rises 06 in September in line with expectations

Gold prices testing support around $1,650 as U.S. PCE rises 0.6% in September, in line with expectations

Nhe gold market is testing critical support around $1,650 an ounce as U.S. inflation pressure rise in line with expectations.

Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce said its core Personal Consumption Expenditures price index increased 0.5% last month, up from August's increase of 0.6%. The data was in line with expectations.

For the year, core inflation rose 5.1%, up from August's annual increase of 4.9%. Inflation was a tick lower as economists were expecting to see a 5.2% increase.

The data is adding some selling pressure to gold as it was already testing critical support levels. December gold futures last traded at $1,653.70 an ounce, down 0.71% on the day.

According to some economists, although inflation is not heating up more than expected, it is still persistently high and will force the Fed to aggressively raise interest rates. The CME FedWatch Tool shows markets see an 84% chance of a 75-basis point hike next week. Expectations are roughly 50/50 regarding a 50 or 75-basis-point move in December.

"Inflation costs remain high. There is still work to be done and the data, although steady month-on-month/quarter on quarter, is still elevated well above what the Fed would like it to be," said Greg Michalowski, currency analyst at Forexlive.com.

The report also noted that personal income also rose in line with expectations, increasing 0.4% in September, compared to August's 0.3% rise.

 

Although income isn't growing, consumers continue to spend, with personal spending increasing 0.6%, beating expectations. According to consensus forecasts, economists were looking for a 0.4% rise.

By Neils Christensen

For Kitco News

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Cryptocurrency Is Here To Stay Here’s Why

Cryptocurrency Is Here To Stay. Here's Why.

In 1995, many seriously claimed that Internet use was about to collapse. That has been one of the worst predictions ever made. Innovation and digitization are paving the way for a future world we can't imagine. Cryptocurrencies, Metaverse, and Web 3.0 are taking the world by storm, providing secure information on the Internet and a whole new virtual experience.

In just a few short years, cryptocurrencies have grown from a digital novelty to a trillion-dollar technology with the potential to disrupt the global financial system. Government officials worldwide have also voiced concerns about digital currencies' stability and risks. Having witnessed every internet fad, we believe this is not one.

Cryptocurrencies are a force, taking money creation and control away from central banks and Wall Street. However, critics say the new technology is completely unregulated in most parts of the world and gives more power to criminal groups, terrorist groups, and rogue states. They argue that power-hungry crypto mining is also destructive to the environment.

Depending on who you ask, cash will not remain king ever again. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the shift toward digital and contactless payments. It led to a more mainstream acceptance of physical cash alternatives like a cryptocurrency that will likely stay.

UK lawmakers recognize crypto as a financial instrument

British lawmakers in the House of Commons have voted to recognize cryptocurrencies as regulated financial instruments in the country. The proposal, introduced by Parliamentarian Andrew Griffiths, was approved by the House of Commons after its second reading on October 25.

Griffith's proposal seeks to include crypto assets as part of a service regulated by the proposed Financial Services and Markets Act. As such, cryptocurrencies are subject to the same regulation as other financial assets included in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2022, except for stablecoins payment.

After the bill is finally passed, the UK Treasury will have the power to regulate the crypto market. At the same time, Griffith said the Treasury Department would consult with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the framework fully maximizes its benefits and addresses the risks of the crypto activity.

How cryptocurrency is here to stay

The invention of cryptocurrencies has revolutionized how people exchange money and buy goods and services. Facilitating rapid and secure transactions is one of the most significant benefits of using cryptocurrency. Below are some reasons why crypto isn't going away any time soon.

The beginning of decentralization: We have entered an era where we can own and control all our assets. Decentralization provides financial freedom from changes in banks and governments. Without third-party involvement, it can provide greater transparency and better transaction security. A network built on the blockchain does not require the trust or knowledge of others. Decentralized finance (Defi) as a system can easily replace traditional financial processes for obvious reasons.

