The Case for Owning Precious Metals is Stronger than Ever

Right now real interest rates are negative most everywhere. When depositing money in banks, you have less purchasing power at the end of a year. The minimal interest income you earn is not enough to offset the loss of purchasing power arising from inflation. While the Fed is giving the appearance that it is fighting inflation, the ECB, in contrast, is continuing to strive for more inflation. And there is no doubt in my mind that they will get it.

Central banks are not protecting the purchasing power of currency. They are all well behind the curve, with the result that inflation will continue to worsen as this year progresses. So notwithstanding what happened the last nine days, the case for owning physical gold and silver remains strong.

- Source, James Turk via KWN