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Quite correct. Silver goes in "spurts" on the upside as well as on the downside. When it starts to move, it moves dramatically. Investors waiting for a "little setback" to buy may wait for the little setback in vain because the little setback never comes. To me: Eighter one is involved in Silver or NOT. Like I said before: ""All-in" on Silver right now? Why not. But one must be aware that one is riding on the back of a Tiger.

Leaving politics aside and what policies Donald applies for a change. For the first time in their history "the little people of America" have a guy in office that talks like them, acts like them and thinks like them. Furthermore they admire him for his wealth, considering the fact that he had to start out with only with a measaly 200 Million $ from his dad to realise his American Dream. (How much of his wealth consists of bank loans is not of interest to his worshippers). Except for Elon Muskrat, few intellectuals and few helmsmen of large US companies see any long therm benefits resulting from Donalds economical "visions". Worldwide, news commentators have been asking the Oracle of Delphy "why was Donald voted into office once more"? The Oracle of Delphy replied: No one before talked, acted like us "little people before". "HE IS OUR GUY", at last. Not to forget, that before Donald, since the birth of the US, presidents originated mostly from a east coast elitarian "pseudo aristocracy" or people with massive financial backing. But not one of them talked and acted like Donald. That's Donald's "magic potion" that has mesmerised half of the voters. For the first time, the "little people" of the US feel truly "represented". I sincerely hope that Donald's Magic will help the little people of the US that they will not need to work 2 to 3 jobs by persueing the American Dream.

Only buy Cryptos if you are sure someone will buy a series of numerical combinations from you at a higher price.

"Minimal changes"?????

G/S = Gold Silver Ratio. OR: How much 1 oz of Gold will buy how many oz of Silver. Fluctuates widely. For example: Recent low on Jul 6 2024 was 72. Recent high on Apr 25 2025 was 108. Today it's at 99.

Gold and Silver have corrected "nicely". Recent lows must hold, otherwise one can not qualify the recent downturn as a thechnical correction anymore, rather a change of trend. Easily taking both metals down another 10% or more. Silver is special. A store of value as well as an Industrial Metal. Inevitably, one must also keep an eye on what other Industrial Metals are doing. That does not make future price predictions any easier. Silver peaks of the past have always been in connection with "market manipulation" in one form or the other. (Cornering the market). "All-in" on Silver right now? Why not. But one must be aware that one is riding on the back of a Tiger.

And the caps probably made in China.

When it comes to problems "below the belt", male prostate problems mostly arise. Among so many other things, that can affect the performance an well being of a mortal male. I would like to direct certain "Female Bodily Activities" below the belt. For example: Ladyfriend of mine (64 years old) drinks a cup of Coffee or Tea, after 15 minutes she needs to "pee". (urinating). Why? Otherwise she is in perfectly good health. I am confident, that male contributors practise a certain amount of restraint, awaiting "Sheryls" comment, as this is a "female-matter" only.

It will self-correct. Too many rabbits, not enough food. Not enough food, less rabbits. AI and the Silicone Valley Wizards will no change this fundamental constellation.

It does not take any Clairvoyancy to relise that "the west" is in a "peak" situation. Arriving at a historical Pivot Point. "The West" has done quite well over the centuries. Giving the rest of the world things like the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, scientific advancement, while the rest of the world was in hybernation for centuries. "The West" needs not to be ashamed of it. But now, the West is mentally exhausted. The social fabric dissolving. The rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer. Who will replace "the West" as a driving force into the worlds future? Most likely China, India S/E Asia. Certainly not Africa. - In so many post before, I have claimed that todays "pensionners", regardless if they live in their home country or Thailand, are the last ones that reap the benefits of "the Golden Generation", as there will be no financial resources left, to finance an other old age "golden generation". Let's be thankful. Those happy circumstances will not apply for the next generation.

I would like to refer to my opening post. Noticing, that most threads here are in connection with some sort of "payment problems". No more no less. The very fact that this seems to be the main subject here should be reason enough to be very careful when it comes to entrust money transfers to a "organisation" that has not been in business 3 months ago, but offering unrelistic low cost money transfers. That's all.

I refer to "financial companies" , not well established banks that have been in business for decades. It's the low cost operators, residing in exotic places like Eastern Timbuktu etc etc etc.............. An internet presence plus a PO Box number in Panama as the only link to their customers.

Unless something goes wrong and you have to call their "service hotline" (if available that is). - Likely one will be talking to a banking specialist who speaks "pidgin english", him/her letting you know that you just woke them up from their merlin sleep.

So glad to hear that the OP is doing better near the beach, with an ocean breeze blowing "inland". How is that away from the ocean breeze in Jomtien/Pattaya? Even as a smoker, I found the air pollution (car exhausts) in those places comparable to the "burning season" up north. Remedy: OP staying near the beach 24/7?

