Frisby's Bulls And Bears

Dominic Frisby talks to market historian, geologist and newsletter writer Bob Hoye of Institutional Advisors. They discuss whether or not central banks can influence asset prices and talk about the possibility of an impending credit crunch. Central banks believe that they can depreciate a currency at will and elevate asset prices. But in Hoye’s view, asset price inflation needs some kind of speculative element. Therefore asset prices show huge swings compared to the growth curve of credit. Also Hoye states that inflation should not be confused with a rise in consumer prices. Hoye points out that the stock market is currently signalling that we are in the midst of a post bubble contraction. The various measures undertaken by central banks in order to ease monetary conditions have not had significant results on the market, and Hoye expects another credit crisis. As indicators for an impending event, he looks to the VIX – which tracks SP 500 volatility – and to the gold/silver ratio. This podcast can also be heard at Goldmoney - GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver. It was recorded on October 18th.

On his recent trip to London, trader Michael Hampton discusses some of the issues raised in Dominic Frisby's book. They discuss the importance of sound money, the shrinking of the middle class and currency competition. Dominic Frisby states that the extraordinarily uneven distribution of wealth in country’s like Britain and America is a consequence of our system of money. Those who receive the newly created money first benefit over those who don’t – a process which compounds over time and leads to an ever greater concentration of wealth among the top 1%. They also point out that government redistribution of wealth – whether via inflation or through welfare payments – is placing incredible pressure on the middle classes, who are finding themselves squeezed like never before. Please pre-order the book here. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Website. GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

The cynic is back. Dominic Frisby talks to veteran private investor, Dr John Wolstencroft. The good doctor is in great form as he outlines some other ways to think about gold that have nothing to do with debt, money printing and QE. It's all about asset allocation, see, and cost of production ... This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby talks to Athens resident, former bond trader and business man, Stratos Manolas. Greece faces a dire social situation with an unemployment rate of 25%, a rise in poverty, illegal immigration and capital flight. In the years leading up to the debt crisis, Greek politicians gladly took EU subsidies without assuring the productive use of those funds, which lead to an increase in debt and corruption. At the same time the regulatory setup in Greece has hindered the entrepreneurial spirit of the country. While the latest reforms were necessary and had good elements, Manolas criticises the implementation of reforms, and how the IMF forced them upon the people. The majority of Greeks still favour staying in the euro. Manolas states that a move to the drachma and the subsequent power to manage their own currency could lead to the postponement of necessary structural adjustments. They agree that the eurozone will continue to “muddle through”. Amid the gloom though, Manolas sees some positive signals for investing in Greece. This podcast was recorded on 14 October 2012. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

On his recent trip to London, trader Michael Hampton discusses gold, the stock market and the financial outlook. Good news ... though he sees a correction in the short term, Mike is bullish about gold and gold stocks. Here's a link to his charts. Hampton believes that the upcoming presidential election in the United States is going to an big impact on both gold and the stock market. The seasonal cycle calls for a correction in the gold market in October that could result in a significant low as early as this week. Once that's out of the way Hampton expects a pretty decent upside move in the gold price. The four-year cycle in gold indicates that the year after the US elections on average sees a doubling of the gold price. His outlook for the stock market is not as bullish , as the liquidity injections of central banks seem to have a diminishing impact after each additional round. Therefore owning call options on gold or gold shares versus puts on stock indices could be an interesting trade. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby talks to author, Theodore Dalyrimple. Theodore's work frequently appears in The City Journal, The British Medical Journal, The Times, The Observer, The Daily Telegraph,The Spectator, The Salisbury Review, and Axess magasin. He is the author of a number of books, including Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass, Our Culture, What's Left of It, and Spoilt Rotten: The Toxic Cult of Sentimentality. In his writing, Dalyrimple frequently argues that the liberal and progressive views prevalent within Western intellectual circles minimise the responsibility of individuals for their own actions and undermine traditional mores, contributing to the formation within rich countries of an underclass afflicted by endemic violence, criminality, sexually transmitted diseases, welfare dependency, and drug abuse. Much of Dalrymple's writing is based on his experience of working with criminals and the mentally ill. Please click here to find out more about the book or pre-order it. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

Here is an extract from the audio version of my book, Life After The State. Please click here to find out more about the book or pre-order it. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

Dominic Frisby talks to Dave Skarica of Addictedtoprofits.net. Europe, commodities, and gold are some of the topics of discussion. For more information about my book , please click here. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

Dominic Frisby goes to Portcullis House to interview to Conservative MP, author and blogger, Douglas Carswell. Douglas Carswell is co-author of best selling book, The Plan; 12-months to renew Britain and Douglas is an advocate of political reform. Douglas co-wrote "Direct Democracy; an agenda for a new model party", which the Spectator magazine described as "One of the founding texts for the new, revitalised Toryism... written by some of the brightest young Conservative thinkers".In 2009, The Daily Telegraph nominated him a Briton of the Year, and Spectator readers voted him Parliamentarian of the Year. Before politic Doug had proper jobs, working in commercial television and then fund management. He first stood for Parliament against Tony Blair, as the Conservative candidate for Sedgefield in 2001. He was first elected to Parliament in 2005. He was returned as MP for Clacton in 2010 with a 12,000 majority. He blogs each day at www.TalkCarswell.com and has written for the Financial Times,Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday, News of the World, Telegraph and Spectator, as well as appearing on the Politics Show, Newsnight, Sky and Radio 4's Week in Westminster and Westminster Hour. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver. FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER

Dominic Frisby talks Colombian gold mining with Paul Harris, author of the Colombia Gold Report and the Colombia Gold Letter. Paul Harris is a mining journalist who moved out to Colombia in 2008, having been in Chile for five years. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby talks to investor Simon Caufield about his bearish outlook for US equities. Simon Caufield is a mathematician. After 10 years as an engineer, he took an MBA and then became a consultant to the financial industry. In 2001 he started his own software company which he sold in 2007. He then 'sacked' his fund managers and took control of his own investing using a value approach. After a great deal of success between 2008 and 2010,  he began writing the True Value newsletter for Moneyweek Magazine. Find out more about Simon and his newsletter here. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby meets Detlev Schlichter and discusses some of the issues from his book, Paper Money Collapse. Detlev is an author and Austrian School Economist. Read his blog. Buy Paper Money Collapse from Amazon. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby talks to market historian Bob Hoye of Institutional Advisors. Bob is bullish on gold stocks ... This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

The cynic is back. Dominic Frisby talks to veteran private investor, Dr John Wolstencroft. The good doctor is in a positive frame of mind as he presents 18 thoughts on the seniors - and declares this is a once in a generation opportunity. View or download the presentation. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.

Dominic Frisby talks to Michael Green and Matthew Bishop, authors of a new book about the future of money - In Gold We Trust? The Future Of Money In An Age Of Uncertainty. Buy this book on Amazon. Matthew Bishop is the US Business Editor and New York Bureau Chief of The Economist. Mr. Bishop was previously the magazine's London-based Business Editor. Michael Green is an independent economist and writer, who previously co-authored Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save The World with Matthew Bishop. He is currently working on a report for the US Committee of Concerned Journalists on how the media needs to change in response to the financial crisis. Previously he was a senior official at the Department for International Development, and taught economics at Warsaw University in Poland. This podcast can also be heard at the Goldmoney Foundation, an independent organisation established by GoldMoney - the best way to buy gold and silver.