Peer-to-peer transactions: "Saving extra fees" is the most convincing factor for everyone. Intermediaries on financial blockchains added additional costs to transactions. More middlemen mean more money! The appeal of P2P is that you can transfer ownership of assets or goods without the involvement of a third party. Peer-to-peer transactions are transparent, secure, and less complicated. In short, peer-to-peer transactions provide privacy and no additional transmission costs.

Ease of use: We spend valuable time in long lines, filing and filling out forms and slips to send and receive money. Remember when our financial work was suspended due to server outages and holidays? Pretty scary! The advent of digital currencies has paved the way for endless possibilities. The undeniable advantage of digital currency is its ease of use. With a smart device, you can be your own bank, making transactions easier and time-saving.

Fraud Prevention/Transparency: We are constantly concerned about whether the banking details we enter lead to misconduct or whether third-party systems track our transactions and usage. Blockchain concerns user privacy, so data breaches are rare because it contains limited personal information. All transactions are encrypted between "digital wallets" and produce precise parity calculations in the ledger. Blockchain technology is poised to disrupt every aspect of our existence through this security.

Global acceptance: In the past, people had to invest more to send or receive payments across borders. By overcoming international borders, digital currencies promise flexibility and economic growth. Aside from the overall look, it's cheap, easy, and fast. Digital currencies can facilitate trade and provide multiple opportunities to strengthen the financial health of countries. There is no denying that digital currencies are securing themselves to be the currency of choice for future generations.

Summary

Cryptocurrency is here to stay since people have found it helpful in our fast-paced world. New cryptocurrencies keep popping up daily to meet users' needs; some have gained popularity among tech enthusiasts due to their unique features.

People are excited about using bitcoin as payment for goods and services and investment vehicles for traders. However, many factors still keep it from mainstream use today- especially compared to traditional currency systems. While there's always room for improvement, it is clear that this new form of currency isn't going away anytime soon!

 

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5 Ways to Make Social Media Pay Off

5 Ways to Make Social Media Pay Off

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Social media can be a time-consuming task, but there are many ways to make it more effective. These methods include creating original content, posting sponsored content, and leveraging the power of influencer marketing. With some effort, your efforts can yield substantial rewards. These methods are proven to make your social media efforts worthwhile.

Sponsored posts

The results of sponsored posts can vary depending on what you want to achieve. You can track the performance of paid promotional ads in the Instagram app, for example. The results will depend on the type of audience you want to reach, but you can also use this information to optimize future advertising campaigns.

You can set the amount you want to spend on sponsored posts. You can pay before or after they are published. Make sure to stick to the plan you've agreed upon. Also, be aware of any legal implications or search engine requirements.

Influencer marketing

Influencer marketing on social media can be a powerful addition to your social media marketing strategy. There are several ways to measure the performance of your influencer marketing campaign. For example, you can measure the amount of likes and shares on your social media post through a social media analytics tool. You can also track your influencers' performance by using goals in Google Analytics.

One of the most important aspects of influencer marketing is consistency. Creating a consistent posting schedule is critical to gaining influence over your followers and audience. Ruchika Asatkar, for example, managed to build a 15K-strong fan following in only 7 months. By posting regularly, she has a greater influence on her followers than an influencer with a small following. If your social media marketing strategy is inconsistent, you may end up with a ghost following rather than growing one.

Visual content

Using visual content is an excellent way to increase the reach of your social media accounts. Research has shown that humans process images 60,000 times faster than text and are much more likely to share visual content. Not only will this increase the chances of your social media posts being seen and shared by your audience, but it will also generate more sales and interactions.

The visual content is also more engaging to online consumers and social media users. If you have a blog, you can use videos to engage your followers by bringing your readers to an experience they can relate to. Creating bite-size videos will attract the attention of your target audience and boost engagement with your brand.

Content calendar

Creating a content calendar is a great way to spread out the creation of content for your social media channels over a few weeks. You can use a calendar to plan your holiday posts, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Creating a calendar will give your team a better understanding of what to post when and where. It also helps them understand character limits and other best practices.

