I’m Joseph, ex-U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe and 12+ years Gold trader.
My goal is to help you make sense of the Gold market - and make money from it.
In this newsletter, I thoroughly break down what’s moving Gold prices and, crucially, how you can act on these trends.
From the latest shifts in global interest rates to technical setups, I’ll connect the dots so you can anticipate price movements instead of reacting to them.
Forewarned is forearmed.
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Reestablishing the Gold standard: Why it is a risky idea in today's economy
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My story
In mid 2000s, I was the U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, and I saw the country’s economy collapse right before my eyes.
Hyperinflation went crazy, and suddenly the local currency was just useless paper. It was intense and the society had to adapt fast.
When the Zimbabwean dollar became nothing more than a joke, people turned to bartering with Gold.
I watched families trade goods for Gold coins on the black market so that they could obtain basic necessities like food and medicine. Just to survive.
Gold wasn't just a metal. For them, it was the difference between life and death.
That experience stuck with me and the whole thing made me realize how fragile our economies can be.
Just look at the U.S. now.
The Federal Reserve kept increasing interest rates, sending shockwaves through the market. Our political scene is a joke. Plus, there are global threats from countries like China and Russia that could disrupt trade or even lead to conflicts, such as tensions over Taiwan affecting the semiconductor supply chain.
In this uncertain world, Gold stands out as a safe bet.
Unlike fiat currencies, which can collapse, Gold always holds its value due to its inherent usefulness and cultural significance.
It’s a tangible asset that isn’t tied to any one country’s economy.
So when I returned to the U.S., I transitioned into a full-time Gold trader.
For 12 years now, I’ve been buying and trading Gold, keeping an ever-growing stash at home just in case shit hits the fan.
Subscribe, stay tuned, and let's make some savvy trades together.
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