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Large Sarge
6th September 2011, 11:38 AM
Thank You Swiss National Bank For $2000+ Gold
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 09/06/2011 - 14:05 Central Banks Flight to Safety Gold Bugs International Monetary Fund Mexico Precious Metals Quantitative Easing Reality Reuters Swiss Franc Swiss National Bank Swissie Switzerland
Confirming that this is a market for idiots, by idiots, was the 4 am response in the price of gold, which following the SNB's Swiss Franc peg announcement did not surge, as it should have considering that the SNB just singularly changed the role of the CHF from a "flight to safety" to a carry currency, making gold the only island of stability in a world of fiat insanity, but instead plunged by over $50. Subsequent attempts to regain the $1900+ level were met with constant program selling for no other reason, than just because someone 'else' was selling. Of course, the logic is completely and totally the opposite. But don't take our word for it: here is Reuters: "Switzerland's decision to peg the erstwhile safe-haven franc to the euro may finally give gold bugs the chance to see prices hit the once-unimaginable $2,000 an ounce mark, as the metal holds on track for its strongest annual rally in three decades. By buying euros in unlimited amounts to weaken the franc, the SNB is in effect putting more of its own currency into circulation, which threatens to trigger inflation. It has also impacted the Swiss currency's status as a haven in its own right. While gold prices initially dipped as the move sparked a rush to liquidity in the form of other currencies such as the dollar, the SNB move is likely to lend firm support to gold in the medium term, analysts said." Precisely. And it is not only Reuters: Bank of America's MacNeill Curry said that Gold will probably rise to $2,050 this year. The rationale - identical to the above: SNB decision to peg franc to euro should also support gold. "They have taken out one of the big safe-haven assets, which is the Swissie." As for the amount of time the idiots will need to realize that QE3 coupled with the SNB action means that gold is now valued somewhere well over $2000: at least a few days...Which everyone who looks for even the smallest golden pullback will be happy to take advantage of.

Neuro
6th September 2011, 02:49 PM
Yes, that will be the result. No real competition left for gold...

platinumdude
6th September 2011, 03:06 PM
Yes, that will be the result. No real competition left for gold...

What about the Aussie? Or is that as bad as the rest. Not that I would buy other currencies. PMs are the best of course.

FreeEnergy
6th September 2011, 03:08 PM
Well, ain't it a peach.

Why is the reason franc is out of the equation?

What, did the vaults in Alps suddenly became short on gold, silver and diamonds? Nah, not likely.

Sounds like they are doing it deliberately and expect something.

TD is not at its best again, they are playing it according to the Big Plan. Which he isn't really being aware of.

Neuro
6th September 2011, 03:10 PM
What about the Aussie? Or is that as bad as the rest. Not that I would buy other currencies. PMs are the best of course.

Has the aussie gained a lot lately during financial crisis part deux?

platinumdude
6th September 2011, 03:32 PM
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/a-lower-on-renewed-european-concerns-20110907-1jwev.html

The Australian dollar was lower on Wednesday morning, as traders continue to worry about Europe's sovereign debt crisis.
At 0700 AEST, the local unit was trading at 104.85 US cents, down from 105.39 US cents on Tuesday afternoon.
Since 1700 (AEST) on Tuesday, the domestic currency has traded between 104.83 US cents and 106.27 US cents.
GFT Forex director of currency research Kathy Lien said the Australian dollar lost value overnight on continued risk aversion.
"Ithink right now the markets are still very nervous about the situation in Europe," Ms Lien said.
"That nervousness is leading to more flight to quality into US dollars and more risk aversion in the markets in general."
She said investors were bracing for a decision from Germany's top court on Wednesday over the legality of the European bailout packages.
"They fear that this could put more red-tape on Germany providing additional bail-out funds for countries in need.
"That is weighing on the euro and in turn on the commodity currencies (like the Australian dollar)."

(more in article link)

Sparky
6th September 2011, 10:23 PM
The problem is that a strong currency is penalized in international trade. It's a killer for exports. This is why the Swiss are devaluing. If the Aussie takes it's place, it too will face the same penalty. That's why fiat currency is in a race to the bottom. It is also why the US Dollar will not go to zero; it is measured relative to other currencies. It can continue to lose buying power at an increasing rate, but it's not going away.

lapis
6th September 2011, 11:27 PM
One commenter on Zero Hedge eloquently pointed out: "The Swiss today handcuffed themselves to Europe in a romantic suicide pact."

Serpo
7th September 2011, 01:37 AM
Has the aussie gained a lot lately during financial crisis part deux?

Its basically done very well but gold is now out stripping it ,and lets face it with currencies it maybe OK for a while but they are all devaluing compared to gold.PMs have the most upward potential over all.

Serpo
7th September 2011, 01:38 AM
The problem is that a strong currency is penalized in international trade. It's a killer for exports. This is why the Swiss are devaluing. If the Aussie takes it's place, it too will face the same penalty. That's why fiat currency is in a race to the bottom. It is also why the US Dollar will not go to zero; it is measured relative to other currencies. It can continue to lose buying power at an increasing rate, but it's not going away.
One good thing about a strong currency is that you get a good deal on buying metal.