Most major banks have e-banking plus branches that you can show up in person. Would never deal with a financial institution where I can not show up in person. That seperates me from posters here, that are seeking advice, when their transaction has "dissappeared". I have nothing against folks that persue a frugal lifestyle in Thailand. But trying to save a little money by (mostly) important financial transfers, to me, it's saving at the wrong place. "Penny wise and Dollar foolish" comes to mind.

I diden't say that the US credit-rating will suffer in the short term. But investors will ask for higher yields as far as T-Bills/Bonds are concerned. Regardless what the FED will do. The Issue: American politics and the monetary "helmsmen" want the Dollar lower. Once international investors should suffer another 7% decline in the value of their US $ holdings against their home currency could initiate a new "Bretton Woods" agreement. The new currency consisting of a basket of Gold, the price of Wheat, the price of shell Eggs and the price of services of the prostitutes of Amsterdam. The new "world currency" = BUT STILL MEASURED IN US DOLLARS.😂 For better or for worse, the US dollar will remain the Sun of the monetary universe, other currencies (like planets) only orbiting around the sun. But then: Not long ago, the British Pound was the monetary "sun" of the world. The Swiss Franc the most stable currency for the last 180 years. But not enough in circulation to buy Greenland, not to speak of Canada.

It strikes me that most posts on this sub-forum are connected with some sort of "payment problems". But I am not surprised as long as everyone in the possession of a PC can implement a "international payment service". Operating from a boiler room. Receiving little or no support from the "Boiler Room" when something goes wrong. I recommend the old fashioned bank to bank transfers via your "home bank". If something goes wrong, you can show up in person, spewing fire and brimstone if necessary. It costs more than platform boiler room banks. But in the end: You get what you pay for. Once again.

As long as this tariff BS stays in place, future worldwide growth will be stifled. Resulting in a "lost decade", if not worse. Certainly a S&P P/E ratio of 26 will no more be sustainable. "Getting ugly in China"? Under these circumstances it won't be long before things get "ugly" in Europe and the US as well. Worldwide it will get "uglier". Warren Buffet wasn't a buyer recently, he was a seller. A "red flag" was just hoisted.

Ok, Donald get's part of future mining rights in the Ukraine. Lovely. Problem: It takes years of test drilling to find out where future mining will be commercially feasable. Next: According to "Glencore" it will easily take 10 years to start up a major mining operation and will cost so much, that even the biggest mining companies can not stem it alone. So, Donald will have to wait 15 years to reap the benefits of future Ukrainian exloitation. Just in time for his 93rd birthday. And this in a time, (after the power grid in the West has been successfully sabotaged), Putin can spend his future summer vacation in the south of France. Something that will not take 15 years, 2 months if he want's it, as currently we have no western armies left that could oppose such a plan.

I have a fundamental question concerning "caughing". As I understand it: By coughing, the lungs try to get rid of something that does not belong in the lungs. Right? But I know a zillion cigarette smokers that do not caugh. The lungs appearantly not seeing cigarette smoke as something that does not belong in a lung. This comment is in direct connection with the OP's problem, that even a slight increase in air pollution worsens his condition. While at the same time, plenty of cigarette smokers can stand the "burning season" up north without ill effets. AND: Why are the OP's lungs producing such excessive amounts of "mucus"? Why is just "regular coughing" not enough? Finally: Why the production of such incredible amounts of mucus? The "immune system" overreacting to something trivial?

Yes, these days it is. But not in 2011.

I too have consulted Dr. Google. I was amazed how many varieties of clubnails there were. (including pictures). As mentioned above, we all should patiently await "Sheryls" assessement. Otherwise we run the risk that contributors here will classify clubnails are harbingers of cancer, cholera and tropical yellow fever. I just hope that certain contributors here can await "Sheryls" assessement, avoiding endless and pointless speculations.

Zillions of "cabins" available in rural Thailand. For very little money. For internet access one may have to pay for. Internet is essential unless you want to die of boredom. Single Farangs are expected to marry a local beauty. If not, you remain a "foreighn object" renting a cheap "cabin". Personal experiance between 2011 to 2016 in rural Thailand. Think twice.

I am thrilled. Among all the "Gold Bugs", as a "Silver Bug" I felt so alone. So pleased that there is another "Silver Bug" in this forum. Silver is the metal on Steroyds. Crashing violently and soaring like an eagle. Resembling a ill temperet beautiful woman. Love it.

Of main importance according to Bessents "monetisation" of assets. - Quote: 3. Monetisation of U.S. government assets. Bessent recently said, in Trump's presence: "Within the next 12 months, we're going to monetize the asset side of the U.S. balance sheet." What are these assets? a) Gold reserves. It is believed that a revaluation of U.S. reserves, something that has been done four times in the past, will greatly increase gold bullion's retail price. Share prices of gold mining, royalty, and streaming companies could be leveraged four-fold. (Exploration companies are a risky bet that can pay off big, but rarely do so) b) Land, and the mineral and other resources it holds. The Federal government owns vast tracts of mineral-rich land, located mostly in the western parts of the country. What does that mean? = Selling the "family silver" or taking it to the Bank as collateral.