Is the Gold Standard Now Alive or Dead?
The current monetary system is unsustainable. The Bretton Woods gold standard system collapsed. Can another form of gold standard make a comeback? Continue Reading
Alexander Gloy is an independent investment professional with over 35 years of experience in financial markets. He worked in Equity Research and Sales, both in Investment and Private Banking for Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, Sal. Oppenheim and Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch. He focuses on macroeconomic research, analyzing the impact of global debt and derivatives on the stability of our monetary system. His interest in crypto-currencies from the perspective of monetary theory led him to become a member of the Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank. He has taught classes at colleges and universities.
The current monetary system is unsustainable. The Bretton Woods gold standard system collapsed. Can another form of gold standard make a comeback? Continue Reading
January 06, 2023To combat the persistent strength of its currency, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) expanded its balance sheet to more than $1.1 trillion (CHF 1.05 trillion; 1 US dollar = 0.94 CHF), earning the nickname “the world’s largest hedge fund.” Its attempt to influence exchange rates failed, and initial gains on its foreign investments have turned into massive losses, leaving the SNB’s credibility... Continue Reading
December 11, 2022