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Examining Inflation Measures Having examined the main inflation measures, it is worth keeping in mind that these are statistical measures which necessarily rely on assumptions and methodological choices. These determinations can at times understate inflation levels. Moreover, the actual inflation…
The Eroding Purchasing Power of Cash Since the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971, inflation has become a staple of our global economy. Even at low levels, it erodes the purchasing power of money. Family offices tend not to…
Five Thousand Years of Gold Gold is a hardy perennial that is arguably the oldest store of value and means of payment, dating back thousands of years. This remains true today, with central banks across the globe holding gold as a significant…
Inflation and the Rising Risk of a Recession Inflation is everywhere and has become unavoidable for Americans. It is flooding headlines with 40-year records. You see it at the gas pump with all-time highs. But, as a savvy family office investor, have…
