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The Modern Monetary Theory Could Trigger a Rome-Style Collapse

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

The left wing of the Democratic Party has a lot of ambitious proposals on the table in the form of the Green New Deal, and they've come up with an imaginative way to pay for it: Modern Monetary Theory, or MMT for short. This is essentially the idea that there's nothing to prevent a sovereign government like the United States from printing as much money as it needs to pay for whatever it wants.

But here's why MMT would end in disaster...

Here's How to Profit from Rising Inflation

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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The news has been rife with rumors of rising inflation in recent weeks, leaving many investors wondering how to navigate the market.

One option is to panic - that's what Wall Street is doing.

However, Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani knows we shouldn't be panicking.

We should be planning our first profit play...

The Secret Forces Driving Inflation Higher, in One Chart

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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The very goods that have kept inflation low since the late 90s are about to become a whole lot more expensive.

Here's why inflation is here to stay...

...and how you could play it to double your money by June...

Inflation Doesn't Worry Us; This Does

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

Inflation in January nearly doubled analyst expectations.

Wall Street may be panicking, but we're not.

Here's what really matters in the markets right now, and what you should do...

Protect Yourself from the Fed's "Inflation Delusion" with This

By , Resource Specialist, Money Morning -

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The Fed has kept interest rates stuck near zero for the last seven years, so there's little wonder investors and savers feel like "perma-zero" is the new paradigm.

Despair and ennui have settled in. According to the Fed, some 31% of non-retired Americans have no savings or pension whatsoever.

Some have been frozen out, unable to save thanks to stagnating incomes and dismal job prospects. Others who might otherwise be able to save just don't see the point when they're not making any interest to speak of.

That negative outlook is understandable, given today's economic realities. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Not when a small investment in one easy-to-buy asset can make so much difference...

Complacent Investors Made This World-Class Protection a Real Bargain

By , Resource Specialist, Money Morning -

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If Mark Twain were alive today, he'd probably say that there are "lies, damned lies, and inflation statistics."

There just aren't many more important numbers that so many depend on and that are so regularly and maliciously manipulated.

You see, wages, pensions, and Social Security are all dependent in some measure on the Consumer Price Index. It affects the income of some 80 million Americans through contracts or indexation.

Unless you have this investment on your side...

How the U.S. Debt Works

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Policymakers need to start being more honest about how the U.S. debt works.

It's an age-old debate among the members of Congress. How do we cut the budget? How do we reduce the debt?

But that debate is being framed in the wrong way.

Here's what no one in Congress is telling you about how the U.S. debt works...

Inflation Is Lurking, but This Asset Can Protect You

By , Resource Specialist, Money Morning -

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While the investing world is focused on Greece, events unfolding right now in Africa offer another important cautionary tale.

Thanks to reckless political and economic mismanagement, Zimbabwe holds clues to the future of other nations - like ours.

Granted, this failed state's policies have been more egregious than those perpetrated by the U.S. government against its people. Nonetheless, some of the outcomes could be similar. And I'm going to tell you one way to protect yourself.

But preparing for it is easier than you'd think...

Deflation in 2015? These Four Charts Say Yes

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Deflation in 2015 seems to be upon us. And while falling prices might seem like a good thing, deflation can wreak havoc on the economy.

In a deflationary period, prices will drop, corporate profits will dry up, wages will shrink, and all of this will reinforce the conditions of recessions.

These four charts show that the U.S. has a real deflation problem now...

Here's Why Gold Stocks Are on the Rise – Plus Three Picks That Will Benefit

By , Money Morning -

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Gold stocks are poised for an upswing.

Just recently, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a new policy to promote lending and, ultimately, inflation in the Eurozone. The move sent investors flocking to precious metals like gold and silver. And a recent election in April saw the seating of a new government in India. On account of the platforms of these new leaders, the Indian press has indicated to expect a considerable decrease in import duties.

With the upward pressure on gold prices, here are three gold stocks that can benefit from a potential price spike...

Silver Prices May Be Cooling Down, but They're Ready for Second-Half Gains

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

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Silver prices have been sideways this week, cooling off from a mid-June rally sparked by inflation-minded investors wary of the U.S. Federal Reserve's dovish talk.

But the second half of the year looks good - here's why ...

FOMC Meeting Today: Lower Growth, Higher Rates

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @JimBach22 -

The two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting wrapped up today (Wednesday) with the U.S. Federal Reserve revising down its previously more optimistic economic growth forecasts, and reinforcing expectations that interest rates will climb faster than what was previously anticipated.

Here are the details.

The Tone of Today's FOMC Meeting Matters for Gold and Silver

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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Gold, silver, and the FOMC meeting today: Precious metal prices were fairly steady Wednesday morning awaiting the typically market-moving statement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting today. The spot gold price was last trading down $0.90 at $1,271.50. July silver prices were last quoted up $0.003 at $19.735 an ounce.

Over the last several years, investors have shown a keen interest in shiny assets as the U.S. Federal Reserve liberally printed money and distrust in dollars grew. But that interest has waned as the Fed slows its bond buying.

Now an FOMC meeting can be a strong headwind for gold and silver...

FOMC Meeting, AMZN, and Oil Lead the Busiest Financial News Day in Months

By , Economist, Money Morning -

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Top financial news today, June 18, 2014: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose marginally on Tuesday despite a swath of disappointing data, including higher inflation and poor housing numbers. Wednesday is gearing up to be one of the busiest news days in recent months for the financial markets.

Here's the financial news you need to know to make today profitable:

This "Hidden" Inflation Could Wipe Out Small Returns

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

Official measures of inflation tell a very different story from the reality facing consumers as they shop for groceries, gasoline, insurance, healthcare, and other everyday goods.

In the real world away from government statistics, product prices continue to rise at an inexorable rate.

Asset prices also continue to rise, particularly the prices of financial assets such as stocks and bonds as well as high-end real estate and art.

While there remain pockets of weakness in the housing markets, the prices of homes have also resumed their upward trajectory after crashing during the financial crisis.

So the question remains: If the prices of just about everything are rising, why is the government telling us that inflation is so low? Full Story

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