The content calendar should be regularly updated with fresh ideas. To come up with new ideas, look at other social media channels and find content from other people in the industry. You can also search through the content and watch videos to get ideas for future posts.

Competitive analysis

The first step in competitive analysis is to select a handful of competitors within your industry. This doesn't have to be large companies. In fact, small businesses that operate in an uncompetitive space can learn a lot from larger ones. As a general rule, you should watch at least 80% of your top competitors and 20% of your direct competitors. It's important to analyze your competition's strategies and tactics to determine which are most effective.

Competitive analysis helps you analyze your competitors and their marketing strategies. This can help you identify your competitive advantages and pinpoint potential market opportunities. It will also help you understand the future trends in your industry. A competitive analysis can help you plan your marketing strategies to stay on top of your competitors.

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Friday’s inflation report has investors bracing for volatility

Friday’s inflation report has investors bracing for volatility

Today at 8:30 EDT, the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) will release the latest inflation report vis-à-vis the PCE index for September 2022. This will be the most recent data that the Federal Reserve will have on inflation and therefore be a key component to their sealing the fate of the size of the next rate hike at next week’s FOMC meeting.

According to the CME’s FedWatch tool, there is an 88 % probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 75 basis points, this is a decline from yesterday’s 92.5% probability prediction. This would take the Feds benchmark rate to between 375 and 400 basis points at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

According to Bloomberg News economists surveyed are predicting that the PCE Index is forecast to show a 6.3% rise in September from a year ago.

“Excluding food and energy, the gauge is expected to have climbed 0.5% from August and 5.2% from September 2021. The elevated projections follow government figures from earlier this month showing a key measure of core consumer prices accelerated in September to a 40-year high.”

In an article penned by Jessica Menton of Bloomberg News, the most pivotal question facing investors and traders is “whether decades-high inflation is nearing a peak or if prices are going to keep rising … Traders are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation — the personal-consumption expenditures price index — because it will help determine if the central bank moves ahead with another 75 basis-point interest-rate increase at its meeting next week.” Although her article was focused on Wall Street and stock investors her statements offer articulate insight into other asset classes including gold and silver.

Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments said, “The Fed is laying the groundwork to stop having outsized rate increases if the inflation data supports that. But if it doesn’t, they’ll be ready to continue with big hikes beyond November.”

As of 5:20 PM EDT gold futures basis, the most active December contract is fixed at $1667.40 after factoring in today’s net decline of $1.80. However, unlike previous trading days, today's dollar strength had a negative correlation with gold prices. The dollar rose by 0.79% with the dollar index currently fixed at 110.42. This means that the fractional decline in gold would’ve been much larger had the dollar not gained approximately 8/10 of a percent of value.

Spot gold is currently fixed at $1663.70 which is also a net decline of $1.80 today. On closer inspection, the Kitco gold index (KGX) reveals that normal trading increased the cost of gold by $11.85, and dollar strength took away $13.65 resulting in today’s fractional price decline.

 

Market participants are also factoring in how the Federal Reserve will factor in today’s government report that showed that third-quarter GDP rose 2.6% versus the estimate of 2.3%, growing faster than expected. The report revealed that the U.S. economy had its first period of positive growth this year. This caused gold prices to decline after the release of today’s Q3 GDP report. Gold futures traded to a high of $1674.80 today.

Included in today’s Q3 GDP report was the most current data on the annualized federal interest payments indicating that it has increased to $736.5 billion. This set a new record for annual interest payments on our national debt.

According to the US Debt Clock.org, our national debt is currently above $31 trillion and unsustainable. Higher levels of interest set by the Federal Reserve only exacerbate that problem. However, the current level of national debt and the high cost of servicing just the interest creates extremely bullish market sentiment for gold.

By Gary Wagner

Contributing to kitco.com

Time to buy Gold and Silver on the dips

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