Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news‚ market trends‚ stocks‚ investing opportunities‚ and the precious metals markets. In this column‚ JWR also covers hedges‚ derivatives‚ and various obscura. This column emphasizes JWRs tangibles heavy investing strategy and contrarian perspective. Today‚ another look at the effects of inflation. (See the Inflation/Deflation Watch section.) Precious Metals: The precious metals rally is continuing. As of Thursday‚ April 4th‚ 2024: Gold: $2‚312.60‚ up $3.80 for the day. Silver: $27.45‚ up $0.28 for the day. Published on Wednesday: Gold Prices Have Surged 23.3% in the Last Six Months. o o The post Economics &;amp; Investing For Preppers appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.